Frontiers in Science

sarajedini Welcome to the 2019 season of our public lecture series, “Frontiers in Science”. As the Dean of The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, it gives me tremendous pleasure to invite you to explore this showcase of science topics. We have eight speakers for you this year, experts in the fields of Anthropology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics, and Physics. We’ve brought them to you from across the globe and right here in our own community.

My hope is that these lectures stir you to deeper learning, explain your world, ignite your discussions, and bring the richness of the sciences to you.

Keep your eye out for our "pop-up" talks later in the spring that we will add to the Frontiers' schedule.

I look forward to the opportunity of meeting you and sharing my vision for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University. It is never far from my mind that, without your support, we would not have the confidence to plan boldly for our student’s future or to continue the race to scientific excellence and discovery.

Join me as we begin a new exploration of the sciences together!

Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D.
Dean, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

2019 Public Lecture Series

JANUARY 11	JANUARY 18	JANUARY 25
“Potential for Restoring Earth's Damaged Ecosystems” Dr. Holly Jones Associate Professor in Biology and the Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability, and Energy at Northern Illinois University Location: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, BC 126 Time: 3:30 PM Parking: Lot 4	“How the Astrobiology of Meteorites is Creating Next Generation Hard Drives” Dr. Heshan "Grasshopper" Illangkoon Astrobiologist, Blue Marble Space Institute of Science Location: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, BC 126 Time: 3:30 PM Parking: Lot 4 Videoconferencing available on the FAU Jupiter Campus in JDM SR 275 (Classroom 29).	“New Frontiers in Radiation Oncology-Proton Therapy” Dr. Tim R. Williams Medical Director, South Florida Proton Therapy Institute Location: FAU General Classroom North, GN 102 Time: 3:30 PM Parking: Lot 4
FEBRUARY 8	FEBRUARY 15	MARCH 1
“Mating Between Species: Why Do It, and What Are the Consequences?” Dr. Kate Detwiler Associate Professor of Anthropology, Florida Atlantic University Location: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, BC 126 Time: 3:30 PM Parking: Lot 4 Videoconferencing available on the FAU Jupiter Campus in JDM SR 275 (Classroom 29).	“Biomedical Imaging: Extending the Powers of Human Observation” Dr. Elizabeth Brainerd Professor of Biology and Medical Science, Brown University Location: FAU General Classroom North, GN 102 Time: 3:30 PM Parking: Lot 4	“How to Keep Your Genome Secret” Dr. Kristin Lauter Principal Researcher and Research Manager of the Cryptography Group at Microsoft Research Location: FAU General Classroom North, GN 102 Time: 3:30 PM Parking: Lot 4
MARCH 15	MARCH 22 at Manatee Lagoon	APRIL 5
“'Watching' Proteins in Fast Motion" Dr. Feng Gai Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Ultrafast Optical Processes Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania Location: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, BC 126 Time: 3:30 PM Parking: Lot 4 Videoconferencing available on the FAU Jupiter Campus in JDM SR 275 (Classroom 29).	“Where Have All the Blacktips Gone?” Dr. Stephen Kajiura Professor of Biological Sciences, FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Manatee Lagoon and the Schmidt College of Science present a joint lecture as part of the 2019 Frontiers in Science Lecture Series. Location: FPL Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL Time: 3:30 PM Parking: On-site near visitor center Register to attend the talk here	“Our Place in the Universe” Dr. Jason Kalirai Mission Area Executive for Civil Space, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Location: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, BC 126 Time: 3:30 PM Parking: Lot 4 Videoconferencing available on the FAU Jupiter Campus in JDM SR 275 (Classroom 29).
APRIL 19 at SFL Sci. Center
“Exploring the Connection Between Galaxies and Supermassive Black Holes" Dr. Vicki Sarajedini Professor of Physics, FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium and the Schmidt College of Science present a joint lecture as part of the 2019 Frontiers in Science Lecture Series. Location: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Time: 6:00 PM Parking: On-site Register to attend the talk here.

All lectures are free and open to the public.

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FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

FAU General Classroom North

Dates for lectures in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine:

January 11
January 18
February 8
March 15
April 5

Dates for lectures in FAU General Classroom North:

January 25
February 15
March 1

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Supported By

The FAU Lifelong Learning Society
Endowed Professorship in Science

A Warren Lloyd Holtzman Seed Grant
A component fund of the Community Foundation of the New River Valley

Eric H. Shaw, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor
College of Business, Florida Atlantic University

Institute for Learning in Retirement

Planning Committee

Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D.
Deguo Du, Ph.D.
Maria Fadiman, Ph.D.
Zach Greathouse, MBA
William Hahn, Ph.D.
Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D.
Theodora Leventouri, Ph.D.
Kristen Morano
Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., Dean
Tomas Schonbek, Ph.D.
Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D.

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Frontiers in Science

2019 Public Lecture Series

“Potential for Restoring Earth's Damaged Ecosystems”

“How the Astrobiology of Meteorites is Creating Next Generation Hard Drives”

“New Frontiers in Radiation Oncology-Proton Therapy”

“Mating Between Species: Why Do It, and What Are the Consequences?”

“Biomedical Imaging: Extending the Powers of Human Observation”

“How to Keep Your Genome Secret”

“'Watching' Proteins in Fast Motion"

“Where Have All the Blacktips Gone?”

“Our Place in the Universe”

“Exploring the Connection Between Galaxies and Supermassive Black Holes"