The Innovators lecture series highlights Washington State University research achievements and promotes informed discussion about matters of vital importance in the twenty-first century.
Fall Series 2009
Nuclear Ambition
Securing America and Our Energy Future
Nuclear tests in North Korea, diplomatic stalemate with Iran, violence in Pakistan, and skyrocketing energy demands worldwide. How can America protect itself against nuclear aggression while responding to the exploding need for cleaner, safer energy?
What new radiation-detecting devices can help guide our national response to atomic threats? Can nuclear energy and nuclear fuel cycles be made safe and secure?
Registration: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch program: noon
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
Cirrus Ballroom
1400 6th Avenue, Seattle
The Key to Green Energy:
Unlocking the Power of Plants and Algae
What if we could see inside living plants and algae and easily assess their potential as food or fuel? What if farmers could quickly determine the health of their crops and apply precise remedies to improve yields? Exciting new tools developed by WSU scientists are sparking a new revolution in plant science, helping us tap the power of photosynthesis without compromising our food supply or damaging our environment.
Registration: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch program: noon
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Spanish Ballroom
411 University Street, Seattle
Safe to Eat?
The Science, Politics, and Economics of Food from Farm to Fork
Microbes that cause food-borne illness spread readily from animals to people through contaminated meat, water, and produce. In the United States, we may be relatively disconnected from the ways our food is grown, harvested, and brought to market, but in the least-developed countries, close interactions with food-producing animals are part of daily life. How do the laws, customs, and economic realities involved in our food-production system affect the things we eat? What can we do to ensure a safe, affordable, and sustainable supply of food for ourselves while respecting the needs of our global community?
Registration: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch program: noon
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Spanish Ballroom
411 University Street, Seattle
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