ALPINE – A ribbon cutting/naming ceremony of the newly-acquired Scanning Electron Microscope is among the featured events of Sul Ross State University’s “Science Friday,” slated April 26. There is no admission charge and the public is invited.
Other events include Marfa Public Radio (KRTS, 93.5FM) “Talk at Ten” discussions by Dr. James Ward, Angelo State University assistant professor of Geology; and Dr. Kevin Urbanczyk, Sul Ross professor of Geology and director of the Rio Grande Research Institute.
From 12:30-2pm, the ribbon cutting and naming ceremony of the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) will be held in the Rio Grande Research Center, Warnock Science Building, Room 115. SEM images will be shown and refreshments will be served.
At 2pm, Dr. Robert McLean, University Distinguished Professor of Microbiology, Texas State University-San Marcos, will present the 19th H. J. Cottle Lecture in Warnock Science Building, Room 101.
The lecture will discuss the importance and impact of surface-adherent bacteria.
Ward will address “Small(ish) Texas Towns, Fast Horses and the Magnificent Study of Geology” at 7pm in Lawrence Hall, Room 300. Refreshments will be served.
For more info, contact Rebecca Loos, 432-837-8648 or rloos@sulross.edu.