"Careers in Patent Law and the Patent Bar Exam"

Mark Dighton, J.D.

Practising Law Institute (PLI)

Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 3:00, Room 314, Rogers Bldg.

"Pico-Hydro Franchising in Rural Honduras"

Professor Brian Thomas

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Baylor University

Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 12:20, Room 314, Rogers Bldg.

"How to Patent the Obvious"

Steven R. Eisenbarth, Ph.D.

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Baylor University

Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 12:20, Room 314, Rogers Bldg.

"Analysis and Simulation of Body Movements When Riding a Horse"

Brian Garner, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Baylor University

Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 12:20, Room 314, Rogers Bldg.

"Future[s] of Climate & Energy"

Dennis Bushnell, Ph.D.

Chief Scientist, NASA, Langley Research Center

Monday, February 15, 2010, 6 PM, Room 109, Rogers Bldg

[Abstract & Bio]

"X-Parameters: The Power to Create a Paradigm Shift in Nonlinear Design?"

Charles Baylis, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor and Co-Director, Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS) Program, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Baylor University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Baylor University

Wed, Feb 24, 12:20, Room 314, Rogers [ Abstract & Bio | Slides ]

"Lognormal Distributions and Their Application to Exploring for Oil and Gas"

James C. Meyerhoff

Exploration Manager, Krescent Energy Company, Houston, Texas
February 25, 2010 • 344 Sid Rich • 3:30 p.m. [Flyer]

This "Life Experiences in Mathematics" talk is sponsored by the Baylor Dept. of Mathematics. B.E.A.R.S., with permission, has chosen to participate.

"The Virtuous Astromomer: How the Work of Science is Shaped by the Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love"

Bother Guy J. Consolmagno

Astronomer & Curator of Meteorites at the Vatican Observatory
March 2, 2010 • Baylor Science Bldg • 110B • 7:00 p.m.

This talk is sponsored by the Baylor Institute for Faith & Learning, Baylor Society for Conversation in Religon, Ethics and Science, & the Department of Physics.B.E.A.R.S., with permission, has chosen to participate.

"Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Multifunctional Nanocomposite Films for Flame Suppression and Other Types of Environmental Protection"

Jaime C. Grunlan, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science and Engineering Program, Texas A&M University

Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 12:20, Room 314, Rogers Bldg.
[Bio and Abstract | Dr. Grunlan's Web Site]

"Renewables: The Past and Future"

Gary C. Vliet, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus & Former W.R. Wolrich Professor of Engineering,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin

Thursday, March 4, 2010, 12:30, Room 314, Rogers Bldg.
[ Abstract | Presentation (PPT) | Dr. Vliet's Web Page ]

Gilbert Narvaez, III

Graduate Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Baylor University

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 TBA, Room 314, Rogers Bldg.

"Engineering and Ethics"

B.E.A.R.S.