Lectures: Sept. 23–Oct. 10

Engineering/Math/Science Sept. 23 Chemical engineering, “Theoretical and Experimental Studies of the Effects of Liquid Water in the Electrodes of PEM Fuel Cells,” Trung V. Nguyen, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Kansas, 2:30 p.m., Swearingen Engineering Center, Faculty Lounge. Sept. 24 Chemistry and biochemistry, “Phytoremediation: From the Molecular to the Field Scale,” Jerald Schnoor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa, 2:45 p.m., Jones Physical Sciences Center, Room 006. Refreshments at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27 Biomedical science, Janet Fisher, Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience, USC School of Medicine, 4 p.m., Building 1, Room B-1, School of Medicine campus. For more information, call Jim Fadel at 733-3245. Sept. 27 Geological sciences, Barbara Bekins, U.S. Geological Survey, 3:30 p.m., Jones Physical Sciences Center, Room 006. Sept. 29 Computer science and engineering, bioinformatics seminar, “Applications of Residual Dipolar Coupling in Protein Folding,” Homayoun Valafar, computer science and engineering, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Coker Life Sciences Building, Room 202. Free pizza will follow for all participants. Sept. 30 Chemical engineering, “Emerging Technologies for Bulk Gas Separation by Adsorption,” Shivaji Sircar, Department of Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University, 2:30 p.m., Swearingen Engineering Center, Faculty Lounge. Sept. 30 Physics and astronomy, “Avalanches, Reentrance, and State Memory: The Extraordinary Behavior or Ordinary Superconductors in High Magnetic Fields,” Philip Adams, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University, 4 p.m., Jones Physical Sciences Center, Room 409. Refreshments at 3:45 p.m. Oct. 4 Geological sciences, Peter Flemings, Department of Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University, 3:30 p.m., Jones Physical Sciences Center, Room 006. Oct. 4 Biological sciences, Goggy Davidowitz, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona Tucson, 4 p.m., Coker Life Sciences, Room 005. Oct. 8 Chemistry and biochemistry, “Protein Dynamics are Critical to the Mechanism of p-Hydroxybenzoate Hydroxylase,” David P. Ballou, University of Michigan. 4 p.m., Jones Physical Sciences Center, Room 006. Refreshments at 3:45 p.m. Oct. 11 Biological sciences, “The Dynamic Centromere: Retroviruses and Chromosome Evolution in Marsupials,” Rachel O’Neill, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Connecticut Storrs, 4 p.m., Coker Life Sciences, Room 005. Oct. 13 Computer science and engineering, bioinformatics seminar, “Mathematical Models of Protein Folding,” Dan Dix, math, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Coker Life Sciences Building, Room 202. Free pizza will follow for all participants. Oct. 18 Geological sciences, Mary Reid, Department of Geology, Northern Arizona University, 3:30 p.m., Jones Physical Sciences Center, Room 006. Public Health Sept. 23 “Ethical and Emotional Tension Related to Preparing for Bioterrorist Incidents,” Harvey Kayman, medical consultant to the Maternal and Child Health Bureau at S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. Co -sponsored by the Office of Public Health Practice and the USC Center for Public Health Preparedness. Free. 3:30 p.m., HESC, Room 114. Women’s Studies Sept. 30 “Looking Back, Stepping Forward: USC Women’s Studies at 30,” an event featuring a luncheon, a presentation on women’s health in the future, and keynote speaker Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to serve as chief of a major Native American tribe. 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Lumpkin Auditorium, Daniel Management Center, Moore School of Business. Oct. 6 Research series, “Can We Talk? Giving Feminist Intersectional Scholarship a Voice in Health Disparities Research,” Lynn Weber, director, Women’s Studies Program, 3:30 p.m., Gambrell Hall Room 151. Reception will follow. Miscellany Sept. 23 Presbyterian Student Association, Thursday Luncheon Series, “USC's National Award-Winning Student Success Initiatives,” Dan Berman, director, University 101 Program, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Presbyterian Student Center, 1702 Greene St. There is no charge to attend, but a $3 donation is suggested. For more information, call 799-0212. Sept. 30 Presbyterian Student Association, Thursday Luncheon Series, “Counseling Ministry at USC: Mind Matters,” Jan Ziegler, Counseling and Human Development Center, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Presbyterian Student Center, 1702 Greene St. There is no charge to attend, but a $3 donation is suggested. For more information, call 799-0212. Oct. 7 Presbyterian Student Association, Thursday Luncheon Series, “The Ministry of Residence Life,” Tim Coley, director, Residence Life, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Presbyterian Student Center, 1702 Greene St. There is no charge to attend, but a $3 donation is suggested. For more information, call 799-0212. 9/04