Science Lecture Series
A series of lectures on science for the public presented by the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the Science Circle at the University of California, Riverside
Spring 2011 lectures
Thursday, April 14
The Dynamic Genome: Unintelligent Design
Susan Wessler, Distinguished Professor of Botany & Plant Sciences
For more information about Dr. Wessler and her talk, click HERE.
Thursday, April 28
What's in Your Garden?: Protecting California from Invasive Species
Mark Hoddle, Extension Specialist, Department of Entomology
Thursday, May 5
Designs from Nature: A New Spin on High-Performance Materials
Cheryl Hayashi, Professor of Biology
Thursday, May 19
Size Matters: Nanotechnology & Other Wonders in Carbon Flatland
Jeanie Lau, Professor of Physics & Astronomy
Admission
There is no charge for admission to the lectures.and seating is open.
Schedule
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The lecture runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. including a question and answer session.
Locations and parking
All Spring 2011 lectures will be held in Rooms D & E of the University Extension Center (UNEX), 1200 University Avenue in Riverside (just west of the freeway on University Avenue).
Parking is FREE for lecture attendees in the UNEX parking lot. Additional free parking is available (after 5:00 p.m.) in the University Village lot on the north side of University Avenue.
Sign up to receive email notices
If you are interested in receiving email notices about the Science Lecture Series as we determine future topics and dates, click HERE to send us your email address. We will not use this information for any other purpose.
Professional development credit for teachers
Teachers who are interested in receiving professional development credit for attending the lecture series must make arrangements in advance with University Extension. Contact Annette Webb, telephone 951-827-1653 or email awebb@ucx.ucr.edu. To receive credit, teachers must attend all lectures in the series.
Previous lectures
Click HERE to see a list of previous lecture series.
Videos from the lectures
Click HERE for the page with all existing lecture videos for you to view on line.
Photographs from the lectures
Click HERE to see pictures from lectures that have already been held.
The Science Circle
The Science Circle is a group of members of the community who are interested in science and who support the research activities of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Their support makes the Science Lectures Series possible. MORE
For further information
Telephone the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, 951-827-6555, or email us.
