Division of Professional Practice
Georgia Institute of Technology
631 Cherry Street
Savant Building, First Floor
Rooms 103 & 112
Atlanta, GA 30332-0260
(404) 894-3320
Fax: (404) 894-7308
profpractice@dopp.gatech.edu

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CAMPUS CALENDAR & EVENTS:   October 1, 2009

TODAY

Learn Web Design for Accessibility

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Online

This online course, created by Georgia Tech’s Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, offers up-to-date information for web designers on creating sites that are accessible to people disabilities.

Academic Job Search Workshops

4:00 PM
Student Center

Workshops aimed at educating Graduate Students and Future Faculty on the specifics of a job search in academia.

Academic Teaching Workshops

11:00 AM
Student Center

Workshops for Graduate Students, T.A.s, and Future Faculty on popular topics for teaching enhancement

The New Economy Business Model and the Crisis of US Capitalism

2:30 PM
GT Student Success Center - Presidential Suite B

Globalization, Innovation, and Development (GID) Lecture Series with William Lazonick, University of Massachusetts speaking on “The New Economy Business Model and the Crisis of US Capitalism".

Commencement Fair

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Student Center Ballroom

Attend the Commencement Fair - Your One-Stop-Shop for All Graduation Needs!

Information in Air Traffic Control

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Technology Square Research Building, Room 132

Durso will discuss the current air traffic control system focusing on the workings of the familiar airport control tower and about how needs vary as function of the aircraft and the controller position.

UPCOMING

2009 IBB Distinguished Lecturer

October 2, 2009   11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
IBB Atrium

IBB will be hosting Phillip Sharp, PhD for the 2009 IBB Distinguished Lecturer.

"The Biology and Therapeutic Promise of Small RNAs"

Innovations in Quantitative Equity Research

October 2, 2009   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Executive classroom

An introduction into quantitative equity investment process as well as the
challenges and opportunities faced by today’s quantitative investors.

Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy

October 2, 2009   8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Georgia Tech Global Learning Center

A comprehensive look at the ways science and innovation policies can shape the future and address the major challenges facing humanity. 200 presentations by an international line-up of more than 300 researchers.

Zombies vs. Robots at Le Flash 2009

October 2, 2009   7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Castleberry Hill neighborhood

Carl DiSalvo, Assistant Professor of Digital Media in the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture within the Ivan Allen College at Georgia Tech, and David Holstius are debuting their work “We Are Survival Machines” at Le Flash 2009 on October 2

Women’s Softball vs. North Georgia College

October 3, 2009   11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Shirley Clements Mewborn Field

Georgia Tech continues its fall schedule against local opponents with two games against the North Georgia College Saints.

Women’s Softball vs. Kennesaw State University

October 4, 2009   1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Shirley Clements Mewborn Field

Georgia Tech continues its fall schedule against local opponents with two games against the Kennesaw State University Owls.

World Habitat Day Panel Event

October 5, 2009   4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium

Housing after the Crash...Creating Better Options for our Future
Co-hosted by College of Architecture and Habitat for Humanity

Student Construction Association Speaker Series

October 6, 2009   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Architecture Building, Room 207

As part of the 50th Anniversary of Building Construction at Tech, the Student Construction Association will host industry professionals in a monthly speaker series.

Georgia Tech CERT Class Getting Under way

October 6, 2009   October 6 and 7, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; October 8, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Campus Recreation Center

The Office of Emergency Preparedness offers a Campus Emergency Response Team training course Oct. 6, 7 and 8.

ChBE Fall 2009 Seminar Series-October 7, 2009

October 7, 2009   3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
M Building/G011

ChBE Fall 2009 Seminar Series

ECE 8010 Graduate Research Seminar

October 7, 2009   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Van Leer Building Auditorium (Room W200)

This seminar covers ECE-related research projects, centers, and other activities at Georgia Tech.

Book Series: Michael Dobbins’ URBAN DESIGN AND PEOPLE

October 7, 2009   6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium

Engaging debate and discussion featuring the author and a panel of local practitioners.

IMPACT Speaker Series: Martin Melaver, Author, Living Above the Store

October 7, 2009   4:30 PM
LeCraw Auditorium, College of Management Building

This week’s Impact Speaker is Martin Melaver, author of Living Above the Store. His talk is entitled “When the sustainability revolution comes: the stories we tell in the days to come.” A book signing and reception to follow his talk.

Integrating Approaches/Practices to Address Conflicts in Chaotic World

October 7, 2009   7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Hilton - Atlanta, GA

The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) presents their 9th Annual Conference, “Integrating Approaches and Practices to Address Conflicts in a Chaotic World".

Design of a Collaboration Mechanism based on Capacity Exchange Prices

October 7, 2009   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Executive classroom

Design of a Collaboration Mechanism based on Capacity Exchange Prices in Multicommodity Flow Networks

Atomic Assistance: Causes and Consequences of Nuclear Cooperation

October 8, 2009   1:00 PM
Klaus Advanced Computing Bldg - Room 1116

A CISTP Lunch & Lecture with presenter Matthew Fuhrmann (Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of South Carolina) speaking on “Atomic Assistance: The Causes and Consequences of Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation".

Kosal Lecture & Booksigning - Nanotechnology for Defense

October 8, 2009   6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
GT Barnes & Noble

Margaret Kosal, Assistant Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs will give a lecture and have a book signing of her new book: “Nanotechnology for Chemical and Biological Defense” at the GT Barnes & Noble Bookstore.

James Bond at Georgia Tech

October 8, 2009   4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tech Square Research Building Auditorium

"James Bond at Georgia Tech” - GT professors and researchers from the fields of Literature, History, Chemistry and Engineering present papers showing how 007 is relevant in these fields of study. Free & open to the public.

You Are Here by Colin Ellard

October 8, 2009   5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Emory University

Please join us for a engaging talk by author and research psychologist Colin Ellard based upon his recent book, You Are Here: Why we can find our way to the moon but get lost in the mall. It is a compelling journey into the science and psychology of how l

CULC Construction Town Hall Meeting

October 8, 2009   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Manufacturing Research Center

The Design and Construction department within Facilities will inform the Tech community on the progress and next steps in the construction of the Clough Undergraduate Learning Center.

Length Bias in the Measurements of Carbon Nanotubes

October 8, 2009   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Executive classroom

Length Bias in the Measurements of Carbon Nanotubes

Meet and Greet with Mayoral and City Council Candidates

October 8, 2009   6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bill Moore Student Success Center, Press Box A

The Xi Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta & the Nu Beta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha at Georgia Tech will be hosting a meet & greet with mayoral and city council candidates.

 

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