2008-09 Lecture Schedule
October 7, 2008. Dr. Steve Kay, UC San Diego, Dean of the Division of
Biological Sciences, Richard C. Atkinson Chair in the Biological Sciences,
Professor, Section of Cell & Developmental Biology, Adjunct Professor of the
Department of Psychiatry
Webpage: Dr. Steve Kay
Seminar Title:
"Clockwork genes: our daily rhythms in health and disease"
November 4, 2008. Dr. Stanley Maloy, San Diego State University, Dean of the College of Sciences, Professor of the College of Sciences, Associate Director of
the Center for Microbial Sciences
Webpage: Dr. Stanley Maloy
Seminar Title:
“Salmonellosis and other Emerging Infectious Diseases"
December 9, 2008. Dr. Jack Johnson, The Scripps Research Institute, Professor
of the Department of Molecular Biology
Webpage: Dr. Jack Johnson
Seminar Title:
"Analysis of virus maturation reveals the physics and chemistry of a molecular machine"
January 13, 2009. Dr. Leanne Jones, The Salk Institute, Assistant Professor, William Scandling Developmental Chair, Laboratory of Genetics
Webpage: Dr. Leanne Jones
Seminar Title:
"Location, Location, Location: Environmental control of stem cell behavior"
February 10, 2009. Dr. Martin Yanofsky, UC San Diego, Professor and Chair of the Section of Cell & Developmental Biology
Webpage: Dr. Martin Yanofsky
Seminar Title:
“Genetic Control of Fruit Development”
March 17, 2009. Dr. Lisa Ballance, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Adjunct Professor and SW Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries, Director Protected Resources Division
Webpage: http://swfsc.noaa.gov/prd.aspx
Seminar Title:
“Ecology and Conservation of Oceanic Cetaceans"
May 5, 2009. Dr. Clifford Kubiak, UC San Diego, Professor of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Webpage: Dr. Clifford Kubiak
Seminar Title:
“The Photochemical Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Liquid Fuels”
June 4, 2009 (Thursday). Dr. Ralph Greenspan, The Neurosciences Institute, Senior Fellow in Experimental Neurobiology, Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Senior Fellow
Webpage: Dr. Ralph Greenspan
Seminar Title:
“What is Sleep for?”
Event Format and Time
Each POS meeting begins with refreshments at 4:30 p.m., followed by the scientist’s formal seminar presentation beginning at 5:00 p.m. The seminar typically focuses on recent developments in the scientist’s area of expertise, with particular emphasis on those aspects that are of greatest interest and significance to science teachers. The seminar is followed by a sit-down dinner, during which time teachers are able to dialog with each other informally in smaller groups about how the concepts of the seminar can be effectively incorporated into their classrooms. The last half hour of each session (7:00 to 7:30 p.m.) is set aside as a time for the teachers and the guest scientist to clarify and exchange ideas that might help facilitate more effective, enthusiastic student learning.
Event Location
The POS program takes place in the Fermanian Center and the Nicholson Commons Building on the campus of Point Loma Nazarene University. Driving directions and a map of the PLNU campus will be sent to all those who register for the program.
Registration Details
The program subscription fee of $75 covers ~40% of the annual cost of the POS program per teacher. Other support totaling ~60% of the program expenses comes from outside funding organizations and from the Administration of Point Loma Nazarene University. Please use our registration form .
Academic Credit
Point Loma Nazarene University offers one unit of graduate level, academic credit per year (at the highly subsidized rate of $50 per unit) to teachers who attend at least seven of the eight POS lecture/dinner events (this arrangement may be repeated up to a total of 6 units). Alternatively, teachers enrolled in PLNU graduate course BIO692 receive 2 units of credit for POS, but are required to fulfill other assignments relating to the POS presentations.
Sponsorship
The Perspectives on Science program has received strong financial backing from the Point Loma Nazarene University Administration annually since its inception. Additional support over the years has come from several other organizations and agencies, including the CA Science Project: SEASAND, Science Education Association of San Diego, the Girard Foundation of La Jolla, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. For the 2009-09 academic year, all POS expenses in excess of the ~40% covered by teacher subscriptions will be paid for by Point Loma Nazarene University.
Need More Information?
Contact Michael McConnell, either at: mmcconne@pointloma.edu , or at (619) 849-2304