2007/2008 NSF SPONSORED LECTURES for SCIENCE TEACHERS

on:

'Advanced Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Properties'

at:
the Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter

All lectures are on Thursdays at 5:30 pm and are followed by pizza / refreshments.

2007
September 13	Prof. Randall Kamien, Physics ‘Tiling and the Alhambra’
October 18	Prof. Marija Drndic, Physics ‘The real world of quantum dots’
November 8	Prof. Russ Composto, MSE ‘Introducing polymers to grades 7-12’
December 13	Prof. Peter Davies, MSE ‘Nano Chessboards’
2008
January 17	Prof. Chris Murray, Chemistry ‘Building with Artificial Atoms: Harnessing synthesis and self-assembly for the design of nanoscale materials and device’
February 21	Prof. So-Jung Park, Chemistry ‘Spatial Organization of Nanoparticles towards Novel Functional Materials’
March 13	Prof. Jennifer Lukes, Mechanical Engineering ‘Thermal transport at the nano interface’
April 24	Prof. Paul Janmey, Physiology ‘Finding new ways to kill bacteria’
May 29	T.B.A.

These lectures are Free and eligible for Act 48 credits. Any teacher interested in attending these lectures should contact Dr. Andrew McGhie at (215) 898-6461 for further information. This lecture is simultaneously videoconferenced to Germantown Academy for the convenience of teachers in that area.

On street parking is available adjacent to the building.