SMARTech Collection: Inside the Black Box

The Music of Science

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: The Music of Science

Authors: Ludovice, Peter J.; Hunt, William D.; Harvey, Steve

Abstract: We’ll be joined by our friend and former guest Steve Harvey from the School of Biology here at Georgia Tech. We will be listening to some of the music from a new album entitled “Here Comes Science” by the group They Might Be Giants and other music about science that will make you wonder why we don’t have a Science category at the Grammy Awards.

Drug Design and the Male Ego

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Drug Design and the Male Ego

Authors: Ludovice, Peter J.; Hunt, William D.; Fowler, Kerry

Abstract: Kerry Fowler, medicinal chemist and industry consultant, formerly of G.D. Searle and the late ICOS corporation will join us to talk about medicinal chemistry, drug design and his role in the development of Cialis, the erectile dysfunction drug.

Don't Know Much About Science

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Don't Know Much About Science

Authors: Ludovice, Peter J.; Hunt, William D.; Mooney, Chris

Abstract: Chris Mooney, author of the New York Times bestseller, ”The Republican War on Science”, and co-author of “Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future” joins us to discuss the numerous ramifications of the lack of scientific knowledge in society. Chris is currently a Knight Fellow in Scientific Journalism at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

It's Elemental

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: It's Elemental

Authors: Ludovice, Peter J.; Hunt, William D.; Matthews, Warren; Lockart, Vernita; Sherrill, David; Payne, Christine; Gottfried, David; Fernandez, Facundo; Childs, Kenny; Mote, Chad

Abstract: "Chemistry - It's Elemental" is the theme of this year's National Chemistry Week, sponsored by the American Chemical Society. We will have a panel of chemistry geeks answering questions from science students at Apalachee H.S. in Barrow County, GA and from North Hall H.S. in Hall County, GA. Warren Matthews from Georgia Tech is arranging video teleconferencing with our two High Schools. Our panel includes Dave Sherrill, Christine Payne from the Georgia Tech School of Chemistry & Biochemistry, David Gottfried from the Georgia Tech Center for Nanotechnology at Georgia Tech and Vernita Lockhart from the Coca Cola Corporation. The American Chemical Society has various activities planned for National Chemistry Week.