Hutton Honors College

Thursday, September 6, 2007 * 5:00-6:30 p.m. * SIGN-UP REQUIRED!
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Professor Richard N. Zare is the Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor of Natural Science at Stanford University. He is an internationally renowned researcher in seminal studies in physical and analytical chemistry, as well as a pioneer in the field of laser chemistry. He has also made major contributions to science pedagogy and education policy, and has taught an introductory chemistry class every year since arriving at Stanford in 1977. Aside from being a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a foreign member of the Royal Society, he has been actively involved in national science policy by serving for six years on the policy-setting board of the National Science Foundation. One of the highest recognitions Professor Zare has received is the National Medal of Science, awarded in 1983 for his contributions in molecular spectroscopy, photochemistry, and chemical reaction dynamics. He is the author or co-author of more than 700 publications, has written four books, and holds more than 50 patents. Join us for an informal discussion with this exciting scientist about his work and your interests, whether in public policy, science education, or research. This supper is co-sponsored by the Wells Scholars Program.

On campus as a Patten Lecturer, Professor Zare will deliver the following public lectures:

• Chemical Fizzics: All About Bubbles
  on Tuesday, Sept. 4, in Chemistry 122 at 7:30 p.m.
• Adventures in Liquid Steam Chemical Analysis and Nanoparticle Chemical Synthesis
  on Wednesday, Sept. 5, Chemistry 122 at 4 p.m.
• Sex, Lies, and Title IX (Public Lecture on Title IX in the Academy, and Not Just Sports)
  on Thursday, Sept. 6, Whittenberger Auditorium at 2 p.m.
• NASA Mission STARDUST: Catching a Comet By The Tail
  on Thursday, Sept. 6, in Chemistry 122 at 7:30 p.m.