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 18. 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 2009-10:

Using Electronic Tags to Understand the Habitat Utilization of Marine Animals

Daniel Costa, Professor Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Carbon Emissions & Ocean Acidification: Past, Present & Future

James Zachos, Professor Earth Sciences
Thursday, November 19, 2009

Targeting Cancer with Nanotechnology

Jin Zhang, Professor Chemistry
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The Economics of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

K. C. Fung, Professor of Economics
Tuesday, February 23, 2010