Adam Stocker, Biosciences, had a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal eLife titled: “Genetic mechanisms control the linear scaling between related cortical primary and higher order sensory areas.” The published findings reveal a previously unknown relationship between the size of primary sensory areas and higher order areas controlled by gene expression during embryonic development.
The MSUM Film Loop is hosting their weekly Secret Cinema Series Sundays this Sunday, February 14th. Although the movie is a secret, you can be sure it’ll be fitting for Valentine’s Day! Join us in CMU Room 205, and bring your “special someone” (even if it’s your pillow pet) for a romantic movie night.
Dr. Kim Park Nelson will present “’Does My Face Look Familiar?’ “Real Family,” Adoptee Birth Search and Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing” Friday February 19th in the Women’s Center (154 Bridges) for the Women’s and Gender Studies Colloquium Series. We convene a social from 11:45am and talk promptly begins by 12:00pm. Please see attached for more information.
Sustainable Students Association Colloquium presents “Climate Adaptation Conference: A Summary.” All are welcome to join on Wednesday, February 17 at 5 p.m. Located in Langseth Hall 118.
Please encourage any students that you may interact with to apply to become a Dragon Mentor if you think they would be a great role model for other students. The Dragon Mentors serve students who participate in Learning Communities. Students of all majors are eligible to apply. Applications can be found on Dragon Jobs. The deadline to apply is February 12, 2016.