Science Seminars is a weekly list of science-related seminars sponsored by colleges, research institutes, and other organizations throughout Penn State. Science Seminars is published by the Penn State Eberly College of Science as a service to Penn State and its surrounding communities

Science Seminars

22 to 28 November 2004

MONDAY, 22 NOVEMBER

"Hybrid Devices of Inorganic Nanoparticles and Biomolecules: Their Assembly and Applications," Shakuntala Sundararajan, Penn State, 2:00 p.m., 102 Chemistry Building, host: Ayusman Sen, Department of Chemistry (863-2460).

"The Application of the Science of Plant Pathology and Other Agricultural Disciplines to the Return of Profitability in the Pennsylvania-Tree-Fruit Industry," James Travis, Penn State, 3:30 p.m., 112 Buckhout Laboratory, Department of Plant Pathology (865-3761).

"The Influence of Medium Type and Depth on Green-Roof Plant Performance in Different Drought Conditions," Christine Thuring, Penn State, 3:50 p.m., 111 Tyson Building, Department of Horticulture (865-2571).

"The Biosynthesis of the Lipoyl Cofactor: 'C'-ing our Way Out of an 'A' and 'B' Conversation," Squire Booker, Penn State, 4:00 p.m., 101 Althouse Laboratory, host: Robert Schlegel, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (865-3072).

TUESDAY, 23 NOVEMBER

LOCATION ADDED AFTER EMAIL DISTRIBUTION:
"Mapping the Antigenic and Genetic Evolution of Influenza," Derek J. Smith, University of Cambridge (United Kingdom), 4:15 p.m. (refreshments at 4:00 p.m.), 101 Althouse Laboratory, host: Bryan Grenfell, Department of Biology (865-6080).

"Infrared Spectrum of Molecular Hydrogen (H2) in C60 Lattices," Roger Herman, Penn State, 3:30 p.m., 339 Davey Laboratory, Department of Physics (865-7534).

WEDNESDAY, 24 NOVEMBER through SUNDAY, 21 NOVEMBER

(none — Thanksgiving holiday)

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Additions or cancellations will be noted on weekly Science Seminar listings on the Web.

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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: Sue Tighe 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: Teresa Beck] [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: Flossie Dunlop] [intercollege graduate program in nutrition: Judy Jones] [physics: Amy Long] [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].

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This issue of SCIENCE SEMINARS was produced by Barbara K. Kennedy and Kristen Devlin.