Upcoming Events
Cosmology: The Science of the Whole Universe (Feb. 27)
The University of Texas at Dallas Physics Department, the UTD Center for Science and Mathematics Education Research and Sigma Xi are presenting a talk by Dr. Wolfgang Rindler titled "Cosmology: The Science of the Whole Universe" at 7pm on February 27 in the Conference Center room 1.212. The event is free and open to the public.
An elementary survey of modern cosmology, wherein the whole universe – its galaxies stretching without limit in all directions – is treated as a huge dynamical system whose motion is governed by its own gravity. How did it all start, and how will it end? And what is the universe made of? Ordinary matter, as we know it here on earth, accounts for less than 5% of it! The rest is mysterious "dark matter" and "dark energy", the subjects of intense ongoing research. All these matters will be discussed, along with brief excursions into life in the universe and the possible existence of other universes.
This interactive, and lively, discussion is designed to give teachers new information relating to the Nature of Science, Systems and Energy that can be woven into current curricula. Teachers will receive two hours of professional development credit.
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A Closer Look At The SEC (March 2)
The Richardson Chamber of Commerce is hosting a presentation by Paul Atkins of the Securities and Exchange at 11:45 a. m. on March 2 at the Richardson Hotel, located at 701 E. Campbell Road in Richardson. There is a $30 charge for members and a $35 for non-members. There is a $10 surcharge after Feb. 27. For more information or to register, email RSVP@telecomcorridor.com or call 972-792-2800.
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Raytheon & Systems of Systems Engineering (March 16)
Join Jack Costello, vice president of Business Development and Strategic Planning for Network Centric Systems when he presents "Raytheon & Systems of Systems Engineering" at 11am on March 16 in the TI Auditorium on The University of Texas at Dallas campus. As one of the nation's largest aerospace and defense companies, the Raytheon Company is continuously working with 21 st Century information and netcentric technologies as they apply to future business. Much of Raytheon's strategic direction focuses on the systems and systems-of-systems engineering requirements necessary for solutions to the complex problems of a diverse customer population. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact keithly@utdallas.edu.
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Society of Women Engineering: Play With the Boys and Still Be a Girl (March 21)
The March meeting of the Society of Women Engineers will be held at 6:15pm on March 21, 2006 at the Nedley's Restaurant at 1801 North Plano Road. Pamela Christy of Your Coaching Connection will be the speaker. For more information, contact Jennifer Ray at jray@ppoinc.net or 214-226-6967.
