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Conferences and workshops in 2008
Conferences and workshops scheduled for 2008, listed in date order. Some of these are sponsored by the Huck Institutes, some are not. All are posted here in case they are of interest to life science researchers at Penn State.
| when | who / what | where |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Jan 31 at 09:00AM |
Focus the Nation
A teach-in on global warming solutions featuring presentations and conversations with Penn State climate change experts. This free event is one of 1400 similar teach-ins taking place across the United States. |
HUB-Robeson Center Auditorium, University Park |
| Sat Apr 19 at 10:00AM |
Postdoc research exhibition
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Penn State Postdoc Society invite all postdoctoral fellows to present their research work in a poster format. Postdocs: submit your poster and showcase your research to your peers! (It's fine to present a poster you've used at a conference in the past year). Deadline to register and submit abstracts is March 20, 2008. |
Kern Building, University Park |
| Mon Apr 21 at 09:00AM |
Diabetes and obesity research retreat
Penn State clinicians and scientists share the latest advances in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and obesity. No fee to attend. Pre-registration deadline April 14. |
The Hotel Hershey |
| Sat May 10 at 09:00AM |
2008 Genetics Symposium
An all-day event featuring 3 keynote speakers, poster sessions and a dinner reception. Open to all Penn State faculty, postdocs, students and staff. Register by April 25 (it's free). Parking is free. |
Life Sciences Building, University Park |
| Mon Jun 02 — Fri Jun 13 |
2008 Techniques in molecular biology: laboratory workshop
A two-week intensive laboratory workshop supplemented with lectures and discussions. No previous laboratory experience necessary. Space is limited, so apply early. |
203-L1 Life Sciences Building, University Park |
| Wed Jun 18 — Sat Jun 21 |
Symposium: Inflammation, innate immunity, and disease
Open to faculty, postdocs, technical staff, graduate students and undergraduates. Registration required. Early-bird discount for registration before May 21. Registration deadline June 13. |
Life Sciences Building, University Park |
| Mon Jul 14 at 10:00AM |
Penn State Institute for Diabetes and Obesity (PSIDO) and Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) joint retreat
PSIDO and SSRI directors and faculty will provide overviews of resources and services that they support. This will be followed by group discussions of potential new collaborations and ideas for better supporting existing projects and programs. Lunch will be provided. All interested PSU faculty are welcome. RSVP by June 23 |
Bennett Living Center, University Park |
| Fri Oct 10 at 09:00AM |
Frontiers of Evolutionary Biology (2008 Krishnaiah and Khatri lecture series)
The Department of Statistics will be hosting a one day workshop entitled "Frontiers of Evolutionary Biology" as part of the 2008 Krishnaiah and Khatri Lecture Series. |
HUB Auditorium |
| Wed Oct 15 at 11:00AM |
Stress and Health Research Day
Includes talks and poster sessions. Posters invited from faculty and students. Registration required. |
Heritage Hall, 122 Hetzel Union Building, University Park |
| Sat Nov 01 at 10:30AM |
Symposium for Women in the Sciences
Keynote speaker Dr. Patricia B. Koch, professor of Biobehavioral Health along with a variety of breakout sessions. |
Nittany Lion Inn |
| Wed Nov 05 at 04:00PM |
MAPS: Microbiology at Penn State
Flow Cytometry applications are highlighted in one of two MAPS presentations |
101 Althouse |
| Wed Nov 12 at 09:20AM |
Fifth Annual One-day Workshop on Ultramicrotomy
One-day workshop on how to obtain thin sections for imaging samples with TEM, SEM, AFM and other types of microscopy. Covers basic techniques, and correction of common mistakes. Presentations (open to all) and hands-on sessions (space limited). Refreshments will be served. |
519 Wartik and 1 South Frear Lab, University Park |
| Wed Nov 12 at 04:00PM |
Building an early-stage life sciences business
An educational networking session hosted by the Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania. |
The Penn Stater Conference Center |
| Wed Nov 12 at 05:00PM |
Research Forum on Diabetes and Obesity
2nd Annual PSIDO Thematic Wine and Cheese Research Forum on Diabetes and Obesity. |
Milton S. Hershey Fitness Center Conference Center |
| Wed Dec 03 at 05:00PM |
MAPS: Microbiology at Penn State
Talks will be given by the Directors of the Cytometry and Nucleic Acid Facilities at University Park |
101 Althouse |