Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010
Exploring Space through Innovation and Technology
"Investments in Our Future: Exploring Space through Innovation and Technology," NASA chief technologist Robert Braun. He will speak about NASA's efforts to open up the solar system for robotic and human exploration and the impact space research and technology may have on broader societal challenges in energy, environment and national security. The T. A. Wilson Lecture in Aerospace Engineering.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Charting Your Course: A Financial Guide for Women." Each phase of a woman's life brings unique financial challenges. With smart planning, you can make the most of your money, whether you're just starting out, single, married with a family, starting over, or in your golden years. Please preregister, space limited.
Who's Afraid of International Trade?
"Who's Afraid of International Trade?" Pietra Rivoli is the author of The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy, which takes readers from cotton farms in Texas to factories in China to labor unions in the American South to used-clothing vendors in Tanzania. Part of the Technology, Globalization and Culture Series.
Film and panel discussion: Crossing Arizona
Crossing Arizona is an in-depth look at the divisiveness that occurs when immigration and border policy fails everyone. A discussion led by Iowa State faculty and graduate students will follow the 75-minute film.