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Event List
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Civil and Environmental Eng and Mechanical Eng Seminar: Dr. Thomas Hopp
Friday May 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM — 2145 Sheridan Rd., Tech Institute, Room M152
Civil and Environmental Engineering and
Mechancial Engineering Feature
Northwestern Alumnus
Dr.Thomas Hopp
System Director, The Aerospace Corporation
Friday, May 2, 2008, Noon - 1:00pm
Room: M152, Tech
The Wideband Global SATCOM Program
Abstract: Dr. Hopp will present an overview of the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) Program. The Department of Defense’s SATCOM architecture will be described. WGS will provide high data rate communications support to all U.S. Services and Agencies across the spectrum of operations, from peacetime and disaster relief operations to full theater war. The program includes participation by the Australian Ministry of Defence as an international partner. The functions of the WGS system, and some of its technologies will be described. The engineering challenges involved in building and launching an operational military satellite system will be discussed. A brief summary of Dr. Hopp’s career development at The Aerospace Corporation will also be included.
Bio: Dr. Thomas Hopp is the System Director at The Aerospace Corporation for the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) Block II program. The Block II program is a $1.1Billion project to build, launch, and deploy three WGS satellites. The WGS satellites are the Department of Defense’s next generation of wideband communications satellites. Dr. Hopp is responsible for the management of The Aerospace Corporation’s effort in support of the program, a manpower budget of ~$15 Million. Since joining The Aerospace Corporation in 1987, he has held positions of increasing responsibility in both the Engineering and Space Programs Groups. Dr. Hopp has a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University.
For more information, contact:
Arlene Preus
a-preus@northwestern.edu
847 467-6510
McCormick - Mechanical Engineering
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CBB Seminar: Simultaneous estimation of trees & multiple sequence alignments - Dr. Tandy Warnow
Friday May 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM — Cook Hall, room 3118 A&B, 2220 Campus Drive
CBB Seminar: Simultaneous estimation of trees and multiple sequence alignments
Tandy Warnow - University of Texas at Austin
Professor - Computer Sciences
Abstract:
The inference of evolutionary history presents enormous computational and mathematical challenges which are particularly exacerbated when dealing with very large datasets (containing thousands of sequences) or when sequences evolve under complex models of evolution. In this talk, I will describe some of the recent progress in large-scale phylogenetics, focusing on simultaneous estimation of multiple sequence alignments and phylogenies.
For more information, contact:
Suzana Han
suzana@northwestern.edu
847-467-1972
McCormick - Computational Biology and Bioinformati
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Environmental Engineering & Science Seminars
Friday May 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM — 2145 Sheridan Rd/ A230
Dr.Jim Waples from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will present his talk entitled "Applied Alchemy 101: Measuring transport rates in Aquatic Systems."
For more information, contact:
Neal Blair
n-blair@northwestern.edu
847-491-8790
McCormick - Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Seminar: Creating S&T Professional & Institutional Change via Subversion, Revolution, & Meteorology
Friday May 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM — 2145 Sheridan Room, Tech Room L324
Dr. Debra Rolison
Surface Chemistry Branch
Navala Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
The inability of research universities to diversify their faculty is a national disgrace in that these universities recruit for students that reflect the face of America, but have not yet incorporated that pool of talent onto their faculty. Similar difficulties are apparent among the scientific staff of national/federal laboratories. The U.S. must escape our still too-white and too-male universe to stay at the forefront of science―a leader would not stand still for less. But how can one person change the world of science?―especially the concerned junior scientist at the undergraduate, graduate student, or postdoctoral level? Subvert the standard operating procedure. Create a microclimate that shows―over time―how new patterns of operation and inclusiveness yield productive, innovative science. Use the scientific capital and street credentials accrued over time, thanks to the humane microclimate and research productivity of one's team, to challenge the status quo with reasoned and bold arguments for change. Remember the importance of uppity behavior and applying "tipping point" mechanisms to move beyond initial reactions of dismissal (such as greeted my audacious suggestion in March 2000 to withhold federal funds from non-diversified chemistry departments through application of Title IX) to―over time―accepted inevitability. Ask the leaders of our S&T institutions the following: how good can American science, engineering, mathematics, and technology (STEM) be when we are missing two-thirds of the talent? Learn to demand that our world of science be one that truly relishes the talent residing across the American populace.
For more information, contact:
Professor Manijeh Razeghi
razeghi@eecs.northwestern.edu
847-491-7251
Center for Quantum Devices (CQD)
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