Tuesday, February 26, 2008

UW-Madison News Release--Campus events forecast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/26/08

UW-MADISON EVENT FORECAST: WEEK OF MARCH 2-8

MADISON - Natural science lectures and events abound on a variety of topics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison next week. Families might enjoy a visit with naturalist David Stokes or a walk through the Arboretum, while others may choose to learn about cancer risk, gardens or emerging technology issues.

The events listed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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DAVID STOKES: HELLO, SPRING

WHEN AND WHERE: Sunday, March 2, 1 p.m., Auditorium, Waisman Center

DETAILS: Explore the animal kingdom's wild side with naturalist, educator, entertainer Stokes, complete with live critter companions and an afternoon full of hands-on activities.

RELATED LINK: http://www.waisman.wisc.edu

COST: $2/adults, $1/children

CONTACT: (608) 263-5837, palumbo@waisman.wisc.edu

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WHAT DNA CAN SAY ABOUT EXPOSURE AND CANCER RISK

WHEN AND WHERE: Monday, March 3, 12 p.m., 1335 Health Sciences Learning Center

DETAILS: Jack Taylor, principal investigator, Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology Group from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, will lead the seminar, sponsored by the UW-Madison Population Health Institute.

RELATED LINK: http://www.pophealth.wisc.edu/

CONTACT: (608) 265-6386, ahrens@uwccc.wisc.edu

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? THE COMPLEX NATURE OF PLANT GROWTH

WHEN AND WHERE: Tuesday, March 4, noon-1 p.m., 4274 Chamberlin Hall

DETAILS: Simon Gilroy, professor in the Department of Botany, discusses the rapid, fluctuating, dynamic regulation of root growth by patterns of acidity, chemical oxidation and signaling molecules such as the calcium ion. The talk is part of the university's "Chaos and Complexity" lecture series.

RELATED LINK: http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/Chaos-Complexity

CONTACT: chapman@waisman.wisc.edu

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WISCAPE: A FIRST LOOK AT FIRST-GENERATION UNDERGRADUATES

WHEN AND WHERE: Tuesday, March 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 405 Education, 1000 Bascom Mall

DETAILS: This program features research by Clare Huhn, policy and planning analyst for the Office of Academic Planning and Analysis.

RELATED LINK: http://www.wiscape.wisc.edu/calendar/details.as

CONTACT: (608) 265-6342, wiscape-info@education.wisc.edu

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A LOOK AT INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE

WHEN AND WHERE: Tuesday, March 4, 4-6 p.m., 1175 Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave.

DETAILS: Alva Taylor, associate professor of business administration at Dartmouth, will discuss his current research on internal innovation, technological change and creativity in entrepreneurial contexts.

RELATED LINK: http://www.bus.wisc.edu/insite

CONTACT: (608) 262-9041, jsurdyk@bus.wisc.edu

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A CONVERSATION WITH STEPHEN HILGARTNER

WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday, March 6, noon-1:30 p.m., 8108 Sewell Social Sciences, 1180 Observatory Dr.

DETAILS: This session features visiting speaker Stephen Hilgartner, Cornell University. Hilgartner studies the social dimensions and politics of contemporary and emerging science and technology. Sponsored by the Holtz Center for Science and Technology Studies.

RELATED LINK: http://sts.wisc.edu

CONTACT: (608) 262-5956, sts@ssc.wisc.edu

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POLITICS, MONEY AND THE AMERICAN MIDDLE CLASS

WHEN AND WHERE: March 6, 4 p.m., 178 Human Ecology

DETAILS: Join Lois A. Vitt, director of the non-profit Institute for Socio-Financial Studies in Virginia, for an enlightening lecture on today's economic issues.

RELATED LINK: http://www.isfs.org/

CONTACT: (608) 263-9283, holden@lafollette.wisc.edu

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ACCELERATING ACCESS TO VACCINES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

WHEN AND WHERE: March 6, 5 p.m., Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Ave.

DETAILS: Jon Kim Andrus, chief of the Immunization Unit for the Pan American Health Organization in Washington, D.C. will discuss how, after new vaccines are introduced into resource-wealthy countries, the lag for these vaccines to reach underserved communities in resource-poor countries can be more than 20 years. This presentation covers key issues for accelerating policy and access of new, life-saving vaccines to resource poor countries.

RELATED LINK: http://www.pophealth.wisc.edu/gh/upcomingevents

CONTACT: (608) 262-3862, teigland@wisc.edu

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FIGHTING YESTERDAY WHILE FACING TOMORROW: NEW ORLEANS AND HURRICANES

WHEN AND WHERE: March 7, 3:30 p.m., 180 Science Hall

DETAILS: Craig Colten, professor of geography and anthropology at Louisiana State University, will discuss the persistent challenges of hurricanes and life in New Orleans.

RELATED LINK: http://www.geography.wisc.edu/News/yi-fu%20tuan%20schedule.htm

CONTACT: (608) 262-2138, shjansen@wisc.edu

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ARBORETUM EARTH PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES: TREE TREKKING

WHEN AND WHERE: March 8, 1-3 p.m., Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway

DETAILS: Even if leaves are missing, there is much to learn about trees. Explore bark colors and textures and discover the many different shapes and branching patterns that winter reveals. Begin a tree identification booklet at the Arboretum to take home and expand. Dress for the weather.

RELATED LINK: http://uwarboretum.org

CONTACT: (608) 263-7888, info@uwarboretum.org

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- Susannah Brooks, (608) 262-3846, srbrooks2@wisc.edu



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