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29 JANUARY to 4 FEBRUARY 2001
MONDAY, 29 JANUARY "Pathogen, Pine-Bark-Beetle Interactions," Enrico Bonello, Ohio State University, 3:30 p.m., 112 Buckhout Laboratory, Department of Plant Pathology (865-3761). "Two-Dimensional Minimal Fillings," Sergei Ivanov, Steklov Mathematical
Institute (Russia), 3:30 p.m., "The Higher Index Theorem and the Novikov Conjecture," John Roe, Penn State, 3:35 p.m., 103 Osmond Laboratory, Department of Mathematics (865-7527). "The Dynamics of Transcription-Complex Assembly in Vivo," Gene Bryant (faculty candidate), Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 4:00 p.m., 101 Althouse Laboratory, host: Ross Hardison, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (865-3072). "Hilbert's Eleventh Problem" (Marker Lecture #1 of 4), Peter Sarnak,
Princeton University, 8:00 p.m.,
TUESDAY, 30 JANUARY "Colloidal Engineering: Functional Materials and Devices via Templated Assembly," Orlin Velev, University of Delaware, 10:00 a.m., 140 Fenske Laboratory, host: Kristen Fichthorn, Department of Chemical Engineering (863-4807). "Extracellular Matrix (ECM) as a Scaffold for Tissue Engineering," Stephen Badylak, Purdue University, 11:00 a.m., 324 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building, host: Dan Hagen, Department of Dairy and Animal Science (863-0723). "Scientific Careers in the Biopharmaceutical Industry," Aprile Pilon, Claragen, Inc., 11:15 a.m., 101 Althouse Laboratory, hosts: David Gohara and Margaret Rohrbaugh, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (865-3072). "Paths Through Recursive Trees," Stephen Binns, Penn State, 2:30 p.m., 316 Willard Building, Department of Mathematics (865-7527). "Sniffing Molecules With a Carbon Nanonose," Peter Eklund, Penn State, 3:30 p.m., 339 Davey Laboratory, host: Ari Mizel, Department of Physics (863-3342). (Title to be announced), Ralph Engle, University of Delaware, 3:30 p.m., 318 Osmond Laboratory, Department of Physics (863-0117). "Vitamin A Status: Dietary and Metabolic Determinants," A. Catherine Ross, Penn State, 4:00 p.m., S-209 Henderson Building, Intercollege Graduate Program in Nutrition (865-3448). "L^p Norms of Eigenfunctions" (Marker Lecture #2 of 4), Peter Sarnak,
Princeton University, 4:30 p.m.,
WEDNESDAY, 31 JANUARY "Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms," Julie Kowalski, Penn
State, and "Using Beat Injection Spectroscopy to Measure Receptor Kinetics
of Living Cells," Molly Gluth, Penn State, 11:15 a.m., "Comparative Analysis of the Mechanisms of Fungal Pathogenesis Using Arabidopsis as a Host," Seogchan Kang, Penn State, 12:20 p.m., 105 Wartik Laboratory, Intercollege Graduate Program in Plant Physiology (863-3892). "Organogenesis in Vitro: Lessons From the Liver and Pancreas," Kenneth Zaret, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 4:00 p.m., 108 Wartic Laboratory (videoconferenced from the College of Medicine), host: Harriet Isom, Department of Microbiology and Immunology / Life Sciences Consortium (717-531-1045). "Quantum Unique Ergodicity" (Marker Lecture #3 of 4), Peter Sarnak, Princeton
University, 4:30 p.m.,
THURSDAY, 1 FEBRUARY "Quinone Substitution in Photosystem I: The Interplay Between Electron Transfer Rate and Gibbs Free Energy in Tightly Coupled Biological Systems," John Golbeck, Penn State, 12:15 p.m., S-5 Osmond Laboratory, Department of Chemistry (865-6553). "The World in Eleven Dimensions," Michael Duff, University of Michigan, 4:00 p.m., 117 Osmond Laboratory (refreshments at 3:30 p.m. in the Davey/Osmond Overpass), host: Murat Gunaydin, Department of Physics (863-0144). "Families of L-Functions and Symmetry" (Marker Lecture #4 of 4), Peter
Sarnak, Princeton University,
FRIDAY, 2 FEBRUARY "West Nile Virus: Past, Present, and ?" Win Hock, Penn State, 11:15 a.m., 101 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building, host: Glenn Holbrook, Department of Entomology (865-1895). "Complexity and Community as Strategic Features of Watershed Quality
Programs," Les Lanyon, Penn State, 3:35 p.m.,
SATURDAY, 3 FEBRUARY "Genetic Testing: Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Surrounding Its Introduction Into Mainstream Medicine" (Frontiers Lecture #4 of 6), Maria Mascari, Penn State, 11:00 a.m., 100 Thomas Building, Eberly College of Science (863-8453 or http://www.science.psu.edu/alert/frontiers/FrontiersIndex.html).
SUNDAY, 4 FEBRUARY (none)
********** Cancellations will be noted on weekly Science Seminar listings
on the Web at ********** 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] [liberal arts science studies project: 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] [statistics: Bonnie Cain] [veterinary science: Loretta Muchinsky]. NOTICE: PRESS RELEASES AVAILABLE 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 01-95 This issue of SCIENCE SEMINARS was produced by Barbara Kennedy and Steve Sampsell.
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