This issue of Lecture Notes features talks at IU Bloomington from Sept. 25 through Oct. 10. Lectures include a special evening with journalist Christopher Hitchens, and a lecture about Herman B. Wells.
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A. James Barnes, professor at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University and adjunct professor in the School of Law, became the new chair of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last month. "I am pleased to have this opportunity to continue to contribute in a significant way to the cause of environmental protection in this country," Barnes said. "From the perspective of Indiana University, my role on EFAB accords me an opportunity to bring knowledge of cutting edge problems and innovative solutions into my classes at IU -- and the contacts I make and maintain with the agency and other members of the board often are useful in helping place IU students in jobs in the environmental field."
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Living Well for September discusses athletes' vision concerns, baby boomers strength training, a 'making friends' primer and adolescents' use of steroids.
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Indiana University Bloomington professors share their comments about Hispanic issues in the United States in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins Friday (Sept. 15) and continues until Oct. 15. The professors discuss how first-generation Latinos seek information, the premiere of the first Latin American-influenced television show, the growing interest in Latino Studies and why schools need to adjust their attitudes about Latina/o parents.
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Lecture Notes includes lectures that will be held at Indiana University's Bloomington campus Sept. 13-24, 2006. The events are all open to the public.
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The September 2006 issue of Learning Matters looks at research examining Latina/Latino parent involvement, sex education for students with developmental disabilities, the Teach with Tech podcast series and research that indicates the climate at rural schools may be beneficial to special education students.
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Indiana University Bloomington professors discuss some of the enduring effects of the September 11th terrorism attacks with respect to aviation safety, military intelligence, the Department of Homeland Security and research on bioterrorism.
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The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership has named Indiana University Bloomington Chemistry Chair Richard DiMarchi its 2005 Innovator of the Year, an honor intended to recognize Indiana University scientists who have successfully transformed promising technologies into marketable products. DiMarchi's latest invention is an synthetic analog of the human hormone glucagon. Unlike natural glucagon, this glucagon analog has much improved physical and chemical properties. It dissolves easily and maintains its structural integrity over extended periods at room temperature. DiMarchi and colleagues envision a synthetic glucagon analog that is formulated for portable and immediate use in a pen-sized injector similar to those commonly used for insulin administration.
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Nearly 50 professors and graduate students from Indiana University will be presenting research or otherwise participating in the American Sociological Association's annual meeting in Montreal Aug. 11-14. "Criminological transition" in Russia, the male marriage bonus and voter turnout trends are just some of the IU research findings that will be discussed.
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Living Well for August discusses why kids drop out of youth sports in such large numbers, how to beat the stress of medical and law school and how to find summer camps for youth with disabilities.
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