Faculty of Engineering Bulletin for Monday, March 7, 2005

Speakers:

Mon., March 7, 11:00 am, Becton Faculty Lounge:
Department of Biomedical Engineering Special Seminar:
    "The Mechanism of Osteoinduction by Nacre: Effects of
    Soluble Proteins and Insoluble Matrix," Dr. Ming Ni,
    University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
    Host: Prof. Mark Saltzman.

Wed., March 9, 11:00 am, Becton 3rd floor Alcove. 
Department of Electrical Engineering Special Seminar:
    "Gate Stack Integration for Advanced ULSI,"
    Prof. Robert M. Wallace, Departments of Electrical
    Engineering and Physics, University of Texas at Dallas.
    Host: Prof. T.P. Ma.

To lecture in Congress:
    March 10, Prof. James Duncan, BME and EE, and Dr. Ken Vives
    from the Yale Neurosurgery Department will present at the
    Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC,
    an overview of the research being performed on Prof. Duncan's
    grant entitled "Bioimaging and Intervention in Neocortical
    Epilepsy" and the integration of this technology into clinical practice.
    The audience will consist of the Medical Technology Caucus of the
    U.S. 109th Congress; this caucus was formed in 1993 to increase
    awareness among members of Congress and their staffs of the
    issues faced by the medical technology sector. This Caucus is
    currently chaired by Rep. James Ramstad (R-MN) and Rep.
    Anna Eshoo (D-CA). Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)
    will introduce Prof. Duncan and Dr. Vives to the Caucus.

Come and learn at "Science Saturdays":
    Prof. Ainissa Ramirez, ME, has organized a series of talks
    on topics in biomedical engineering, astronomy, psychology,
    and the environment for 7th graders and up. The talks are
    also open to the general public. Lasting about 40 minutes, the
    talks will be given at 10:30 am in Becton Center, 15 Prospect
    Street, Davies Auditorium on the following dates:

        March 26, "Emotional Intelligence: Is There Anything To It?"
        Prof. Peter Salovey, Dean of Yale College.

        April 2, "Mapping the Universe: A Quest for Dark Matter,"
        Prof. Priya Natarajan, Astronomy.

        April 9, "Weird New Life on Earth," Prof. Michael Donoghue,        
        Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

        April 16, "Tissue Engineering: Growing New Organs in a Dish,"
        Prof. Erin Lavik, Biomedical Engineering.

        April 23, "Environment and Health: What's Worth Worrying
        About," Prof. John Wargo, Forestry & Environmental Studies.

Director for Engineering Advancement:
    The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Yale is searching for
    a Director for Engineering Advancement. The Director will report
    to the Dean of Engineering, develop and direct programs to
    promote a positive public awareness of Yale Engineering, and
    serve the more general engineering missions for research, teaching,
    and service. Also, foster relations with government, industry,
    alumni, friends, and collaborators of Yale's engineering programs.
    Also, develop and direct student and alumni outreach programs such
    as placement of students in corporate internships and manage
    distinguished visitor programs. Also, oversee public relations
    programs, production of publicity and recruiting materials, and
    evolution of Yale Engineering web sites.

    Requirements: Master's degree in engineering, science,
    marketing, communications, or related field. Also, knowledge
    of engineering technology, experience with communications,
    publishing, development, or public relations, and at least 6 years
    of outreach or advancement experience related to higher education.
    Please apply online at www.yale.edu/jobs and include your letter
    of interest and resume. Reference Requisition #: CJAN21567

Postdoctoral position elsewhere:
    The Optoelectronic Circuits and Systems Laboratory at UCLA
    is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in optical physics.
    The laboratory has recently demonstrated the first silicon laser
    and is seeking to expand its activities in this and related areas.
    Applicants should have a background in theoretical and experimental
    nonlinear optics as well as experience in solid-state theory.
    Send CV and names and email addresses of three references to
    Addy Olivier, <addyo@ea.ucla.edu>

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