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Nanotechnology Colloquium: STS Civic Forum on the Societal Implications of Nanotechnology (Sept. 12)
The Nanotechnology Colloquium is hosting a presentation by two members of the Science, Technology and Society Program from The University of Texas at Austin at 11:30am at the offices of Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C. including the one at 5400 Renaissance Tower at 1201 Elm Street in Dallas. To register, contact Tricia Knapik at tknapik@winstead.com.
Among its other objectives, the Science, Technology, & Society Program (STS) at the University of Texas at Austin conducts research on societal implications of nanotechnology and organizes activities on nanotechnology awareness in society. The STS Advisory Board, made up of technology thought leaders in the Austin community, ranked increasing public awareness of nanotechnology as STS's top priority. UT Austin is home to many state-of-the-art research institutes related to nanotechnology. For the world's first Civic Forum, STS is collaborating with these institutions, city government, and business and industry partners to research the social impacts of nanotechnology and to understand how this technological innovation will shape the future of our society.
The STS Civic Forum on the Societal Implications of Nanotechnology is a participatory civic event designed to set standards for effective stakeholder engagement of nanotechnology's societal opportunities and challenges. It is the first civic forum in the world focusing public discussion on the social impacts of nanotechnology. Through this event, organizers seek to bring all critical stakeholders together, including government and policy makers; local area businesses, especially those who actively participate in nanotechnology, as well as the industry's innovators and entrepreneurs; academia, scientists, and students; and the general public.
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IEEE: Research at UTD: How it Impacts the Local Business Community (Sept. 12)
The IEEE Dallas Section Consultants Network is hosting a presentation by Dr. Da Hsuan Feng, vice president for research and graudat education at The University of Texas at Dallas at 6:15pm on September 12 at the Holiday Inn Select located at 1655 North Central Expressway in Richardson. There is a $5 dinner charge for IEEE members and a $15 dinner charge for non-members. For more information, see http://www.ieeedallascn.org/
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5th Annual Health Policy & Technology Forum (Sept. 13)
The Health Industry Council of the DFW Region is hosted its fifth annual Health Policy and Technology Forum at 7:30am on September 13 at the DFW Harvey Hotel located at 4545 W. John Carpenter Freeway in Irving. For more information, see Forum Information.
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An Evening With Michael Capellas (Sept.13)
Metroplex Technology Business Council is hosting an banquet and presentation with Michael D. Capellas, president and CEO of MCI at 5:30pm on Sept. 13 at Marriott At Legacy Town Center, located at 7120 Dallas Parkway in Plano. There is a $65 charge for MTBC members and a $75 charge for non-members.
A seasoned general manager, Capellas has run large, global sales and marketing organizations, managed quality assurance programs, and has held a broad range of line management positions at a variety of companies. For more information, call 972-792-2821 or email RSVP@metroplextbc.org
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The Brain: An Owner's Guide The Tinderbox in the Teenage Brain: A Development Period of Vulnerabilities and Opportunities (Sept. 13)
Dr. Ronald Dahl is giving the first in The Brain: An Owner’s Guide series at 7:00pm on September 13 at the at the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas’ Fogelson Auditorium located at 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, in Dallas. There is a $25 charge to attend. Adolescence is a time of igniting passions, a period of naturally strong emotions and motivations. New scientific evidence indicates that some of these changes are rooted in the biological processes of adolescent brain maturation, in ways that create unique opportunities and vulnerabilities. For further information or to reserve a seat, contact Jennifer Zientz at 214-905-3007 or online at www.centerforbrainhealth.org. The presentation is sponsored by Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas & the Neuroscience Center at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.
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Electric Currents in the Earth’s Space Environment (Sept. 14)
The Sigma Xi Chapter at UT Dallas is co-sponsor a colloquium by Professor Rod Heelis, holder of the Cecil and Ida Green Honors Chair in Physics and Director of the Center for Space Sciences at UTD. His presentation is entitled “Electric Currents in the Earth’s Space Environment” at 4pm on September 14 in the Kusch Auditorium (FN 2.102) on the UTD campus.
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IEEE – FW METROCON 2005 (Sept. 14)
The IEEE Fort Worth Section is presenting Metrocon 2005 – Innovating for Society beginning at 8:30am on September 14 at the Wyndam Arlington Hotel at I-30 and the Convention Center Drive in Arlington.
MetroCon offers three parallel conference tracks: Biotechnologies, Power Engineering and Emerging Technologies. This year's topics include the latest advances in biocompatible artificial nanostructures, ocular patient drug delivery systems, 3-D holography, bio-sensors, and processes for molecular-level data measurement and pancreatic islet cell transplantation. There is a $225 charge for IEEE members, a $300 charge for non-members and a $75 charge for students. For more information, or to register, see http://www.metrocon.org
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Galderma Laboratories: Global Leader in Dermatology (Sept 15)
The BioDFW Breakfast Series continues at 7:30am on September 15 with a presentation by Arthur Clapp, the vice president of business development and strategic planning for Galderma Laboratories, L.P. The event will be held at the UT Southwestern Medical Center A.W. Harris Faculty-Alumni Center located at 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas. There is no cost to attend but reservations are required. For more information or to register, see www.dallaschamber.org/calendar.html.
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Angel Groups in Action: Funding Early Stage Innovation (Sept. 15)
The MIT Enterprise Forum is hosting an event on Angel funding at 5pm on September 15 at The University of Texas at Dallas School of Management Building at 900 West Campbell. The MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc. presents a rare insider's look into the ever increasing role of Angel Investing in early stage technologies. Featuring a panel of experts from across the country, "Angel Groups in Action" will close the knowledge gap entrepreneurs and the tech community have of the practices and principles of angel investing. Produced in association with the Angel Capital Association, program attendees and viewers will learn: · the truth behind common myths about angel investors; · common mistakes entrepreneurs make when approaching angels; · the evolution of angel investing and how groups can and do organize effectively today; and · the future trends of angel investments. For more information, or to register email: mitforum@juno.com .
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RFID Tribe Dallas Chapter Meeting: Integrate This! RFID Integration Services & Challenges (Sept. 16)
The RFID Tribe Dallas Chapter Meeting will be held at 11:30am on September 16 at the Offices of Matrix Resources , located at 4851 LBJ Fwy, Suite 700 (at the northwest corner of LBJ Freeway and the Dallas North Tollway) in Dallas. Duncan McCollum, principal at Computer Sciences Corporation will be discussing the industries/applications in which integrators play, the effect of standards on RFID implementations, the impact of off-shoring and other issues. There is a $25 charge for RFID Tribe Members who register 72 hours before the event and then it is a $30 charge. There is a $30 charge for non-members who register 72 hours before the event and then it is $35. RFID Tribe Warriors are free. For more information or to register, see http://rfidtribe.com/
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Robots: An Exhibition of U.S. Automatons from the Leading Edge of Research (Sept. 16)
On Sept. 16, the National Science Foundation (NSF) will host more than a dozen robots and their creators to showcase advanced robotics technology from across the nation. From a learning humanoid head to a full-scale mockup of the Mars Exploration Rover, robots will spend the day flying, hopping, scooting and just showing off.
The robots are here to highlight U.S.-funded robotics research and the findings of a new study, the World Technology Evaluation Center International Study of Robotics. The report culminates a nearly 2-year effort to evaluate robotics research and development in the United States, Japan, Korea and Western Europe. The findings for the United States are not all positive. U.S. researchers have developed advanced robotics, but national strategies and coordinated funding efforts in other countries pose a serious challenge to U.S. competitiveness. While our nation leads in such areas as robot-assisted surgery and mobile, space robots, foreign laboratories are developing the state-of-the-art service and industrial robots — in some cases overtaking the United States in fields we once dominated.
Similar trends exist across the six different categories of the report: Robotic Vehicles; Space Robotics; Industrial, Service and Personal Robots; Humanoid Robots; Robotics in Biology and Medicine; and Networked Robots.
Sponsored by NSF, NASA and the National Institutes of Health, the report was drafted by a panel of six robotics experts who visited more than 50 research sites across the globe.
A daylong workshop will present the detailed report findings, while a webcast media briefing will provide a concise summary for the media. Panel chair George Bekey, of the University of Southern California, will present the summary, after which all six panelists will be available to answer questions.
Researchers will demonstrate robots exclusively to the media beginning at 1:00 p.m., with all rooms opening for media previews at 11:30 a.m. The demonstrations, including opportunities for visitors to control some of the robots, are open to the public from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Due to space limitations, please register in advance. Please contact Josh Chamot, NSF Media Officer for Engineering, at jchamot@nsf.gov or (703) 292-7730.
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IEEE CVT and CS Societies Dallas Chapter: Benefits of Beamforming to Mobile WiMAX (Sept. 20)
The Dallas Chapter of the IEEE CVT and CS Societies are hosting their next 2005 Technical Luncheon at 11am on September 20 at The Holiday Inn Select, located at 1655 N. Central Expressway in Richardson. David Maez, the senior manager of product marketing and standards at Navini Networks will be discussing “Benefit of Beamforming to Mobile WiMax”. Maez previously worked at WorldComm and SkyTel with management roles in Emerging Technologies and Wireless Broadband Systems Development. Eight years of hands on Wireless Broadband experience both in the Operator and Vendor industry. There is a $5 lunch charge for IEEE members and a $10 charge for non-members. For more information, see www.cvt-dallas.org.
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Society of Women Engineers Presents Nancy Garnett (Sept 20)
The September meeting of the Society of Women Engineers will be held at 6:15pm on September 20 in Nedley’s Restaurant – Community Room. The restaurant is located at 1801 North Plano Road between Campbell and Collins Blvd. Nancy Garnett currently holds the position of Environmental Manager at TXI Operations, LP. Nancy is a graduate of New Mexico State University with a BS in Chemical Engineering and is a Professional Engineer. For more information, contact Jennifer Ray at jray@ppoinc.net or 214-226-6967.
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The Brain: An Owner's Guide – Prozac and the Brain (Sept. 20)
Dr. Graham Emslie is giving the second in the The Brain: An Owner’s Guide series at 7:00pm on September 20 at the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas’ Fogelson Auditorium located at 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, in Dallas. There is $25 charge to attend. The controversy is heating up about prescribing SSRI’s (Prozac-like medications) to children and adolescents with depression. Reports of suicidal behaviors and adverse effects are coming to light. Scientists are asking questions about the true effectiveness of these medications. Is marketing impersonating itself as science? These and other questions will be discussed as well as how these medications affect the developing brain. For further information or to reserve a seat, contact Jennifer Zientz at 214-905-3007 or online at www.centerforbrainhealth.org. The presentation is sponsored by Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas & the Neuroscience Center at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.
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IEEE Vehicular Technology Fall Conference - NextGen Networks and Services through Broadband Wireless (Sept. 25-29)
The IEEE Vehicular Technology Society and IEEE Dallas Section are hosting The IEEE Vehicular Technology Fall Conference is being held on September 25-29 at the Hotel Intercontinental located at 15201 Dallas Parkway in Addison.
The theme of the conference is "NextGen Networks and Services through Broadband Wireless". In addition to having a carefully selected, strong technical program, the conference features visionary plenaries from high profile speakers, and exciting tutorials that represent technical innovation and applications associated with an ever-expanding wireless industry.
The VTC-2005 Fall Conference provides a venue for wireless telecommunications including digital signal processing, transmission technologies and vehicular technologies with academic and industry experts attending to exchange ideas and to discuss their latest projects. The focus is on wireless technologies for 3rd and 4th generation networks and the hardware, firmware and software that are making it all a reality.
For more information or to register, see www.vtc2005fall.org
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Fusion Forum: The Crossroads of Technology (Sept. 28)
The Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce Technology Business Council’s 3 rd Quarter Issues Forum will be held at 7am on September 28 at the Science Place & TI Founders IMAX Theater. Scheduled speakers include Dr. Carol Tamminga of UT Southwestern Medical Center, James Von Ehr of Zyvex, Dr. Arthur Bollon of Hemobiotech and Dr. Jacques Banchereau of the Baylor Institute for Immunology Research. Space is limited to the first 100 registrants. There is a $55 charge for chamber members and a $75 charge for non-members. For more information or to register, see www.DallasTBC.Org.
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How to Grow from Zero to $12 Billion, and Help Create an Industry Along the Way (Sept. 28)
TeXchange is hosting a presentation by Jure Sola, Chairman and CEO of Sanmina-SCI at 6pm on September 28 at the Maggiano’s Little Italy, located in Northpark Mall in Dallas. There is a $40 charge for members and a $60 for non-members.
Mr. Sola co-founded Sanmina in 1980 and has helped grow the company to become one of the world's largest and most successful electronic manufacturing services ( EMS) companies. Today Sanmina-SCI has 45,000 employees, 14 million square feet of facilities located in 21 countries, and over $12 billion in annual sales to customers like Alcatel, Cisco Systems, Echostar, General Electric, Hewlett Packard, IBM, and Nortel and Raytheon. For more information, see www.texchange.org.
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From Fish to Colossus: How the German Lorenz Cipher was Broken at Bletchley Park (Sept. 30)
UTD’s CyberSecurity and Emergency Preparedness Institute is hosting a presentation by Dr. Harvey Cragon, professor Emeritus at UT Austin and adjunct professor at UTD entitled “From Fish to Colossus: How the German Lorenz Cipher was Broken at Bletchley Park” at 11am on September 30 in the TI Auditorium ECS 2.102. Internet security is an area of active research today and a 60-year old example of breaking into an enciphered communications network will be described by Dr. Cragon. For more information, call 972-883-2563.
