Math & Science and the Migration Project

Trinity College enjoys great expertise in mathematics and science. This year some of the college's outstanding experts from these disciplines will contribute talks and lectures that will connect to the broad themes explored in the Migrations Series. These range from the panel talks that will be offered by Professors Judy Moran and David Cruz-Uribe, both mathematicians, to the special lectures scheduled in September and October by Professors Dan Blackburn, Biology, and Paula Russo, Mathematics. Professors Rich Prigodich and David Henderson from the Chemistry Department are also preparing distinctive contributions, as is Prof. Craig Schneider from Biology. For a full listing dates, times and venues for the contributions from these and other departments, see the summary listing below.

Fall 1989

Regular Events

Dec. 1  Panel #5    Student Host: Rocio Herrera   '99

David Cruz-Uribe, Mathematics, "Migration and the origins of American Mathematics"
Judy Moran, Mathematics, "Cultural Manifestations of Mathematical Patterns: From Moorish Ornament to Escher's Prints"

Special Events

Sept. 17

Daniel Blackburn, Biology, "The First Diaspora: The Peopling of the Globe by Humans and their Ancestors"

Sept. 24

Paula Russo, Mathematics, "Modeling the Spread of Disease in Populations"

Nov. 12

David Henderson, Chemistry, and the students of FYSM 179 "Predicting the Future Life in a Greenhouse Climate" present "Global Warming and Future Migrations"

Spring 1999

Regular Events

Mar. 2 Panel #4    Student Host: Mike McGrath   '99

Richard Prigodich, Chemistry, "The Origin and Global Spread of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus."
Craig Schneider, Biology, "The Ecological Consequences of the Not-So-Naked Ape"
Sarah Raskin, Psychology, "Healthcare Issues Among Migrant Workers in the United States."