Thursday, 02 Apr 2009
Emerging Technologies Conference
Keynote speaker Gregory D. Abowd, Georgia Institute of Technology, registration required, through 5 p.m.
Friday, 03 Apr 2009
Emerging Technologies Conference
Keynote speaker Gregory D. Abowd, Georgia Institute of Technology, registration required.
Conference: Rural aging
"Rural Aging Conference: Living and Aging Well." This day-long conference will cover specific topics related to aging, such as nutrition and wellness; physical activity and health; psychosocial aspects of aging well; living alone versus living lonely; and health benefits of journaling. Social and behavioral health expert Marcia Ory will serve as the keynote speaker.
Saturday, 04 Apr 2009
Leadership in Engineering Networking Symposium
LENS is an opportunity for students to learn and practice leadership skills. It includes workshops by professionals in targeted areas of expertise, roundtable discussions, and an opportunity for groups to showcase their current work to other students. A free lunch will be served. Register online.
Tuesday, 21 Apr 2009
Symposium: BIGMAP
"Food and Fuel Crops: Issues, Policies and Regulation," is the focus of the 6th annual symposium of ISU's Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products. Prabhu Pingali, deputy director of ag development for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will give the April 22 lunch address.
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2009
Symposium: BIGMAP
"Food and Fuel Crops: Issues, Policies and Regulation," is the focus of the 6th annual symposium of ISU's Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products. Prabhu Pingali, deputy director of ag development for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will give the April 22 lunch address.
Wednesday, 29 Apr 2009
GPSA Symposium: Sustainability
Fifth annual Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture research symposium. Keynote lecture, "Sustainability in the 21st Century: From Greening to Resilience," Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. A Q&A session and poster presentation will follow. Free and open to the public.