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The Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Program welcomes Dr. Janet Iwasa, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah, where she serves as director of the Genetic Science Learning Center. Her broad goal is to create accurate and compelling molecular and cellular visualizations that will support research, learning and scientific communication. In her Convocation Lecture titled “Visualizing Tiny Worlds,” Dr. Iwasa will discuss how animated models can help us visualize and understand the invisible molecular machines that drive life (Tuesday, April 15, 11:00am, Hoversten Chapel). Please note the Convocation Schedule for adjusted class times on this day.
Dr. Iwasa will also visit with presenters at the Zyzzogeton Student Research Symposium on April 15 and give a technical talk on “Animating Molecular Machines” that will delve into more of the scientific details of her work (Monday, April 14, 5:00pm, Hagfors 150).
Find out more about the Sverdrup Convocation at https://www.augsburg.edu/convo/sverdrup/.