The Science & Technology Discovery Series is a breakfast program that showcases timely topics in science and technology. The purpose is to educate the interested layperson about new developments in science and technology, and to emphasize the importance and contributions of our research institutions.

2010-2011 Season Speakers

September 10, 2010: Dr. Usha Varanasi, Director, Northwest Fisheries Science Center
Topic: The legacy of the Exxon Valdez and the effects of oil spills on aquatic ecosystems

October 8, 2010: Dr. Andy McShea, Chief Operating Officer, Theo Chocolate
Topic: The science of chocolate

November 12, 2010: Dr. Shwetak Patel, Assistant Professor, University of Washington Computer Science and Engineering & Electrical Engineering
Topic: Smart dwellings and cutting-edge energy conservation technology

December 10, 2010: Dr. David Urdal, Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer and Director, Dendreon
Topic: Discovery, development, and commercialization of novel cancer therapeutics

January 14, 2011: John Gardner,Vice President, Advancement and External Affairs, Washington State University
Topic: Regional biofuel efforts

February 11, 2011: Dr. Sam Wasser, Director, University of Washington Center for Conservation Biology
Topic: Non-invasive wildlife forensics and monitoring methods

March 11, 2011: Gene Walther, Deputy Director, Diagnostics, Discovery, Global Health Program, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Topic: Gates Foundation's global health initiatives

April 8, 2011: Dr. Krishna Nadella, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Microgreen & Dr. Vipin Kumar, Director, University of Washington Microcellular Consortium
Topic: Improving common plastics on the molecular level

May 13, 2011: Dr. Joshua Akey, Assistant Professor, University of Washington Department of Genome Sciences
Topic: Very recent human evolution

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