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Science Seminar Series - Science, Technology, and Engineering Division

Fall 2009 Science Seminar Series Schedule (1:15pm - 2:05pm)

Please Note: No food or drink items allowed at these seminars.

The Ohlone College Science Seminar Series is a program sponsored by the Science, Engineering and Technology Division. This program features distinguished speakers who address interesting topics related to science or technology. The event is free and open to the public.

Viruses, Influenza, and Swine-origin 2009 A/(H1N1) - Friday, September 25
1:15pm - 2:05pm,
Room 3201, Fremont campus -
By Jim Baxter, Professor, Ohlone College Biology Department -
Influenza pandemics are associated with the appearance of a novel form of the influenze virus. Earlier this year just such a virus, dubbed by as A/(H1N1), made its debut. How do these "new" viruses arise?

How Sixth Grade Math Keeps Your Facebook Password Safe: RSA Encryption: What is it and How Does it Work? - Friday, October 16
1:15pm - 2:05pm,
Jackson Theatre, Smith Center, Fremont campus -
By Jeff O'Connell, Professor, Ohlone College Math Department -
Did you ever wonder what the little padlock in the corner of your web browser is doing? RSA Encryption uses basic arithmetic and keeps all of your passwords and credit card numbers from being viewed while in transit to their destination. This talk will cover a little of the history that led to RSA Encryption and the basics of the Mathematics behind it.

Hang Gliding in the Real World - Friday, November 20
1:15pm - 2:05pm,
Room 3201, Fremont campus -
By Karl Allmendinger, Aeronautical Engineer & Hand Glider -
From the training hill to big mountains, big air and big miles. Today's hang glider instruments have GPS systems and record flight tracks that can be displayed by many programs, including Google Earth. Learn a bit of the physics behind these beautiful soaring machines.

Allmendinger will show still pictures, videos and flight tracks that new hang glider pilots make off the training hill, as well as longer and higher flights. His personal glider will be on display in the auditorium during the talk.
 

Save the Date! NASA / Ohlone Science Seminar Program

The NASA / Ohlone Science Night seminar will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in Jackson Theatre, Smith Center, Fremont campus. Details about NASA / Ohlone Science Night.

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