Science Seminars (Fall 2009-Spring 2010)
The Natural and Behavioral Sciences (NBS) seminar series brings scientists to campus to present their original research. The goal is not only to expose our students to a broad range of cutting-edge scientific work and technology but also to connect them with scientists from academic, goverment and industrial sectors. The NBS Division is made up of many departments including Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics and Enginnering, and Psychology, and speakers are encouraged to make their presentations accessible to a broad scientific audience. The public is also welcome.
The Pascal Society hosts interdisciplinary speakers who present on issues of science and faith. Seminars it sponsors are included in the schedule below.
*Seminars are scheduled for Fridays at 3:30 pm, in Porter Hall, Room 4 unless otherwise noted*
Fall Semester:
Sept 18
Sept 25 - Don Menick - "From Molecular Biology to Fixing a Broken Heart"
Biology
Oct. 16 - Chemistry
Oct. 23
Oct. 30 - Paul Ashby - "Atomic Force Microscopy: freshman physics leading to great discoveries."
Chemistry
Nov. 6 - James Ha - "The Social Behavior of Highly Cognative Animals: Examples from Crows, Monkeys and Orca Whales"
Biology
Nov. 20
Dec. 4
Spring Semester:
Jan. 22 - Dr. Cade McCall (UCSB) - "Virtual Bodies and Social Minds"
Psychology
Feb. 5 - Mathematics
Feb. 26 - Heidi Kane (UCLA)
Psychology
Mar. 5 - Erica Sommermann (Ph.D. candidate, UCSB) - "Making Worm Guts: Intestine Development in the nematode C. elegans"
Biology
April 9
April 16 - Reserved for Special NBS faculty workshop. Details to be posted shortly.