Science Seminars 11 to 17 December 2000



	11 to 17 DECEMBER 2000 MONDAY, 11 DECEMBER "Molecular Characterization of Iron-Deficiency Responses in Arabidopsia," Elizabeth Rogers (faculty candidate), Dartmouth College, 11:00 a.m., 101 Althouse Laboratory, host: Daniel Cosgrove, Department of Biology (865-4562). "What Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Can (and Will) Tell Us About Phenomena in Restricted Geometries," Karl Mueller, Penn State, 12:00 p.m., 339 Davey Laboratory, Department of Physics (863-0117). TUESDAY, 12 DECEMBER "The Phase Kinetics of Macromolecules, and a Plumber's Nightmare," Adam Finnefrock (faculty candidate), Cornell University, 12:15 p.m., S-5 Osmond Laboratory, host: Phil Bevilaqua, Department of Chemistry (863-3812). (Title to be announced), Michael Frohlich, University of Michigan, 4:00 p.m. (refreshments at 3:45 p.m.), 101 Althouse Laboratory, host: Claude dePamphilis (863-0278). WEDNESDAY, 13 DECEMBER "Glucose Transport in the Brain: Lessons from the Periphery," Ian Simpson, Penn State, 4:00 p.m., 108 Wartik Laboratory (videoconferenced from the College of Medicine), host: Robert Milner, Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program / Life Sciences Consortium (717-531-1045). THURSDAY, 14 DECEMBER "A Catalyst in Action: Structure and Bonding of Site-Isolated Tetrairidum Clusters on Oxide Surfaces During Propene Hydrogenation," Bruce Gates, University of California, 12:15 p.m., S-5 Osmond Laboratory, host: Karin Zemski, Department of Chemistry (863-3583). "Spatial Momentum as a Factor in Population Growth," Robert Schoen, Penn State, 4:00 p.m., 201 Thomas Building, Department of Statistics (865-1348). FRIDAY, 15 DECEMBER to SUNDAY, 17 DECEMBER (none) ******** Cancellations will be noted on weekly Science Seminar listings on the Web at http://www.science.psu.edu/scisem/scisem.htm. ****** Click here for additional information about Science Seminars, or for instruction on how to SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE. Reporters for Science Seminars and the areas they cover are as follows: [agriculture: Kay Moore] [agronomy: Madeline Laubach and Charles Mancino] [anthropology: Alan Walker] [astrobiology: Linda Decker] [astronomy and astrophysics: Jennifer Miele] [biochemistry and molecular biology: Tamara Housel] [biology: Paula Farwell] [center for gravitational physics and geometry: Karen Brewster] [center for materials physics: Barbara Itinger] [ceramic science and engineering: April Benson] [chemical engineering: Ruth Smith] [chemistry: Tanna Lord] [computer science and engineering: Sara Barrier and Karen Alise Corl] [earth and mineral sciences: Linda Spangler] [intercollege graduate program in ecology: Debra Putt] [education: Tom Dana] [energy institute: Kelly Jo Rhoades] [entomology: Thelma Brodzina] [liberal arts science studies project: Charles Yood and Londa Schiebinger] [life sciences consortium: Janice Kennedy] [mathematics: Suzanne Kutz and Richard Mansfield] [intercollege graduate program in nutrition: Susie Mostoller] [physics: Jennifer Wandler] [intercollege graduate program in physiology: LuAnn Weatherholtz] [intercollege graduate program in plant physiology: Janice Kennedy] [poultry science: Ruth Nyman] [science, technology, and society program: Karen Snare] [sigma xi: Pat Gong] [statistics: Bonnie Cain] [veterinary science: Loretta Muchinsky]. NOTICE: PRESS RELEASES AVAILABLE Press releases occasionally are written for some of the lectures sponsored by the Eberly College of Science. If you would like to receive copies of these press releases in the future, send a note to Barbara K. Kennedy at SCIENCE@PSU.EDU. Your e-mail address will be added to a distribution list. This publication is available in alternative media on request. Penn State is an affirmative action, equal opportunity university. Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the office in charge of the seminar in advance of your attendance. U.Ed. SCI 01-61 This issue of SCIENCE SEMINARS** was produced by Barbara Kennedy and Steve Sampsell.
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