Monday, 04 Nov 2013
Statistics Seminar
"Genetic Studies of Comorbidity," Heping Zhang, Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS), Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
Tuesday, 05 Nov 2013
Seminar: "One Healthy Word" series
"Dissecting complex phenotypes in dogs as a model for human disease," Dr. Elinor Karlsson, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, Mass.
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"Provenance response to flat-slab subduction: Cenozoic forearc basins, Southern Alaska" by Emily Finzel, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Wednesday, 06 Nov 2013
Fulbright Lunch & Learn Seminar Series
"Journalism, social media, and the flowering of democracy in Burma/Myanmar," Steve Coon, Journalism, Myanmar (Burma), 2013 Bring your lunch and learn from Fulbright alumni and current Fulbright-sponsored grantees about a variety of Fulbright Programs. All seminars will start at 12:10 pm and last 20-30 minutes, thus allowing ample time for discussion and socializing.
Cartoonish Architecture: Jimenez Lai
Jimenez Lai is an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago and founder of Bureau Spectacular, which engages the design of architecture through storytelling, cartoon narratives, installations, models and small buildings. Part of the 2013-14 Architecture Advisory Council Lecture Series.
Is the War on Drugs Helping or Harming?
Brian Leininger is a criminal defense lawyer and member of the Legal Committee of NORML, a national organization working to legalize the responsible use of marijuana. He speaks on behalf of LEAP, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition.
Friday, 08 Nov 2013
Writing and Illustrating Children's Books: Derek Anderson
Iowa State alumnus Derek Anderson, award-winning illustrator of 21 children's books (five of which he also wrote), will share his work and talk about the process of writing and illustrating books.
Statistics Seminar
"Genetic Studies of Comorbidity," Jun Zhu, Department of Statistics and Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Planetarium Shows
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium to learn more. The first show, starting at 6:30 pm will be 20 minutes and for kids. Shows at 7 pm and 7:30 pm and are suitable for all ages. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:15 pm. Seating is limited.