Workshop: Complex materials

Date/Time:	Monday, 20 Oct 2014 from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Location:	Alumni Center
Cost:	Free
URL:	http://www.las.iastate.edu/register-now-...hop-oct-20
Contact:
Phone:	515-294-7740
Channel:	College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Categories:	Conferences
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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Signature Research Themes workshop will examine "Complex Materials" from scientific, social sciences and humanities perspectives. The free workshop is designed for ISU faculty and research staff interested in cross-disciplinary research opportunities. The meeting includes speakers, Q&A periods, a panel discussion and breakout sessions. Preregistration required.

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Complex Materials Workshop
Monday, Oct. 20, 2014
ISU Alumni Center

1-1:15 p.m. - Welcome: Dean Beate Schmittmann, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, ISU

1:15-1:40 p.m. - Jim McCusker, Professor of Chemistry and Director, Center of Research Excellence in Complex Materials, Michigan State University

1:40-1:50 p.m. - Question and Answer Period

1:50-2:15 p.m. - Paul Canfield, Distinguished Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Robert Allen Wright Professor of Physics, ISU; Ames Laboratory Scientist

2:15-2:25 p.m. - Question and Answer Period

2:25-2:50 p.m. - Dietram Scheufele, John E. Ross Professor in Science Communication, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Co-PI, Center for?Nanotechnology in Society, Arizona State University

2:50-3 p.m. - Question and Answer Period

3-3:30 p.m. - Breakout Discussion with Refreshments

3:30-3:55 p.m. - Mary Galvin-Donoghue, Director, Division of Materials Research, National Science Foundation

3:55-4:05 p.m. - Question and Answer Period

4:05-4:30 p.m. - Dmitri Talapin, Professor of Chemistry, University of Chicago

4:30-4:40 p.m. - Question and Answer Period

4:40-5:15 p.m. - Panel Discussion

5:15-6:30 p.m. - Breakout Discussion and Reception: Cash bar, substantial hors d'oeuvres