January

      16         Dr. Tom Tomasi; Southwest Missouri State University; Springfield, MO

                         "Thyroid function and mammalian hibernation"

      23         Biology Faculty Panel; Truman State University; Kirksville, MO

                         "Undergraduate research opportunities for summer 1997"

      30         Dr. Christopher Haufler; University of Kansas; Lawrence, KS

                         "The pteridophyte polyploidy paradox:  Doing creative science when

                         data conflict"

February

        6         Dr. Marilyn Yoder; University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City, MO

                         "X-ray crystal structures of pectate degrading enzymes"

      13         Open

      20         Dr. Angello Capparella; Illinois State University; Normal, IL

                         "Bird diversity in South America:  Pattern, process, and preservation"

      27         Dr. Andy Hilgartner; Independent Scholar; Kirksville, MO

                         "Enzyme chemistry and biological purposiveness"

March

      13         Dr. James Cox; Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine; Kirksville, MO

                         "Properties of melanoma cell invasion"

      20         Dr. George Shinn; Truman State University; Kirksville, MO

                         "Jaws 4:  Recent attacks by chaetognaths"

April

        3         Dr. Russell Kirt; College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn, IL

                         "Small scale prairie restoration"

        3         Dr. Joseph Francisco; Purdue University; West Lafayette, IN    

                         "Interaction of man-made chemicals with the atmosphere"  

                          *7:30 pm – Activities Room, SUB – Sigma Xi Lecture *

      10         Truman Undergraduate Biology Honors Students

      17         Truman Undergraduate Biology Honors Students