Visiting Scientists Series Past Presenters 2002-2010
VSS showcases scientists working in a variety of fields, with the intent to reach a diverse audience and to inspire local students to consider careers in science. VSS also provides resources for educators, educates members of technical organizations, and informs the community on science and technical issues.
| Presenter | Title | Year | Presentation Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jack Bacon | NASA Engineer | 2002 | International Space Station |
| Dr. Jack Bacon | NASA Engineer | 2004 | Space Station-Carbon Based in the future |
| Dr. John Fortman | Chemist | 2005 | The Chemistry of Toys |
| Dr. Heidi Hammel | Planetary Astronomer | 2006 | Playing with Planets |
| Shirley Corriher | Food Scientist | 2007 | Properties of Food |
| Dr. Kent Martin | Influenza Pandemic | 2007 | Influenza: Past, Present & Future |
| Bob Becker | Chemistry Demo Guru | 2008 | Chemistry Workshop |
| Dr. Roy Spencer | Global Warming Scientist | 2009 | Global Warming Fear |
| Dr. Kalpana Katti | NDSU Nano Technology | 2009 | Nano World |
| Joseph Vacek | UND faculty Space Center | 2009 | Spy Planes over your Backyard |
| Karen Ryberg & Gregg Wiche | USGS | 2010 | Flooding in North Dakota |
| Lynn Helms | ND Oil Exploration | 2010 | Oil in North Dakota |
| Dr. Joseph Kerski | GIS Program Coordinator | 2010 | GIS-for a Sustainable World."Isn't that Spatial" |
| Jason Makansi | Independent Energy Consultant | 2011 | Lights Out - The Coming Electricity Crisis |
| Annie Carlson | Executive Director of FARRMS “Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability” | 2011 | Feeding Ourselves First — The Importance of Bioregional Food Sufficiency |
| Dr. Jack Bacon | NASA Engineer | 2012 | |
| Dr. Loren Wold | 2012 |
