Friday, March 27, 2009

A Hitchhikers' Guide to Network Science

Our event was well attended again THANK YOU 'ALL and thank you Dave Cooke!!

April 14, 2009, speaker will be Arunabha Sen Ph. D. Associate Professor, Computer Science & Engineering. The title is -- "A Hitchhikers' Guide to Network Science"

Abstract --Network Science is an emerging discipline that draws upon a variety of well established disciplines, such as, Graph theory, Game Theory, Probability Theory, Algorithms and Complexity Theory, Machine Learning and Data Mining. The techniques from Network Science can be applied to a variety of application domains, Computer Networks, Electric Power Grid Networks, Social Networks, Transportation Networks and Biological Networks, to just name a few. In this talk we will undertake a journey through the galaxy of networks and find out how basic tenets of Network Science rule all these different planets.

We will meet at the CRAVE Bar & Lounge, on Mill Ave, starting around 5:30 PM.

May 12, 2009 speaker Research Assistant, PhD candidate, Harrington Department of Bioengineering-- Venkat Shankarraman.
His talk is titled --

Understanding thrombosis - A need to design biomaterials.”

Despite decades of research, synthetic blood-contacting materials elicit undesirable responses such as thrombosis. However, natural materials including the “basement membrane”, which underlies the cells that line the vascular wall, works well for decades without recruiting thrombosis. In this talk we will be looking into how the properties of the biomaterial are discerned by the endothelial cells, converted to intracellular signals and further transformed into desirable behaviors that prevent thrombosis. This information provides insight into how engineers can reverse-engineer the attributes of such natural materials.

Let's show him a very warm welcome!!!!

June 9, 2009 -- TBD

July 14, 2009 -- Dave Sherman who has the distinction of being one of the only “professional icebreakers” on earth.

"Successful Networking during Challenging Times - How to Mix, Mingle, and Schmooze Your Way to More Business."

Networking is one of the most effective ways to grow a successful and profitable business. Unfortunately, most people don't have the tips, tools, or techniques necessary to make the most of business or social functions.

Dave Sherman, professional speaker, trainer, and best-selling author, will explain how you can become an amazing networking professional and make the most of every event you attend. You will learn:
  • How to Connect with More Power Players,
  • The Very Best Places to Network,
  • The Importance of Proper Follow-Up,
  • The Best Places for Continuing Education, and
  • AND SO MUCH MORE!
On a future date -- Dan O'Neill, Director, Entrepreneurship and Research Initiatives, ASU SkySong.

His topic -- Entrepreneurs develop a business plan to articulate their thinking about their venture, and to attract investors, employees, partners and customers to the venture. Come learn how ASU Technopolis instructors have helped thousands of innovators and entrepreneurs learn to develop their plan and tell their venture story in a compelling way.



Thanks again to the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE of the CITY of TEMPE and a great big THANK YOU to the ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL. If you want to present at a Tech-e-Tuesday contact me at herb.f@asu.edu