Division of Natural Sciences

Colloquium Series

The 2011-12 Natural Sciences Colloquium Series will offer students of all majors and interests many opportunities to learn and develop in the natural sciences. Colloquium speakers range from Carthage professors and students to invited guests from institutions around the world.

This year’s series includes broad, interdisciplinary seminars; discipline-specific research presentations; student research presentations; and student development sessions. Events will be held almost weekly. See the schedule below.

September


Thursday, Sept. 8 — SEMINAR: Viruses and NanoMachines
Dr. John (Jack) Johnson. Read more.
11:30 a.m., Niemann Media Theatre

Tuesday, Sept. 20 — Discipline-specific Research
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

Tuesday, Sept. 27 — Student Research Presentation
11:30 a.m. , Straz B4

October


Monday, Oct. 3 — SEMINAR: Space Science
Prof. Kevin Crosby, Physics
4 p.m., Niemann Media Theatre

Tuesday, Oct. 11 — Discipline-specific Research
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

Tuesday, Oct. 18 — Student Research Presentation
11:30 a.m. , Straz B4

Tuesday, Oct. 25 — Student Development Session
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

November


Monday, Nov. 7 — SEMINAR: Information Systems
John Anderson, Kenosha Water Utility
4 p.m., Niemann Media Theatre

Monday, Nov. 14 — SEMINAR: Chinese Tea Cultivation and Culture
Dan Robertson, The Tea House & World Tea Tours
4 p.m., Niemann Media Theatre

Tuesday, Nov. 15— Discipline-specific Research
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

Thursday, Nov. 17 — PANEL DISCUSSION: The Future of Healthcare
4 p.m., Niemann Media Theatre
Read more.

Tuesday, Nov. 29 — Student Development Session
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

December


Tuesday, Dec. 6 — Student Research Presentation
11:30 a.m. , Straz B4

February


Monday, Feb. 6 — SEMINAR: Evolution in Schools
Prof. Karin Sconzert, Education; Prof. Deborah Tobiason, Biology
4 p.m., Niemann Media Theatre

Tuesday, Feb. 14 — Discipline-specific Research
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

Tuesday, Feb. 21 — Student Research Presentation
11:30 a.m. , Straz B4

Tuesday, Feb. 28 — Student Development Session
11:30 a.m, Straz B4

March


Monday, March 5 — SEMINAR: Climate Change
Prof. Dana Garrigan, Biology
4 p.m., Niemann Media Theatre

Tuesday, March 13 — Discipline-specific Research
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

Tuesday, March 27 — Student Development Session
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

April


Monday, April 2 — SEMINAR: Science Education
Dan Lyons and Susan Fischer, DePaul University
4 p.m., Niemann Media Theatre

Tuesday, April 10 — Discipline-specific Research
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

Tuesday, April 17 — Student Research Presentation
11:30 a.m. , Straz B4

Tuesday, April 24 — Student Development Session
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

May


Tuesday, May 1 — Student Research Presentation
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

Tuesday, May 8 — Student Development Session
11:30 a.m., Straz B4

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