Discovery Lecture Series

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Q&A with NPR correspondent Richard Harris

Under the rubric of the Discovery Series, Purdue University welcomes two noted speakers to campus each year. These speakers have been recognized with a Nobel Prize or similar such honors. Each speaker embodies the spirit of innovation, boldness, and interdisciplinary endeavor that characterizes Discovery Park. The lecture topics focus on multiple, interdisciplinary, and contemporary aspects of their topics within the fields of Science, Engineering, and Technology; and are accessible to an advanced but non-specialist audience.

Upcoming Lecture Series:

April 16th, 2012, 3:30 PM

Confronting Challenging Collective Action Problems

Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom

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Event Workshop

April 20th, 2012, 3:30 PM

Medici Effect: Ground-Breaking Innovation at the Intersection of Disciplines & Cultures

Frans Johansson

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April 23rd, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Conservation and Sustainability in a Human-Dominated World

John Robinson

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April 27th, 2012, 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

A Race to the Future to Save the Wild Cheetah

Laurie Marker

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lilly “To leverage the support from the Lilly Endowment towards creating one of the most important engagement activities on the Purdue campus; where Purdue’s students, faculty, and scientists interact with the leaders in science and engineering who are at the cutting edge of technology.”

Candiss Vibbert
Associate Director for Discovery Park Engagement
Associate Vice Provost for Engagement
Associate Director for Purdue Research Parks Engagement

Phone:

765-494-9404

Email: vibbert@purdue.edu