Dean's Research Seminar Series
Fall 2023
The Dean's Research Seminar Series is a monthly presentation to celebrate the scholarship, research and creative work of those faculty who enjoyed research leave during the previous academic year. These seminars typically consist of two brief presentations from faculty colleagues designed for a general audience, followed by a discussion and refreshments.
We offer the following presentations this semester. Please let us know which sessions you will be attending by filling out our registration form:
Monday, Oct. 16
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: STEM-817WF Building, Rm. 110
Presentations by:
- Ken Akiba, Ph.D., (Philosophy) - "Indeterminacy and Vagueness: The Boolean Many-Valued Approach"
Monday, Oct. 30
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: STEM-817WF Building, Rm. 110
Presentations by:
- Harold Ogrosky, Ph.D., (Mathematics) - "Data Assimilation and Weather Forecasting: The Role of Balanced and Unbalanced Moisture"
- Deirdre Condit, Ph.D., (Political Science) - "Through the Eyes of Les Femmes: James Ellroy’s Gender Politics of “Killing Women to Save Them”
Monday, Nov. 13
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: STEM-817WF Building, Rm. 110
Presentations by:
- Thomas Cropp, Ph.D., (Chemistry) - "Genetic Code Expansion with Unnatural Histidines"
- Karen Rader, Ph.D., (History) - "Science Education for Grown-Ups: STS in Science Cafes"
Tuesday, Dec. 12
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: STEM-817WF Building, Rm. 110
Presentations by:
- Bridget Camden (Robertson) - "Cross Pollination"
- Julio Alvarez, Ph.D., (Chemistry) - "Snooping on Single Microbial Cells using Microscopic Electrodes"
- Ryan Smith, Ph.D., (History) - "Historic American Lighthouses: Renewed Beacons for a Troubled Age"
Lunch will be provided at this session only.