DEPARTMENT OF

Fiber Science & Apparel Design



Graduate Seminar Series

 
 
Upcoming Graduate Seminars

Each semester FSAD organizes seminars on topics important to our academics.

All seminars are held in 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall from 12:20 - 1:10PM, unless otherwise specified. All are invited to attend. Refreshments are served at 12:10.

Sept. 4 Prof. Gus Rosania
University of Michigan
From Virtual Cells to Virtual Worlds:  Exploring Computer Simulations in Pharmaceutical Research and Education
Host: J. Hinestroza
Sept. 11 Ms. Chunhui Xiang
FSAD, Cornell University
Nanocomposite Fibers Electrospun from Biodegradable Polymers
Host: M. Frey
Sept. 18 Ms. Alexandra Meier
Adidas
Athletic Performance:  Adidas Sports Research
Host: S. Ashdown
Sept. 25 Ms. Erin Hendrick
FSAD, Cornell University
Cellulose Acetate Fibers with Fluorescing Nanoparticles for Anti-counterfeiting Purposes
Host: A. Lemley
Oct. 2 Dr. Hari Kenkare
Lectra
Do We have CAD Solutions to Solve Global Fashion Industry Challenges?
Host: F. Mete
Oct. 9

** The Earl and Harriet Peters Seminar**
Dr. John Hearle
University of Manchester, England
Four Protein Fibres: Regenerated; Silk; Wool; Hagfish Thread: Similiarties and Differences
Host: A. Netravali

Oct. 16 Ms. Vasudha Ravichandran
Corning
So, You Want to Work in Industry?
Host: K. Obendorf
Oct. 24 Prof. Gang Sun
Dept. of Textiles & Clothing, UC Davis
Thermoplastic Nanofibers as Biosensors and Solid Support for Drug Synthesis
Host:  K. Obendorf
Oct. 30 Prof. Kimberly Hart
Anthropology Dept., SUNY Buffalo
Host: C. Jirousek

*** CANCELED ***

Lecture to be rescheduled for Spring 2009.

Nov. 6 Prof. Jack Zhou
Ethicon, Inc.
Investigation on the Development of Structure and Properties for Bioabsorbable Polymers and Fibers During Processing
** A Fiber Society Lecture **
Host:  CC Chu
Nov. 13 Prof. Omer Akin
Carnegie Mellon University
Anatomy of the Designer's Cognition:  Knowledge, Strategies, Expertise
Host: F. Mete
Nov. 20 Prof. David Feathers
Dept. of Design & Environmental Analysis
Cornell University
Host:  S. Ashdown
Nov. 27 Thanksgiving
Dec. 4 Dr. Wol Hee Do
FSAD, Cornell University
Host:  S. Ashdown
*If you would like to meet with any of these speakers, please contact the host at 255-8605.