| Jan. 20 |
Café Scientifique: Computing Meets Behavioral Science
University of Minnesota Computer Science Professor Joseph Konstan will discuss how new research into online communities overlaps with behavioral science and computing. Find out how online communities can be harnessed as a creative and positive force for supporting and addressing pertinent social, political, and global issues. $5-$10; pay what you can.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Bryant-Lake Bowl,
810 W. Lake St., Minneapolis
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Jan. 21 |
Masonry Design and Construction Fundamental Series
Masonry Software Design Solutions
This workshop for design and construction engineers highlights engineering software for load-bearing masonry and hybrid masonry and steel structures. Knowledge of FEM analysis and RAM Advanse software is not necessary, as the sessions will be lecture and demonstration based. Register online.
Time: 1:30–4:45 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul
FFI: Visit the Web site. Contact Kay Syme, 612-624-4938 or e-mail. |
| Jan. 21 |
Minnesota's Hidden History in Computing Partnerships and Patents: Honeywell and the Computer Industry
This talk examines the notable reach of Honeywell and how it shaped the history of computing. Founded in Minneapolis to manufacture furnace controls, Honeywell influenced the computer industry through its own computer innovations, its corporate partnerships, and its foray in the patent courts that contested the landmark ENIAC patent.
Time: 7–8 p.m.
Location: 120 Andersen Library
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Jan. 22 |
Mathematics Making Sense of Sensors
In this lecture, University of Pennsylvania Professor Robert Ghrist will explore how sensor networks are changing our lives and social rules in their uses in widely varied fields from law enforcement and homeland security to environmental research and biomedical testing. Free and open to the public.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 125 Willey Hall
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Jan. 24–25 |
FIRST LEGO League State Championship
More than 2,500 students in fourth through eighth grades will compete in the FIRST LEGO League State Championship robotics conference. This year’s theme “Climate Connections” challenges students to research topics that affect global climate changes. The Institute of Technology is one of the competition hosts.
Time: 9:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education and Conference Center.
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Jan. 26 |
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Centennial Seminar Series
Nanobiotechnology, Renewable Energy and Sustainability: Where is Agriculture Going?
Presented by Dr. Norm Scott, Cornell.
Time: 3–4 p.m. Seminar; 4–5 p.m. Reception
Location: North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Jan. 26 |
3M Technology Commercialization Seminars
Financing Your Technology-Based Venture
Developed exclusively for graduate and PhD students in technology and science-related programs at the University of Minnesota, this five-part series features interactive discussions and live case studies describing how to bring your ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace.
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Executive Conference Center, Carlson School of Management
FFI: Register for the seminar series at hce@umn.edu. Visit the Web site. |
| Jan. 27 |
IT Job and Internship Fair
The Institute of Technology Job and Internship Fair connects students with about 100 employers offering internships, co-ops, and part-time and full-time employment. The fair is hosted by the student chapter of IEEE.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Jan. 28 |
Masonry Design and Construction Fundamental Series
Understanding Stone
In this workshop, structural engineers will learn about stone, including the mineralogy and other issues affecting structural design. Register online.
Time: 1:30–4:45 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul
FFI: Visit the Web site. Contact Kay Syme, 612-624-4938 or e-mail. |
| Jan. 28 |
Legislative Briefing
Alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the University can get an insider’s view of this year's University of Minnesota legislative request at the 2009 Legislative Briefing. At the event, President Robert Bruininks and other members of the University community will explain how the projects in this year’s legislative request will benefit the University and the entire state.
Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Location: McNamara Alumni Center
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Jan. 29 |
Science Priorities and Using Science for Decision Making at the U.S. EPA
Pai-Yei Whung, chief scientist for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and head of the agency’s Office of the Science Advisor, will speak about science priorities in the new presidential administration. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Room 105, Cargill Building, 1500 Gortner Ave., St. Paul
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Jan. 29 |
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Centennial Seminar Series
Looking Ahead to Agriculture in the 21st Century—The Next Big Thing—What does the future hold for Agriculture Science and Education?
Presented by Dr. Colin Hefferan, USDA-CSREES.
Time: 3–4 p.m. Seminar; 4–5 p.m. Reception
Location: North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Jan. 29 |
A Feast of Words: The Uncanny Physics of Superhero Comic Books
This commentary by physics professor James Kakalios features a social hour and dinner. Tickets are $25.99 for adults and $12.95 for students. Reservations required; call 612-626-7788.
Time: 5 p.m. social hour; 5:30 p.m. dinner buffet,
Location: Coffman Union, Campus Club
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Feb. 2 |
Regents Professor Lecture Series: Allen Goldman
Regents Professor and head of physics, Allen Goldman will present "Superconductivity: High Science and High Technology," His talk will be followed by a reception. The entire U community is invited to attend.
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Coffman Theater
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Feb. 4 |
Masonry Design and Construction Fundamental Series
Prestressed Masonry Structures
This seminar presents an overview of post-tensioned masonry (PTM), including the background of the development of PTM, materials used in construction, and advantages of the system. The presentation will also discuss recent applications of PTM in the United States and findings from current PTM research. Register online.
Time: 1:30–4:45 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul
FFI: Visit the Web site. Contact Kay Syme, 612-624-4938 or e-mail. |
| Feb. 4 |
Institute of Technology Public Lecture
Beyond Fossil Fools: The Roadmap to Energy Independence
Join Joe Shuster (ChemE '55), the author of Beyond Fossil Fools, for a relevant and revealing talk on attaining U.S. energy independence in one generation.
Time: 6:30 p.m. Reception • 7 p.m. Lecture
Location: Coffman Memorial Union, Coffman Theater,
300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Feb. 9 |
Job and Internship Fair 2009
More than 250 organizations will be recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. The Job and Internship Fair is free and open to all U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. Free transportation will be provided from campus.
Time: 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Feb. 10 |
Café Scientifique: Science Trivia
Feed your need for science and nature at the Bell Museum's monthly Science Trivia Night. Teams of up to five people compete for prizes and questions range from basic biology to current events, from science fiction to science history. Hosted by Doomtree MC and self-professed science geek Dessa. Sponsored by the Bell Museum and the Nomad World Pub. $5-$10; pay what you can.
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Nomad World Pub
501 Cedar St., Minneapolis
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Feb. 11 |
Intelligent Speed Adaptation: Is European Research Relevant to the United States?
This talk will cover both attitudinal and behavioral results from field operational tests (FOTs) taking place in several countries, most recently in France and the United Kingdom on Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA). This driver-assistance system that brings speed limits into the vehicle. It will also look at the accident savings and environmental benefits from ISA.
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: AI Johnson Room, McNamara Alumni Center
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Feb. 12 |
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Centennial Seminar Series
Plant and Animal Environmental Control for the 21st Century
Presented by Dr. Richard Gates, University of Illinois.
Time: 3–4 p.m. Seminar; 4–5 p.m. Reception
Location: North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| Feb. 24 |
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Centennial Seminar Series
Next-Generation Bioconversion of Lignocellulosics
Presented by Dr. Tom Jeffries, Forest Products Lab, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Time: 3–4 p.m. Seminar; 4–5 p.m. Reception
Location: North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| March 3 |
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Centennial Seminar Series
Frontiers of Nanotechnology in Bio-based Materials
Presented by Dr. John Simonsen, Oregon State.
Time: 3–4 p.m. Seminar; 4–5 p.m. Reception
Location: North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| March 4 |
Sports Scheduling and the Practice of Operations Research
Major league baseball is a multi-billion dollar per year industry that relies heavily on the quality of its schedule. Teams, fans, TV networks, and even political parties (in a way revealed in the talk) rely on the schedule for profits and enjoyment. Only recently have the computational tools of operations research been powerful enough to address the issue of finding "optimal" schedules.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 125 Willey Hall
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| March 10 |
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Centennial Seminar Series
Water Management within the TMDL Framework
Presented by Dr. Mary Leigh Wolfe, Virginia Tech.
Time: 3–4 p.m. Seminar; 4–5 p.m. Reception
Location: North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| March 10 |
Café Scientifique: Science Trivia
Feed your need for science and nature at the Bell Museum's monthly Science Trivia Night. Teams of up to five people compete for prizes and questions range from basic biology to current events, from science fiction to science history. Hosted by Doomtree MC and self-professed science geek Dessa. Sponsored by the Bell Museum and the Nomad World Pub. $5-$10; pay what you can.
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Nomad World Pub
501 Cedar St., Minneapolis
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| March 23–26 |
Higher Order Geometric Evolution Equations: Theory and Applications from Microfluidics to Image Understanding
The last twenty years have witnessed greatly increasing interest in higher order differential equations for problems involving geometric motion, fluid interfaces, materials applications, and biological membranes. Many hot topics in applied analysis in the last ten years directly involve analysis of higher order equations. This workshop will bring together analysts, numerical analysts, and domain scientists in this challenging area of research.
Location: Minneapolis campus
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| March 26 |
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Centennial
Historic Commemoration
Various events throughout the day include: a historic commemoration of the 1923 Red Wing Project on Utilization of Electricity in Agriculture; seminar by Dr. Gustafson; lunch; "Strategic issues for the forest and agriculture sectors in the emerging bio-economy;" open house; poster session; and reception.
Time: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: St. Paul Student Center Theater, North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| March 26 |
Institute of Technology’s 2009 Science & Technology Banquet
The keynote speaker is Cynthia Lesher, retired president and CEO of Northern States Power Company-Minnesota, an Xcel Energy Company. Lesher will present “Energy—It’s Everyone’s Business.”
Time: 5 p.m. Reception; 6:30 p.m. Dinner; 7:30 p.m. Keynote
Location: Hilton Minneapolis
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| March 26 |
Network Science: From the Web to Human Diseases
Systems as diverse as the world wide web, Internet or the cell are described by highly interconnected networks with amazingly complex structure. Recent studies indicate that the evolution of these complex networks is governed by simple but generic laws, resulting in apparently universal architectural features. Hear how this amazing order characterizes our interconnected world, and its implications to how we perceive the impact on communications and medicine.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 125 Willey Hall
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| April 21 |
Network Science: From the Web to Human Diseases
Systems as diverse as the world wide web, Internet or the cell are described by highly interconnected networks with amazingly complex structure. Recent studies indicate that the evolution of these complex networks is governed by simple but generic laws, resulting in apparently universal architectural features. Hear how this amazing order characterizes our interconnected world, and its implications to how we perceive the impact on communications and medicine.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 125 Willey Hall
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
| April 14–16 |
Design of Medical Devices Conference
The three-day conference includes two days of technical/clinical sessions plus the 6th annual President's 21st Century Interdisciplinary Conference. Selected technical topics include: live surgery, cardiovascular, neurotechnology, nanotechnology/MEMS, product and business development, ophthalmic engineering, image-guided surgery, dental engineering, materials, and orthopedics.
Location: Radisson University Hotel-Minneapolis
FFI: Visit the Web site. |
