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CTS Transportation Research Conference
The conference acts as a forum for researchers and practitioners from Minnesota and the Upper Midwest to share their research findings in a variety of transportation-related areas. Concurrent sessions are focused in four categories that match the Center's research emphasis areas--Transportation Safety and Traffic Flow, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation and the Economy, and Transportation Planning and the Environment--with a fifth category covering Education and Outreach issues.
The conference audience consists of individuals from multiple disciplines and organizations involved in transportation, including policymakers and practitioners from state, regional, and local government; private sector consultants, shippers, carriers, and providers; and faculty, students, and staff from the University of Minnesota and other educational institutions.
Dates: Wednesday, May 23–Thursday, May 24, 2012
Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN
FFI: Visit the website.
Master of Science in the Management of Technology information session
For those seeking technology-focused management and leadership skills, the Master of Science in the Management of Technology (MOT) provides tremendous opportunities to gain wider and deeper skills to manage and lead in technology-intensive environments.
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Technological Leadership Institute, West Bank Office Building, 1300 2nd Street South, Suite #150
FFI: To register for the information session, call 612-624-8826 or email mot@umn.edu.
Transit of Venus
The Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics is hosting a special public viewing of the transit of Venus, which occurs when Venus passes between the earth and the sun. In Minneapolis, this will be visible as a small dot crossing the sun as it is setting. This will be the last chance to view a transit of Venus until 2117 so don't miss this opportunity!
The Institute for Astrophysics will be hosting a public talk on the transit as well as offering solar telescopes to safely observe the event. Astronomy professor Terry Jones will be giving an informational talk about the transit before it begins.
Telescopes with proper filters for safe viewing will be provided on the roof of the building for the public to look through and see the event. It is important to remember that one should NEVER look at the sun without proper protection. In the event of cloud cover we will also be streaming live video of the event from Hawaii.
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Time: 4–5 p.m. Public talk
Location: 166 Tate Laboratory of Physics
Time: 5–9 p.m. Telescope Observing
Location: Tate 450/Roof. Directions: Take the south elevator to floor 4S to reach the roof access through room 450.
CSE Public Lecture: The low life of river deltas
Join us for a College of Science and Engineering public lecture titled "The low life of river deltas: how mud can save (part of) the world" presented by earth sciences professor Chris Paola.
River deltas are home to millions of people, billions in infrastructure, and uniquely productive wetlands—all on a landscape that develops within a few metres of sea level. Their obvious vulnerability to sea-level rise and ill conceived exploitation is offset by a remarkable natural resilience that is revealed by studying the natural processes by which deltas develop and respond to imposed changes. Who would guess that ordinary mud and water could organize themselves into something so fascinating, so beautiful, and so adaptable?
The lecture is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Space is limited so register early! Seating is first-come, first-served the day of the event.
Time: 6:30 p.m.–Doors open
7 p.m.—Lecture
Location: Tate Laboratory of Physics
Van Vleck Auditorium (Room 150)
116 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis
FFI: Visit the website and register online.
Fall 2012 Science and Engineering Career Fair-Undergraduate focus
The career fair will connect companies with current science and engineering students and recent alumni. The career fair is open to undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota which will allow employers to network with science and engineering students seeking full-time positions, part-time positions, co-ops, and internships.
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: TCF Bank Stadium
FFI: Visit the website.
Fall 2012 Science and Engineering Career Fair-Graduate focus
The career fair will connect companies with current science and engineering students and recent alumni. The career fair is open to graduate students at the University of Minnesota which will allow employers to network with science and engineering students seeking full-time positions, part-time positions, co-ops, and internships.
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: TCF Bank Stadium
FFI: Visit the website.
Cyber Security Summit 2012
The Cyber Security Summit is focused on promoting the impact that cyber security has on our nation's government and business operations. Sessions will focus on cyber threat identification and information sharing and privacy.
At this Summit you will collaborate on cyber security threats, brainstorm innovative countermeasures, attend leading-edge presentations, and network with industry experts and policy makers in the exhibit hall.
Dates: Tuesday, Oct. 9 and Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
FFI: Visit the website.
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