What are Crown Science / Public Affairs Tables?

They are informal dinners (provided gratis by the College) that give Crown students a chance to meet and hear a faculty member discuss his/her research. The talks are presented at a level that can be followed by non-majors in the discipline

Provost Joel Ferguson hosts these events (usually 2 during fall and 2 during winter quarter) at the Provost's house and attendance is limited to 15. The format includes a buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. and is followed by the faculty presentation over coffee and dessert. The event generally ends around 8:00 p.m.

These events provide a special opportunity to learn about a variety of disciplines in a casual setting outside the classroom. To attend one of this year's events listed below, contact Sally Gaynor at sgaynor@ucsc.edu or 459-2412 or you may sign-up on the clipboard on the door to the Provost's Office.

Topics for 2008-09:

“Glimpsing the Edge of the Universe”
Recent results from the Hubble Space Telescope

Bruce Margon, Professor Astronomy
Vice Chancellor for Research
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

“Secure Information: How the integrity of our genome is preserved”

Donald Smith, Professor of Toxicology
Manel Camps, Asst. Professor Environmental Toxicology
Tuesday, November 18, 2008

“The Isotopic Ecology of Man-eating Lions”

Nathaniel Dominy, Asst. Professor Anthropology
Thursday, January 22, 2009

“Studies of the Human Visual System”
A window into the brain and behavior

Eugene Switkes, Professor Chemistry
Wednesday, February 18, 2009