NC State Hosts Lecture on the Future of Chemistry and Biology

What:
North Carolina State University will host a lecture, titled “The Chemistry/Biology Interface: Walking the Edge,” by Dr. Barbara Imperiali, a professor of chemistry and  biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.

Imperiali’s talk will focus on her groundbreaking research in the development of chemical tools to study biology. She also will discuss the challenges we face in training the next generation of researchers to communicate effectively across disciplines.

Who:
Hosted by NC State’s College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PAMS) and the Harrelson Fund as part of PAMS’ annual Scope Academy – a weekend featuring public mini-lectures from distinguished NC State faculty and alumni on the ways that math and science impact the world around us.

When:
Saturday, April 9 at 4 p.m.

Where:
SAS Hall, on NC State’s campus.

Cost:
Imperiali’s lecture is free, although registration is required. Costs vary for other Scope Academy lectures; visit
http://www.pams.ncsu.edu/weekend/index.php for more information or to register.

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