The lecturer is leading researcher Sarah Leibowitz of Rockefeller University, who studies the way the body communicates hunger to the brain. Her recent work suggests that some people may lack the functional biochemistry that allows accurate signaling between the brain and satiation sensors.
The lecture, titled "Brain and Obesity: What is the conversation and how does it get out of control?" is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. in the Waggoner Conference Room of the MHRI building.
Williams studies the effects of environmental toxification on the quality of human life and its possible implications on human evolution.
The lecture series features scientists who are active in research areas relevant to micro- and macro-evolutionary concepts.
The talk begins at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in room 6050 of the ISR building.
Undergraduates aspiring to these fields are especially encouraged to attend.
The events are scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. in White Auditorium in the Cooley building.
The observatory is owned by the University, and is periodically opened so the public can use its 24-inch optical telescope.
Expert help will be provided by members of the University Lowbrow Astronomers. For sample images taken by the Lowbrows, visit the Website at http://www-personal.umich.edu/~lowbrows/.
For directions to the telescope and other information, call (313) 480-4514.
Where can students pit their Sumo Robot against another's for prizes and glory?
Approved entrants are required to build a program-driven robot for at least one of 10 events, including the sumo bout.
The contest will take place March 2, at Saginaw Valley State University. For information and application materials, contact the Society of Manufacturing Engineers at (800) 733 4763.
- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter David Bricker
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