Science Seminars 14 to 20 May 2001



	14 to 20 MAY 2001 MONDAY, 14 MAY "Polymer Gelation: A Phase Transition in Connectivity," Ralph Colby, Penn State, 12:00 noon, 339 Davey Laboratory, Department of Physics (863-0007). "Modeling and Field Constraints on Glacial Erosion and Alpine Landscape Evolution," Kelly MacGregor (faculty candidate), University of California, 4:00 p.m., 301 Steidle Building, Department of Geosciences (865-6393). TUESDAY, 15 MAY "Strategies for Environmental Research in the 21st Century," Susan Brantley (candidate for Director of Environmental Consortium), Penn State, 10:00 a.m., 108 Wartik Laboratory, host: Eva Pell, Office of the Vice President for Research and Environmental Resources Research Institute (863-9580). "Tame Topology and o-Minimality: Part I," Stephen Simpson, Penn State, 11:15 a.m., 113 McAllister Building, Department of Mathematics (865-7527). "Numerical Modeling of Glacial Valley Evolution," Kelly MacGregor (faculty candidate), University of California, 12:00 noon, 244 Deike Building, Department of Geosciences (865-6393). WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY "Molecular Genetics of Bone Development in Homeostasis," Bjorn Olsen, Harvard University, 4:00 p.m., 108 Wartik Laboratory (video conferenced from the College of Medicine), host: Harry Donahue, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation / Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program / Life Sciences Consortium (717-531-1045). THURSDAY, 17 MAY "Tame Topology and o-Minimality: Part II," Stephen Simpson, Penn State, 11:15 a.m., 113 McAllister Building, Department of Mathematics (865-7527). "Strategies for Environmental Research in the 21st Century," James Kehrer (candidate for Director of Environmental Consortium), University of Texas, 3:30 p.m., 108 Wartik Laboratory, host: Eva Pell, Office of the Vice President for Research and Environmental Resources Research Institute (863-9580). FRIDAY, 18 MAY to SUNDAY 20 MAY (none) ******** Additions or cancellations will be noted on weekly Science Seminar listings on the Web. ****** 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 and Laura Sproat] [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: Nancy Clark 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] [intercollege graduate program in genetics: Paula Farwell] [life sciences consortium: Janice Kennedy] [mathematics: Suzanne Kutz and Richard Mansfield] [intercollege graduate program in nutrition: Judy Jones] [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] [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 01-134 This issue of SCIENCE SEMINARS** was produced by Barbara Kennedy and Steve Sampsell.
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