Issue date: April 24, 2003

Seminars

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Physics and Astronomy: Natural evolution, disease, and localization in immune system. Michael Deem, Rice University, 11:30 a.m., 1400 Biomedical and Physical Sciences.

International Development: Emerging economic ties among world class cities in northeast Asia. Woo-Suh Park, Yonsei University, noon, 201 International Center.

Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation: African fish eagles and marabou storks in Uganda: use as biomonitors and assessing impact of contaminants. Simon Hollamby, noon, Vaupel Room, McPhail Dressage Center.

Economics: Picture of long-term unemployment in England and Wales. Eric Smith, Essex University, 3:30 p.m., Koo Room, Marshall.

Physiology: Mouse solutions to human problems. Oliver Smithies, 4 p.m., 1425 Biomedical and Physical Sciences.

MONDAY, APRIL 28

Fisheries and Wildlife: Bovine tuberculosis in Michigan: understanding stakeholder attitudes toward the disease and eradication efforts. Meegan L. Dorn, 2 p.m., 338 Natural Resources.

Physics and Astronomy: Coulomb blockade fluctuations in metallic nanoparticles. Dragomir Davidovic, Georgia Institute of Technology, 4:10 p.m., 1400 Biomedical and Physical Sciences.

Cognitive Science: Cultural origins of human cognition. Michael Tomasello, 5:30 p.m., Parlor Rooms B-C, MSU Union.

THURSDAY, MAY 1

Physiology: Hyperbaric hyperoxia and hypercapnia stimulate brainstem neurons: diving into uncharted waters. Jay B. Dean, Wright State University, 4 p.m., 1425 Biomedical and Physical Sciences.

FRIDAY, MAY 2

Economics: Ana Maria Herrera, 3:30 p.m., Koo Room, Marshall.

MONDAY, MAY 5

Economics: Attracting skeptical buyers. Jim Anton, Duke University, 3:30 p.m., Koo Room, Marshall.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

Economics: Trade, human capital and income inequality. Spiros Bougheas, University of Nottingham, 3:30 p.m., Koo Room, Marshall.

THURSDAY, MAY 8

Biochemistry: Functional analysis of complexes that maintain body pattern. Robert Kinston, Massachusetts General Hospital, 11:30 a.m., 101 Biochemistry.

FRIDAY, MAY 9

Biochemistry: Serpins (serine protease inhibitors): nature's molecular mousetraps protecting the vasculature. Frank Church, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 11:30 a.m., 1400 Biomedical and Physical Science.