Tuesday, 25 Mar 2025
Seminar: How to make a blood vessel insight from the zebrafish
Join this Genetics, Development and Cell Biology seminar to hear Dr. Saulius Sumanas, professor in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the University of South Florida, discuss research using zebrafish as a model system to study molecular mechanisms involved in vascular development and promote the development of strategies aimed at vascular regeneration.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Astrology/Zodiac Week
Find pottery representing your astrological sign using either Western or Chinese zodiacs, or choose a piece featuring the sun, moon or stars.
Hearing the Will of the People in the Vote: The Mathematics of Quantifying Gerrymandering
The U.S. political system requires redrawing districts every 10 years based on the census, often manipulated for partisan gain through gerrymandering. Identifying and understanding gerrymandering involves questions of fairness, proportional representation, and geopolitical influences. Jonathan Mattingly, a professor at Duke University, focuses his research on gerrymandering's implications on fairness and representation. Mattingly has...
Sustainability in Ames and the Climate Action Plan
Over the last several years the City of Ames has been responding to the climate emergency by setting a target for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and rethinking how we support community and energy needs responsibly. Hear from Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Ames Nolan Sagan as he shares information about the plan, sustainability efforts in Ames, and resources for citizens and businesses about reducing GHG's and/or...
Performing Arts Series: Shamrock Tenors
Shamrock Tenors features performers from Belfast, Ireland, vocalists from London's West End, the countries' best multi-instrumentalists, and a champion Irish dancer. The show takes you on a journey through Ireland's most beloved classic songs, in beautiful five part harmony, whilst sharing their love for home and how far it has come in recent years.