Spokane Science & Technology Discovery Series: Register today for the 2007-08 Season!
The Discovery Series highlights new and breakthrough developments in science and technology by showcasing Washington state's leading scientists and researchers. The 2007-08 season speaker series is designed for business and community leaders who want to stay on top of important advancements being made in our state, nationally and internationally. The Spokane Science & Technology Discovery Series is a program of the Technology Alliance and the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research.
Discovery Series presentations begin at 8:00 am and open with a buffet breakfast at 7:30 am at the Spokane Athletic Club. The intimate setting encourages discussion with a Q&A session following the speaker's presentation. Each session adjourns promptly at 9:00 am. The 2007-08 season is set with a dynamic roster of nationally and internationally renowned speakers who will discuss timely topics in layperson's terms. REGISTER TODAY!
Add to del.icio.us2007-08 Season Speakers
September 21, 2007: Deborah Kelley, Associate Professor of Oceanography, University of Washington - Topic: Lost City Hydrothermal Field on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
October 19, 2007: Saif Hussain, Coffman Engineers - Topic: Technologies to protect structures and people from earthquakes
November 16, 2007: Judd Case, Eastern Washington University - Topic: Hunting dinosaurs in Antarctica
January 18, 2008: Steve Setter, Washington State University - Topic: Pharmaceutical care of the elderly
February 15, 2008: Dan Rosen, Dan Rosen & Associates - Topic: Technology innovations, venture investments and the marketplace
March 21, 2008: Andrea Copping, Senior Program Manager, Marine Sciences Lab (Sequim), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Topic: Climate Change - Predicting the Changes, Mitigating the Impacts
April 18, 2008: Jim Sledge, Affiliate Faculty, UW School of Dentistry, and Clinical Coordinator, RIDE program - Topic: Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE)
May 16, 2008: Suzan Kardong-Edgren, Washington State University - Topic: Human Patient Simulation Project
Membership
Join a membership of business and community leaders for exclusive monthly presentations on the latest developments in science and technology. Register today! There is no cut-off date but don't miss a single breakfast.
Registration for the 2007-08 season is now open! Membership for the season is $250. Includes 2 guest passes for the season. Membership is non-transferable and non-refundable.
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[Please note: You will be directed to an online registration service at Sporg.com. (A new browser window will open.) Your online registration via Sporg will be safe and secure. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Chee, (206) 389-7259.]
Sponsorships
We invite you to become a sponsor of the Spokane Science & Technology Discovery Series. Opportunities to introduce the speakers, thank your clients, attend with your colleagues, display your company logo at each event, on the program web site and all email communications, are available. Please contact Laurie Hassell for more information: lhassell@nwabr.org or (206) 465-4691.
2006-07 Season Speakers
September 22 : Dr. Lee Siwek, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, Sacred Heart Medical Center, will discuss the da Vinci robot and its use in cardiac bypass surgery.
October 27 : Daniel Malarkey, Founder, Washington Biodiesel, will talk about using canola to manufacture biodiesel and the new refining facility under construction in Warden, Washington.
December 8 : Dr. Leroy Hood, Founder and President, Institute for Systems Biology, will delineate his use of emerging systems technologies in predictive, personalized and preventive medicine.
February 2 : Dr. Toby Bradshaw, Washington Research Foundation Professor of Biological Science, University of Washington, will talk about the biology behind the controversy over genetically engineered food.
March 2 : Dr. Kim Kidwell, Associate Professor of Crop & Soil Sciences, Washington State University, will talk about breeding, genetics, and cultivar development of spring wheats.
May 4 : Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, NASA astronaut and CEO of the Museum of Flight, will discuss her five shuttle missions and lessons learned from this amazing frontier.
June 1 : Dr. Howard Grimes, Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of Molecular Biosciences/Molecular Plant Sciences, Washington State University, will discuss his research on changing plant biochemistry for use in new therapeutic approaches to diseases such as asthma and arthritis.
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