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Phone: (949) 582-4820
James Wright  
Dean/Math, Science & Engineering
(949) 582-4820
Beth Brokaw
Senior Administrative Assistant
(949) 582-4820
Suzanne Anderson
Senior Administrative Assistant
(949)-582-4820
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
7am to 5:00pm
Closed Weekends
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The Biology and Chemistry Departments of Saddleback College present
The SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES, Spring 2010
A college forum for recognizing individuals who enhance the biological and chemical sciences through their efforts in academia, research, or industry.
Join members of the Math, Science, and Engineering Division for exciting lectures that explore the wonders of science. Learn skills and concepts that are used today in biology, chemistry, and related fields from scholars and industry leaders. Experience the event that led researchers and renowned scientists to reach beyond their goals. Followed by an opportunity to interact directly with the experts, so don’t miss out!
We would like to thank all our guest speakers for sharing their knowledge and experience with the Saddleback College community. Special thanks to the Associated Student Government of Saddleback College for funding the Science Lecture Series 2010. We would like to recognize College President Tod Burnett, Dean James Wright and members of the MSE Division for their support. Thanks to the volunteers from the Biological Society of Saddleback College. Particular thanks to the Science Lecture Series Committee for their time and efforts in organizing this event. We believe our combined efforts will inspire students to further explore the myriad of academic and career opportunities in the sciences.
GUEST SPEAKERS & LECTURE TOPICS
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Event Information |
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Friday,
January 22nd
10:30am
to noon
in SM313
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Nobel Laureate Kary B. Mullis, Ph.D., UC Berkeley, 1972
Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 1993
Altermune LLC.
Author: Dancing Naked in the Mind Field and The Polymerase Chain Reaction
Will speak on: TBA
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Friday,
January 29th
10:30am
to noon
in SM313
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Professor Partho Ghosh, Ph.D., UC San Francisco, 1992
University of California in San Diego, Professor
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
and Section of Molecular Biology
Will speak on: "When Strep Throat Goes Bad"
How the structure of an M protein explains many of its roles in causing infectious and autoimmune diseases.
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Friday,
February 5th
10:30am
to noon
in SM313
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Professor Robert Rubin, Ph.D., UC Irvine,
Pacific Manta Research Group
Santa Rosa College, Professor
Department of Biology
Will speak on: "Flying Carpets of Ebony Silk, A Natural History of the World's Largest Ray"
Drawing on information gathered from over 20 years of field studies in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, Dr. Rubin will discuss his research and the ecology and evolutionary biology of these strangely magnificent animals.
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Friday,
February 19th
10:30am
to noon
in SM313
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Professor Sepehr Eskandari, Ph.D., UC Los Angeles , 1999
California State Polytechnic University Pomona, Associate Professor
Biological Sciences Department
Will speak on: TBA
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Friday,
February 26th
10:30am
to noon
in SM313 |
Professor Francisco J. Ayala, Ph.D., Columbia University, 1964
National Medal of Science, 2001
University of California in Irvine, Professor
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Will speak on: "The Biological Foundation of Morality".
Ayala will advance two propositions: (1) that the capacity for ethics is a necessary attribute of human nature; and (2) that moral norms are products of cultural evolution, not of biological evolution.
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Friday,
March 5th
10:30am
to noon
in SM313
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Professor Marc Madou, Ph.D.,
Rijksuniversiteit, Ghent, Belgium, 1978
University of California in Irvine,
Chancellor's
Professor
Department of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Author: Fundamentals of Microfabrication and Nanotechnology
Will speak on: TBA
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Science Lecture Committee members: Mrs. Sara Sheybani, Coordinator; Dr. Scott Fier, Chemistry Department Chair; Dr. Tony Huntley, Biology Department Co-Chair; Dr. Steve Teh,
Biology Department Co-Chair; Dr. Jim Zoval, Chemistry Faculty.
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Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges, of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
