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Basic Bioinformatics Tools Workshops
BASIC BIOINFORMATICS TOOLS (BBT) WORKSHOPS – SPRING 2013 To register and learn more, visit http://guides.hsl.unc.edu/bioinformatics Upcoming Workshops in March – Introduction to UNIX for Biologists, Part 1 – Tuesday, 3/19/2013, 1:00pm – 3:00pm (Location: HSL 307) – Introduction to UNIX … Continue reading
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Possible effects of the sequester on science research
Scientific American has a blog post on the what the sequester may mean for researchers: “When the funding stream dries up, even briefly, work doesn’t just pause for a bit; instead, the blow cuts deeper, past fat, through muscle and … Continue reading
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The Alfred Brauer Lectures, March 4-6, 2013: Vaughan Jones, Vanderbilt University and UC Berkeley
From the Department of Mathemathics: ‘Von Neumann had many motivations from mathematics and physics in introducing what he called “Rings of operators” – certain algebras of operators on Hilbert space. I will give a definition suitable for those who remain … Continue reading
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The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act
From the Association of College and Research Libraries: “On Thursday February 14, the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act<http://doyle.house.gov/sites/doyle.house.gov/files/documents/2013%2002%2014%20DOYLE%20FASTR%20FINAL.pdf>(FASTR) was introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. This bi-cameral and bipartisan legislation would … Continue reading
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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Classes
Make presentations and publications that pop by learning how to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. The Library, in partnership with the Center for Faculty Excellence, will offer workshops about these powerful design tools during the spring 2013 semester. Workshops … Continue reading
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Tracking raindrops: Basic science for understanding global change impacts on fresh water. Jan. 16 lecture
Dr. Jeffrey McDonnell, the 2013 Keohane Distinguished Visiting Professor, will present “Tracking raindrops: Basic science for understanding global change impacts on fresh water” at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 in the Nelson Mandela Auditorium in the FedEx Global Education Center. … Continue reading
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New Plant Species Named by UNC Botanical Researchers
From a new press release from the NC Botanical Garden: ‘Scientists working at the UNC Herbarium of the North Carolina Botanical Garden have named a new species of wildflower based on the study of specimens from known populations of the … Continue reading
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Science-as-Story Festival Nov. 29-30
The Scientists with Stories Project @ Duke and UNC Science-as-Story Festival 2-day event exploring where science, media, & the environment meet November 29 and 30, 2012 @ UNC’s Fedex Center for Global Education Click here to see the flyer THURSDAY … Continue reading
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Services and Resources for Research Computing at UNC-Chapel Hill
The UNC Libraries and the Odum Institute present the 7th in a series of short courses on data management planning and resources. This course will focus on introducing ITS Research Computing services, resources and projects serving the university community. See … Continue reading
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Science Under the Stars at Duke University Oct. 19
Duke University students and faculty are inviting Triangle-area families to join them for an evening of interactive science demonstrations called SCIENCE UNDER THE STARS. SCIENCE UNDER THE STARS will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, … Continue reading
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