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30 OCTOBER to 5 NOVEMBER 2000
MONDAY, 30 OCTOBER "Recent Developments for the Preparation of Hyperbranched Polymers," Bin Gu, Penn State, 11:15 a.m., S-5 Osmond Laboratory, Department of Chemistry (863-7058). "Phase Transitions in Polymer Films," Ron Jones, Penn State, and "Industrial Outreach," Don Genson, Penn State, 12:00 p.m., 339 Davey Laboratory, Department of Physics (863-0117). "Synthetic Studies on Hetercyclic Natural Products," Marco Ciufolini, University of Lyon (France), 1:15 p.m., S-5 Osmond Laboratory, host: Steve Weinreb, Department of Chemistry (863-0189). "Topologies on Complexes of Forms," Jacek Brodzki, University of Exeter (England), 3:35 p.m., 120 Thomas Building, Department of Mathematics (865-7527). "Regulation of the Microtubule Cytoskeleton," Yixian Zheng, Carnegie Institution of Washington and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 4:00 p.m., 101 Althouse Laboratory, host: Davis Ng, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (865-3072).
TUESDAY, 31 OCTOBER "Formation of Glasses from Liquids and Biopolymers: From Tectites to Proteins," Austen Angell, Arizona State University, 10:00 a.m., 140 Fenske Laboratory, host: Janna Maranas, Department of Chemical Engineering (865-2574). "Mechanism of the Stille C-C Cross Coupling Catalysis: News and Views,"
Pablo Espinet, University of Vallodolid (Spain), 1:15 p.m., S-5 Osmond
Laboratory, host: Ayusman Sen, Department of Chemistry "Why Do We Re-Prove Theorems?" John Dawson, Penn State, 2:30 p.m., 307 Boucke Building, Department of Mathematics (865-7527). "Melting and Freezing of Argon in Pores," Klaus Knorr, Penn State, 3:30 p.m., 339 Davey Laboratory, host: Moses Chan, Department of Physics (863-2622). "Effects of Dietary Change on Cardiovascular Responses to Psychological Stress," Sheila West, Penn State, 4:00 p.m., S-209 Henderson Building, Intercollege Graduate Program in Nutrition (865-3448). "Gene Transfer from Organelles to the Nucleus: How Much, What Happens,
and Why," William Martin, University of Duesseldorf (Germany), 4:00 p.m.,
101 Althouse Laboratory, host: Masatoshi Nei, "Mechanistic Analysis of Several Enzyme and RNA Drug Targets of Infectious Diseases," Thomas Meek, SmithKline Beecham, 4:00 p.m., S-5 Osmond Laboratory, host: Stephen Benkovic, Department of Chemistry (865-2882).
WEDNESDAY, 1 NOVEMBER "The Expanding Role of Mass Spectrometry in Biotechnology," Gary Siuzdak, Scripps Research Institute, 11:15 a.m., S-5 Osmond Laboratory, host: Nicholas Winograd, Department of Chemistry (863-0001). "Evolutionary Analysis of Plastid Genomes," William Martin, University of Duesseldorf (Germany), 12:10 p.m., 317 Mueller Laboratory, host: Masatoshi Nei, Institute of Molecular Evolutionary Genetics (863-7334). "Nucleotide Flipping and Base Excision," Linda Bloom, University of Florida, 4:00 p.m., 108 Wartik Laboratory (videoconferenced from College of Medicine), host: Kristin Eckert, College of Medicine / Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology / Jake Gittlen Cancer Research Institute (717-531-1045). "Journey of the Hot Universe" (Marker Lecture #1 of 3), Guenther Hasinger, Postdam Astronomical Institute (Germany), 8:00 p.m., S-209 Henderson Building, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (865-0418).
THURSDAY, 2 NOVEMBER "Structure and Function of the Rubredoxin from the Cyanobacterium Synechococcus sp. strain PCC 7002," Rachelle Wood, Penn State, 11:15 a.m., 101 Althouse Laboratory, hosts: Donald Bryant and John Golbeck, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (865-3072). "From Lattice Dynamics to Microelectronics: The Materials Physics of Oxide Thin Films," Xiaoxing Xi, Penn State, 4:00 p.m., 117 Osmond Laboratory (refreshments at 3:30 p.m. in the Davey/Osmond Overpass), host: Jayanth Banavar, Department of Physics (863-0117 or 865-1217). "Resolving the X-ray Background" (Marker Lecture #2 of 3), Guenther Hasinger,
Postdam Astronomical Institute (Germany), 4:00 p.m., S-5 Osmond Laboratory,
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics "What is the Role of HIV-1 Nef in the Pathogenesis of AIDS?" Polung Yang, Penn State, 4:00 p.m., 16 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building, host: Pam Correll, Department of Veterinary Science (863-0128).
FRIDAY, 3 NOVEMBER "Dissecting Hematopoietic Development and Disease Using the Zebrafish" (Bortree Lecture), Leonard Zon, Children's Hostpital of Boston, 9:30 a.m., 101 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building, host: Avery August, Department of Veterinary Science (863-3539). "Large X-ray Telescopes of the Future" (Marker Lecture #3 of 3), Guenther
Hasinger, Postdam Astronomical Institute (Germany), 10:00 a.m., 541 Davey
Laboratory, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics "Oriental Fruit Moth: The Redeveloping Challenge for the Fruit Industry,"
Greg Krawcyk, Penn State, 11:15 a.m., 118 Agricultural Sciences and Industries
Building, host: Larry Hull, Department of Entomology "Saline Soil in Pennsylvania? Restoration of Soil at a Superfund Site," Richard Stehouwer, Penn State, 3:35 p.m., 101 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building (863-1601). "Topologies on Complexes of Forms (Conclusion)," Jacek Brodzki, University of Exeter (England), 3:35 p.m., 120 Thomas Building, Department of Mathematics (865-7527).
SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER and SUNDAY, 5 NOVEMBER (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] [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: Tana Lord] [college of liberal arts science studies project: Charles Yood and Londa Schiebinger] [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] [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 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 01-45 This issue of SCIENCE SEMINARS was produced by Barbara Kennedy and Steve Sampsell.
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