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Monday, May 12, 2008
Lecture Series
"The Voyage for Cleaner Energy"
Robert Swan

British Polar Explorer, Robert Swan, is scheduled to lecture at UCLA on Monday at 4:00pm.  Robert is the first person in history to walk to both the north and south poles and has recently launched his Voyage for Cleaner Energy.  During this first phase of the voyage, Robert will be speaking at 22 universities on the west coast of the U.S.A.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Robert Swan and hear him speak about his journeys that have led him to launching the Voyage for Cleaner Energy.

110 La Kretz Hall
4:00p.m.

Thursday, May 8, 2008
EXP Lecture Series
Dr. Michael Goodchild presents: Geopspatial Tools in the Humanitites

Description: A series of new tools, including geographic information systems, the Global Positioning System, satellite remote sensing, and geobrowsers such as Google Earth have begun to influence work in the humanities. It is now much easier to handle geographic referents such as place names, easier to create, share, and analyze maps, and easier to synthesize geographic information from distributed and often voluntary sources.  Dr. Goodchild will review this domain, using examples to show the kinds of advances that are being made. Spatial perspectives can provide startling insights, and there is growing interest in the fundamental concepts that underlie this form of intelligence.

1261 Bunche Hall
4:30pm Reception
5:00pm Lecture
Please RSVP

Friday, April 25, 2008
The Future of Nanotechnology: A Legislative Summit
Assemblymember Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) in association with UCLA Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) present "The Future of Nanotechnology: Legislative Summit."

There are spaces in the world too small to be seen with even the most powerful optical microscopes. Nanotechnology, sometimes referred to as the science of the very small, has far-reaching economic and quality-of-life implications. How small is small? A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. The human hair is approximately 80,000 nanometers wide, for example. A nanometer-sized particle also is smaller than a living cell and can be seen only with the most powerful microscopes available today. Numerous products featuring the unique properties of nanoscale materials – including computer equipment, drug delivery systems and medical diagnostic tools, burn and wound dressings in hospitals, car parts, protective coatings on eyeglasses, cosmetics and clothing – are available to consumers and industry today. And new uses in our homes, offices and on the road are being envisioned and developed. This summit is the first step for stakeholders from industry, government, research institutes and environmental groups to discuss responsible ways to regulate nanotechnology without stifling progress.

Confirmed panelists include: Lenny Rome, Ph.D; Andre Nel, Ph.D, MD; John Froines, Ph.D., Hilary Godwin, Ph. D.; Tim Malloy, JD, Jeffrey Wong (DTSC); George Alexeef, Ph.D (OEHHA); Terry O’Day, Environment Now; Patrick Soon-Shiong

Photos from the event

CNSI Auditorium
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please RSVP

Tuesday, March 4, 2008
UC Day in Sacramento
UC Day is the annual event that brings together University of California family of alumni, stakeholders and friends to share their UC story with California’s elected officials in Sacramento. That message emphasizes the vital role that the University of California plays in:

• Providing a high-quality, affordable education
• Improving the quality of life for Californians through its fundamental missions of teaching, research and public service
• Creating solutions for the health, environmental, social and economic challenges facing the state

This year’s theme will be “UC Goes Green,” showcasing the public service the 10-campus system provides California through environmental innovation. UC, named one of America’s greenest schools last year by Sierra magazine, is also a leader in researching environmental issues, hosting the new Energy Biosciences and Joint BioEnergy institutes.

Thursday, January 31, 2008
Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America
On January 31, UCLA students, staff and faculty can participate in an important symposium about global warming, as we join more than 1,400 other U.S. institutions in hosting “Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America.”

The day-long event will feature discussions of climate change through the lenses of science, politics and the economy.  Events will include presentations by guest speakers and UCLA experts; art and music performances; and a screening of the 2007 documentary, “The 11th Hour.” A vendor fair in Bruin Plaza will showcase environmentally friendly businesses and campus organizations.

Sponsored by several campus organizations, including the Campus Sustainability Committee, the Institute of the Environment and the Office of the Chancellor, Focus the Nation will shed light on how each individual — and our community — can help reverse global warming.

Friday, January 25, 2008
UCLA Law Review Volume 55 Symposium
Changing Climates: Adapting Law and Policy to a Transforming World
UCLA School of Law is holding a day long symposium regarding legal issues involving climate change.
Symposium Themes: Domestic Litigation in a Post-Mass v. EPA World; International Law & Climate Change; The Adequacy of Regulatory Institutions to Address Climate Change; Implementation Issues and Climate Change.
UCLA School of Law
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

January 29 - 30, 2008
Symposium on Molecular Nanosystems
California NanoSystems Institute and Kyushu University Global COE present joint symposium on molecular nanosystems. Symposium Themes: Molecular Informatics; Molecular System Creation; Energy and Material Conversion; BioMolecular Systems.
Featured speakers: Prof. Leonard Rome, Interim Director, CNSI, and Senior Associate Dean for Research, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine; Prof. Wataru Koterayama, Vice President, Kyushu University; Prof. Omar Yaghi, Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCLA; Prof. Seiji Shinkai, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University.
The Auditorium of California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI)

January 31, 2008
Oppenheim Lecture Series Event
The 11th Hour
Produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, and written and directed by Leila Conners Petersen and Nadia Conners, “The 11th Hour” describes the last moment when change is possible. The film explores how humanity has arrived at this moment – how we live, how we impact the earth’s ecosystems and what we can do to change our course.
Korn Convocational Hall, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Screening: 6:30 p.m.

Monday, February 11, 2008
The UCLA Institute of the Environment
Oppenheim Lecture Series
"A Blueprint for Healing the Bay”
Focusing on the Los Angeles region, Dr. Gold will present and discuss solutions to Santa Monica Bay’s and the region’s water quality problems.  Included in the discussion will be recommendations for watershed management, stormwater pollution reduction, wastewater management, the local water supply, augmented local water supply and a more livable Los Angeles.  The implementation of this integrated approach would result in beaches safer for swimming, and healthier and cleaner coastal waters.
Lenart Auditorium at the Fowler Museum of Cultural History
6:00 p.m.

February 27-March 1, 2008
ATHGO International Symposia
Global Warming: Change Your Attitude! Not the Weather Fifth Annual Global Forum
From February 27-March 1, 2008 a diverse group of 300 students and young entrepreneurs will convene at UCLA’s Tom Bradley International Hall for ATHGO’s Fifth Annual Global Forum titled “Global Warming: Changes YOUR Attitude! Not the Weather.” The four-day practicum based event will focus on the most pressing environmental issues concerning Global Warming and Climate Change. Participants will discuss and explore the effects of Global Warming, its effects and implications, various solutions and the impediments to systemic change.

Sunday, January 27, 2008
UCLA Center for Society and Genetics Annual Symposium: Babies by Design
Learn about how technologies for testing embryos allow parents to discover an ever-increasing amount of genetic information, inviting them to select only the best traits for their children.
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.