St. Olaf College | This Week in Science

April 10-14, 2023

Monday, April 10

Biology Seminar: Silent crickets and anemic bluebirds: studies of emerging host-parasite interactions
Susan Balenger, Postdoctoral Associate, University of Minnesota
4 PM, RNS 410

Tuesday, April 11

No Seminar

Wednesday, April 12

Chemistry AC/DC Seminar: Hydrophilic Micro- and Macroelectrodes with Antibiofouling Properties for Biomedical Applications
Prof. Noe Alvarez and his research group, University of Cincinnati
Zoom room: (link) 916 2912 2472, Pass: Electrode

Thursday, April 13

Engineering Drop-in Advising
If you are interested in the Engineering Studies program and have questions about what courses to take or how you might benefit from becoming a concentrator, please drop by! This is an open advising session, so just come by with questions to hear what questions other students have.
11:30 am, RNS 297

Opportunities in Science Education Drop-in Advising
Science teachers are in demand! There is an especially urgent need for educators of color. Come learn about what it’s like to be a science teacher, about possibilities and pathways to a teaching license, or about the education department at St. Olaf and how we can help you reach your goals in many different science careers. Drop in for informal conversation and advising with Emily Mohl, associate professor in biology and education.
11:30 AM, RNS 426

Friday, April 14

Chemistry Seminar: Why Computational Chemistry is Cool
Catherine Moulder, PhD, Visiting Assistant Professor Applicant
3:00 pm, RNS 310