Monthly Archives: September 2009

Science In the News – a Harvard seminar series

By Lily | Published: September 17, 2009
More talks! Swine flu, green technologies, stem cells, gene therapy–we hear about science almost every day in the news. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more, check out this seminar series run by Science In the News (SITN),  a group of Harvard Ph.D. students enthusiastic about communicating science to the public. On Wednesday, September 23rd, [...]
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3 great microfluidics talks on the web

By Lily | Published: September 15, 2009
If you can’t attend the microfluidics talks I’ve posted for the Boston area, there are some excellent talks on the web. Check out these three from leaders in the field: 1. George Whitesides talks about paper microfluidic diagnostics and much more at TEDBoston. 20 minutes. (2009) 2. Stephen Quake asks, “Is it beyond the reach of physics [...]
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Micro/Nano-technology Seminar Series @MIT

By Lily | Published: September 15, 2009
The organizers of the Micro/Nano-technology Seminar Series (MNSS) at MIT have put together a fantastic lineup this fall. Unless otherwise noted, the talks are held on Thursdays at 3pm in Building 36 on the fourth-floor (Room [...]
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Screening of Coma with author Robin Cook

By Lily | Published: September 14, 2009
As part of its Science on Screen series, the Coolidge Corner Theatre will be showing the film Coma (1978) on Monday, September 21st at 7pm. Author Robin Cook will give an introduction, discussing medical and ethical issues in the film, which was directed by fellow physician-author Michael Crichton. A young surgical resident unearths a chilling conspiracy [...]
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Agresti talk on drop-based microfluidic screening

By Lily | Published: September 14, 2009
Now that fall is approaching along with the beginning of the academic year, Boston has exploded with activity. There are a ton of upcoming events related to microfluidics/BioMEMS/medicine that I will be highlighting in the next few days. While all of the talks are in the Boston area, links to audio/video recordings will be listed [...]
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