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Nelson Speaker Series 2011

Fall 2011
Dr. Bruce J. Nelson '74 Distinguished Speaker Series


Rising to the Challenge:
HMC celebrates the International Year of Chemistry

Discover how chemistry is vital to solutions of preserving the environment, utilizing energy, developing materials and promoting health.


In celebration of the vital role of chemistry and its contributions to humankind, Harvey Mudd College is joining with organizations around the world to commemorate the International Year of Chemistry. Speakers in the Dr. Bruce J. Nelson '74 Speaker Series will share exciting new developments in chemistry and describe potential opportunities for current and future scientists, whose work is essential in preserving the environment, utilizing energy, developing materials and promoting health.

 

Thursday, October 6, 7:30p.m., Galileo Hall, Harvey Mudd College campus

MADELEINE JACOBS
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, American Chemical Society
Madeleine Jacobs is the first woman to serve as CEO of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, with approximately 163,000 members worldwide. As a much-honored science journalist, and internationally sought after public speaker, she brings an extensive familiarity and understanding of the chemistry enterprise.

"From Sputnik to Gene Splicing: Attracting the Best and the Brightest into Science"

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 Madeleine Jacobs
 
Friday, October 28, 7:30p.m., Galileo Hall, Harvey Mudd College campus

PETER ATKINS
Retired Professor of Chemistry, University of Oxford
In addition to a 40+ year career at the University of Oxford, Peter Atkins is a prolific author of both popular chemistry textbooks and science books for the general public. The best known of these is Physical Chemistry, now in its ninth edition; it is used throughout the world and has been translated into many languages.

 

"The Challenge of Education"

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 Peter Atkins
 

Friday, November 18, 7:30p.m., Galileo Hall, Harvey Mudd College campus

PETER DERVAN
Bren Professor of Chemistry at California Institute of Technology
An inspiring researcher and outstanding teacher, Peter Dervan has pioneered a field of chemistry with studies in understanding the chemical principles for the sequence-specific recognition of DNA. He and his co-workers have created cell permeable small molecules that may be useful for the external control of abnormal gene expression relevant in human disease.

"The Future Ain't What it Used To Be"
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 Peter Dervan
 

Friday, December 2, 7:30p.m., Galileo Hall, Harvey Mudd College campus

JUDITH GIORDAN
Chair of the Advisory Board at Venture Well, Senior Advisor to the National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance, 2010 Francis Garvin-John Olin medalist, American Chemical Society
In a career that has spanned 30 years, Judy Giordan has served in executive and leadership positions in R&D and operations at some of the world's top brands, including International Flavors and Fragrances, Pepsi and Henkel. Today, she translates that experience into building the brands and technologies of tomorrow.

"21st Century Technology Commercialization – A New Contact Sport"
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 Judith Giordan