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Biology

Fall 1999 Schedule


September

17 Dr. Catherine Loudon, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
"Chemical signal interception by insect antennae"

24 Dr. George Schulte, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Sabbatical Seminar: Mechano-transduction in rat osteocytes

October

1 Dr. John Martinko, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Role of growth hormone in immune response control

8 Fall Break

15 Jay Therrien, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Plant systematics and conservation biology

22 Dr. Robert Lahue, Epply Cancer Institute, Omaha, NE
Genetic instability and human diseases

29 Dr. Michael Kelrick, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
"A pilgram's progess: prospects for an exotic species (scentless chamomile, Matricaria perforata) in a new world"  

November

5 Allison Welch, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
"Benefits of mate choice in gray tree frogs"

12 Truman State University Biology Faculty Panel:
Undergraduate research opportunities & admission to graduate schools

19 Open  

December

3 Biology Honors Students* (4:30-6:00)


All seminars are on Fridays from 12:30 - 1:30 pm in Magruder Hall, room 124 unless otherwise noted (*). Refreshments are available at 12:15 pm