1. FREE CAMPUS WIRELESS FOR TECH COMMUNITY
Submitted by Telcom

MTU's Rovernet network service has been opened up to the entire campus community, i.e., everyone with an MTU ISO userid and password, at no charge.

Rovernet allows you to take your laptop or PDA and "rove" around campus to gain access to network resources such as the web and e-mail. You will need a network card in your laptop/PDA for those areas with wired connections. In the wireless hot zones, you'll need a WiFi-certified, 802.11b-compliant, network card. For both wired and wireless locations, you need an SSL-capable web browser.

Instead of being funded by fees, several university departments have generously agreed to provide the equipment, networking and user support to allow the Rovernet network to be open to everyone on campus.

Telecommunications Services would like to thank the following areas for supporting the Rovernet network in their facilities: Residential Services, Memorial Union, J.R. Van Pelt Library, School of Business and Economics, the Advanced Technology Development Complex, and Central and East Engineering Computer Networks (supporting the electrical and computer engineering, geological and mining engineering and sciences, civil and environmental engineering, metallurgical engineering, and engineering fundamentals departments).

By the end of January, wireless network access will also be available in portions of the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building, supported by the chemical engineering department and West Engineering Computing.

Discussions are under way with several additional departments, so users can expect to see the coverage area expand as the year progresses.

Instructions for accessing Rovernet can be found at http://www.rovernet.mtu.edu. The online documentation is still being updated to reflect the recent changes. Please bear with us as we make the necessary changes. Any questions can be sent to telcom-request@mtu.edu.

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2. SMITH NAMED NEW GRADUATE DEAN

Martyn R. Smith has been named dean of the graduate school, according to Provost David Reed. Smith will serve approximately nine months beginning Jan. 16.

During the next nine months, the university will conduct an internal search for a graduate school dean.

Smith, whose appointment is half-time, was a member of the Michigan Tech faculty for 12 years, including a year as head of the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences. After that department was split, he continued to serve three years as head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. He moved to Winona State University in Minnesota in 1989, where he has been a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

He was also a member of the faculty of the Mayo School of Health Related Sciences in Rochester, Minn., for six years. He holds a bachelor's degree from Montclair State in New Jersey, and master's and PhD degrees from Yale.

"Michigan Tech is very fortunate to have someone with Marty's skills and experience available and willing to step in," Reed said. "He is familiar with us, but at the same time will be able to bring an external perspective to this important position."

Reed said that he will form a search committee, in accordance with University Senate Proposal 12-01, "Search Procedures for Dean of the Graduate School."

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3. A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY FROM THE CHOS

Dear colleagues and friends,

Christina and I would like to express our sincere gratitude to you for the support you have given us during our difficult times. We always knew that we were surrounded by nice people. In fact, I have always concluded my Snow Slide Show, which I give annually to all freshmen at Orientation, by saying that the people at Tech and in Houghton are "genuinely nice people." The statement now has a much deeper and special meaning for us. Thank you for your care and prayers.

I would also like to tell you that my injury has healed very well and I am now quite able to do almost everything, including shoveling snow. Yes, shoveling snow, which made me realize that my life has returned to being almost normal. But, when you run into us and talk to us, you may still see tears in our eyes. The tears could be from the sadness and pain that we feel. But, then, they just could be because we are moved by your compassion and friendship. We hope to repay the kindness you have shown us by continuing to serve Tech and our community in the best way that we know how. We feel our loyalty and commitment to Tech more than ever before.

Thank you and happy New Year,

Peck and Christina

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4. MTU PHD GRAD TO RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR FOREST RESEARCH

 

Many people do one thing well. Eugénie Euskirchen, a Copperman Triathlon winner, made her mark in the Keweenaw doing three things superbly. And now she is being recognized internationally for the excellence of her research while a student in Michigan Tech's School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science.

Euskirchen, who earned a PhD in Forest Science in 2003, will receive an Outstanding Doctoral Research Award in August from the International Union of Forest Research Organizations. IUFRO makes the awards once every five years, and Euskirchen is one of seven recipients.

She is being honored for her work on the role of forests in carbon cycling. "There's tremendous interest in understanding the fate of atmospheric carbon because we are polluting the atmosphere with carbon dioxide by burning fossil fuels," said Professor Kurt Pregitzer, who was Euskirchen's co-advisor, along with former MTU faculty member Jiquan Chen. "Forests are strong sinks for carbon, and Eugénie worked on the role of forests in sequestering atmospheric carbon."

In her thesis, she investigated how the age of forests determines the amount of carbon they withdraw from the atmosphere. "Middle-aged forests store carbon at a faster rate than older forests, while forests that have recently been disturbed, as by logging or wildfire, can actually lose carbon to the atmosphere," Pregitzer explained.

Pregitzer and Euskirchen coauthored a paper based on her doctoral research, "Carbon Cycling and Storage in World Forests: Biome Patterns Related to Forest Age." It was published last year in Global Change Biology.

Pregitzer and Dave Reed, MTU's vice president for research, nominated Euskirchen for the IUFRO award. It will be presented in August at the organization's annual World Conference, in Brisbane, Australia. She will receive a medallion, a scroll and $1,500.

Now a postdoctoral scientist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Euskirchen is modeling the effects of soil temperature changes on the length of the growing season, productivity, and carbon sequestration in the Arctic.

She came to MTU's forest science program via an unusual route, having earned a bachelor's degree in math with minors in French and natural sciences from Marymount College, in Tarrytown, N.Y., and a master's in mathematical sciences from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Before enrolling at Michigan Tech, Euskirchen had lived in Denmark, studied in Paris, and visited Italy, the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Holland, Belgium, Hungary, England, Ireland, Costa Rica and Chile.

"When she came here, she'd been many places on this green earth and was sick of the city," Pregitzer recalls. "She rode her bike all over the Copper Country--she used to take off and ride to Bessemer or the Porkies."

An endurance athlete, she participated in the UP triathlon series from 1998 to 2003, which includes the Copperman triathlon in Copper Harbor, not typical endeavors for time-strapped grad students. But what impressed her advisor the most was her research.

"Eugénie's work was world-class," Pregitzer said. "And now we expect her to be a world-class ambassador for Michigan Tech."

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5. FORUMS NEXT WEEK ON SENATE CONSTITUTION

Officers of the Presidential Advisory Council, formerly the University Senate, will hold two forums on the upcoming referendum on a new senate constitution.

A forum for faculty will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18, 4-5 p.m. Another forum for staff is set for Thursday, Jan. 20, 4-5 p.m. Both are in Dow 642.

Officers will explain the proposed changes to the constitution and answer questions. Constituents are also encouraged to voice their concerns and suggestions regarding the constitution.

You can see the proposed revisions to the constitution at http://www.sas.it.mtu.edu/usenate/Const-New-04.htm .

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6. DIVERSITY: IT'S GOOD FOR THE BOTTOM LINE

Traditional wisdom aside, diversity isn't all about being sensitive or nice or even fair. Diversity at Michigan Tech is about the bottom line and competing successfully in a multicultural world, says Chris S. Anderson, the executive director of educational opportunity and special assistant to the president for diversity.

The university is hearing this message from some of its toughest clients: the corporations that hire MTU grads.

Last year, the university sponsored a number of seminars facilitated by corporate representatives from Kimberly-Clark and Visteon, Anderson said. "They spent a whole session explaining why diversity was so important to corporations." Then they spent another session on why they wanted universities to care about diversity. And another on what would happen to universities if they didn't. Simply, many companies cannot afford to recruit here if they do not have the opportunity to interview a diverse pool of students and students who have experience working in a multicultural environment.

"Corporations are selling their products to a diverse, global market. They want their employees to understand their customers' perspectives because they get better products that way. They are looking to the bottom line."

In response to corporate concerns, Michigan Tech has raised the profile of its diversity program. Anderson, who once reported to the provost, now consults directly with the president on diversity matters. A campus-wide group has developed the Diversity Framework, which plots strategies to increase diversity at Michigan Tech and create a more-inclusive campus community. (See http://www.edopp.mtu.edu/presidential/ for more information.)

But what's more important is support from the university community at large for the concept that incorporating diversity into the MTU experience is at least as critical as providing the latest computing equipment, Anderson said.

"Diversity adds value to a university's most important product: its graduates," Anderson said. "The way you become successful in the corporate world is by leading and working in teams of all different kinds of people, whether they are of a different gender, age, religion or color."

Michigan Tech has a bottom line, too, she said. "We want our students to get jobs, and we want corporations to come here and find a diverse pool of graduates to choose from."

"On an intellectual level, we want our students to have experience interacting with people who are different from themselves," she added. "Diversity enriches any discussion. It enriches the way you learn, and it speeds problem-solving."

So why would anyone resist diversity?

"I don't think we resist here at Michigan Tech," Anderson said. "But I do think people believe it's harder for us because we are so far from many of the populations we want to attract. We have a physical environment that we need to promote in a way that will be attractive to more diverse applicants, or at least offer them a new experience. We certainly have an excellent academic environment to offer."

True, it may be easier for a university to attract top-notch students, faculty and staff of various ethnic backgrounds if you're located in, say, Boston. But just because it's harder doesn't mean it's impossible.

"We have to stop thinking that we can't do it," Anderson said.

"For example, instead of thinking we can't compete in hiring female engineering faculty because so few engineering PhDs are women, we could begin by focusing on business and some of the science areas where females are currently well represented.

"And we also need to look at the pool of people that we aren't interviewing in all fields and do what we can to tap into that pool. At the same time, we can begin to network in places that will put us in contact with those future female and minority PhD graduates."

Because of financial pressure, the university hasn't hired many new faculty recently, she notes, which limits the opportunity to diversify, but she hopes that will change soon. In the meantime, there's another way to add diversity to the teaching force, the Graduate School. "If we can recruit graduate students of color and females into those areas where they are underrepresented, they can be role models for undergraduates, even though they aren't faculty," Anderson says.

Lastly, some MTU students might need a little push to broaden their outlook.

"We can encourage our students to take greater advantage of the multicultural activities and organizations on campus," she says. "It might take them out of their comfort zone, but I know that it will also positively change the way they respond to many future situations. Plus, based on student feedback, they always enjoy these experiences."

"Our diversity goals are an opportunity for Michigan Tech," Anderson says. "We can become a truly inclusive community that provides a challenging academic and cultural environment and one that better addresses the needs of our corporate partners."

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7. USE THE SDC FOR FREE

MTU faculty and staff will have free use of the Student Development Complex Jan. 16-31.

The 235,000-square-foot facility has the most comprehensive collection of fitness and recreation amenities in the area. During the two-week trial period, employees will have access to the fitness center, multipurpose room (including the walking-running track, basketball, volleyball and badminton courts) and the racquetball/squash/wallyball courts, as well as the pool. Employees can also use the locker rooms and saunas.

To access the facility, present your Tech I.D. cards at either the multipurpose desk, located on the first floor, or the fitness center, located on the second floor.

For more information, contact Kevin Kalinec, 487-2975.

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8. FINANCIAL AID: HELPING STUDENTS PAY THE BILL
(Editor's note: This is the third in a series of articles on university initiatives that enhance recruitment and marketing.)

Long before college fairs, enrollment management and institutional marketing were even a gleam in academia's eye, there was financial aid. Next to excellent academics, it's arguable that nothing brings students to campus more effectively than the promise of money.

At Michigan Tech, that process is guided by Director of Financial Aid Tim Malette, who oversees the distribution of millions of dollars to students and prospective students, balancing that budget against a variety of competing goals.

It doesn't just happen. "There's a very systematic approach," he says. "We make awards to meritorious students first, early in the fall, and student athletes are next in line."

In March, the university begins distributing funds based on students' need, using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

"A student may be an athlete, a scholar and in need," Malette said. Taking into account federal and state regulations, as well as NCAA rules and the requirements of private donors, Financial Aid office staff members put together individual packages for thousands of MTU students every year. The Scholarship Committee, composed primarily of faculty and financial aid staff, decides who gets what.

These awards come from multiple sources. University scholarships, established by the Board of Control, are supported by the general fund. Then there are privately funded scholarships managed by the Michigan Tech Fund, state and federal monies, and additional private support.

"There's a lot of orchestration to assure that students get their aid in a timely manner," Malette said. Once students commit to attending Michigan Tech, the office then funnels their aid into the appropriate account, making sure that they receive proper credit for tuition, room and board, living expenses, etc.

Because the quality of a university depends on the quality of its students, Malette makes sure merit awards are renewed annually for students who qualify. Need-based aid is adjusted based on the university's budget. "I try to renew everybody, but sometimes we can't," he said.

Malette would like to see that variable removed from the equation. "At the top of my wish list is $20 million annually from the Michigan Tech Fund for unrestricted scholarships for undergraduates. Now, we get about $1.5 million in sponsored scholarships."

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9. PAPER RECYCLING MONDAY

The January recycling collection is set for Monday, Jan. 17, 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the Dow sixth floor loading dock (just west of where the Dow extends over Cliff Drive), off the main lobby. No wrapping paper please; most of it can't be recycled in our program (see guidelines at http://www.esc.mtu.edu/WhatCanIRecycleAtMTU/Default.htm ).

Please don't empty paper from home into the blue recycling bins or carts because that creates more work for the custodial and grounds crews. Instead, take it to the Dow Monday, when volunteers are available. As always, departments or offices that have a large amount of paper to recycle at one time should contact recyclinginfo-l@mtu.edu to arrange a special pickup.

This recycling collection is sponsored by the MTU Environmental Sustainability Committee and Circle K in cooperation with Facilities
Management's Building Operations and Grounds departments.

For more information, see http://www.esc.mtu.edu or contact your departmental recycling liaison or recyclinginfo-l@mtu.edu. To receive information and announcements related to environmental sustainability issues and activities at MTU and on other campuses, subscribe to mtugreen-l@mtu.edu.

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10. RECOGNIZING MICHIGAN TECH'S ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
Submitted by Alumni Relations

Do you know an alum or friend who deserves special recognition from Michigan Tech?

The Alumni Association is seeking nominees for the 2005 Outstanding Young Alumni Award, the Outstanding Service Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Honorary Alumni Award. The awards are presented in August during the annual Alumni Reunion.

These awards, which are among the university's most prestigious, are awarded in celebration of the great relationship and support of some of Michigan Tech's closest friends. One of the most important endeavors the Alumni Association Board of Directors undertakes is the selection of the recipients for these awards. The academic community constitutes the very best resource for discovering nominations, and we count on and appreciate your participation.

Award descriptions and nomination forms are at http://www.admin.mtu.edu/alumni/awards/ , or you can contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 487-2400 or mtu_alumni@mtu.edu.

Please forward nominations to the Office of Alumni Relations by Friday, Jan. 14.

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11. COMPUTER SCIENCE HAS MOVED

The Department of Computer Science is moving into the new Kanwal and Ann Rekhi Computer Science Hall. Faculty and staff have moved; graduate students will be moving to the new building a little later this semester.

A brief orientation: The department's main office is located at the south end of second floor (near the walkway to the library); faculty offices are on the north end of the second and third floors; and the undergraduate labs are located in the center portion of the first floor.

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12. TEACHING AT TECH: LOOK WHAT I CAN DO--ELECTRONIC LEARNING PORTFOLIOS
by William Kennedy, director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Faculty Development

Kurt Paterson taught me several years ago that many of our students get really fired up when they are given an opportunity to publicly display their intellectual and creative wares. Professor Paterson required his students to produce multimedia html final projects in his classes. He assigned these projects at a time when the World Wide Web was a curiosity and the Information Superhighway was more visionary political rhetoric than reality. When Paterson implemented the project, at least for some of his students, requiring a complex group project to be submitted in html format was about as daunting as asking them to submit their work in a foreign language. Yet team after team, they divided up the work and rose to the occasion.

A walk through one of the College of Engineering's poster sessions delivers a variation on that motif. Students really do get engaged when they feel that their work product really matters. There is something very different about taking an exam or turning in a term paper and producing a poster or making a presentation that many people will see. It is always a joy to see students standing beside their posters describing their work with great animation and pride.

The Senior Design program provides yet another stage for students to shine, and Michigan Tech's revolutionary Enterprise program raises the bar on all of this, giving students the means, method and an extended opportunity to test their wings and sell their intelligence, creativity and industry to people who might become their future employers.

If, as I have come to believe, engagement and zest for learning are associated with the authenticity and saliency of the learning experience, perhaps we should ask ourselves if we are doing everything within our powers to fully demonstrate the gifts and achievements of our students.

Several schools are experimenting in this domain by using the Web to provide a platform for students to demonstrate their achievements. The generic name for this approach is Electronic Learning Portfolios. E-Folio or E-Portfolio programs give students with a space to display their achievements. Some ELP programs allow students to display their skills as writers, performers, and creative problem-solvers. Some provide an opportunity for students to add in their extra- and co-curricular achievements alongside their academic transcripts. Some portfolio programs become a sort of "vita-in-progress" that students can use to secure internships or employment opportunities at graduation. I can see, for example, a well-designed portfolio project helping faculty to identify students for undergraduate and graduate research opportunities.

Perhaps there is some truth to the stereotype that scientists and engineers are hesitant to be seen as show-offs or braggarts. Using the Web to engage students and build their confidence over time is not a hollow exercise in self-promotion. I can't help but wonder if a well-designed portfolio program might not help Michigan Tech recruit students that would excel in this kind of an academic environment.

Properly conceived and executed, an electronic portfolio program might provide us with an opportunity to engage, excite and publicize the extraordinary achievements of our students. If you are interested in learning more about portfolio projects at other schools and how we might craft such an effort at Michigan Tech, please join us for our luncheon workshop on Thursday, Jan. 27. You can register for the session at 487-2046.

 

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13. NATIONAL "DREAM ALIVE" PROGRAM COMING TO TECH FOR MLK DAY

Joe Rogers brings his acclaimed "Dream Alive" program, honoring Martin Luther King Jr., to Michigan Tech on Thursday, Jan. 20.

Rogers, the former lieutenant governor of Colorado, will speak on King's work and his legacy, as well as deliver the famous "I Have a Dream" speech. King's 1963 address to a quarter million people in Washington, DC, galvanized American support for the civil rights movement, including the groundbreaking Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The evening program begins at 6:45 p.m. in the Rozsa Center with music by MTU's Praise in Effect gospel choir. Rogers' "Dream Alive" follows at 7 p.m.

A reception with refreshments will be held afterward.

Rogers will also be the guest speaker at a Tech Tea, "The New Civil Rights Agenda," set for 4 p.m. Jan. 20 in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge.

Both presentations are free and open to the public.

Rogers has spoken at numerous colleges, corporations, churches and conventions. According to the Scottsdale Progress Tribune, "Rogers captures King's sound and delivery so accurately that mental video kicks in, as do all the cliches of teary eyes, goosebump arms and shouted amens. . . . Anyone untouched by this bleeds ice."

"People who have seen the presentation say it's uncanny. 'King is in the room,' they say," said the New York Times.

Rogers, a Republican, served as Colorado's lieutenant governor from 1999 to 2003 and was the first African American elected to that office. His rhetorical talents were recognized nationally in 2000, when he was a principal speaker at the GOP National Convention. He is now a practicing attorney.

"For everyone who has yearned to personally hear King's words and vision, with an up-to-date perspective, this is an experience not to be missed," said Betty Chavis, director of outreach and multiethnic programs at Michigan Tech. "We're inviting everyone to join us for a remarkable evening dedicated to keeping the dream alive."

Rogers worked his way through Colorado State University, majoring in business administration. While studying law at Arizona State University, he won the prestigious American Bar Association Negotiation Competition. After graduating, he practiced law and served as counsel to Colorado's former U.S. Senator Hank Brown. He entered politics, and when he was elected lieutenant governor, he was the youngest candidate ever to serve in the post.

"Joe Rogers represents a new generation of leadership, and he will offer a fresh perspective," said Les Cook, vice president of student affairs. "He will speak to the relevance of Dr. King's message to contemporary life, and to the relevance of his message to all people, not just African Americans."

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14. CLUB FINDIGO JAN. 21
Submitted by Joe Kirkish

As a prelude to Finlandia University's annual Heikenpaiva celebration, the Calumet Theatre combines with FU to present its third annual Club Findigo on Friday, Jan. 21. The film is by Aki Kaurismaki, who not only has become popular in his native country, but has taken on film lovers around the world.

"Juha" (yoo-ha) is this year's selection; it was made in 1999, and like all of Kaurismaki's movies is a departure from standard forms. With "Juha," Kaurismaki takes a risky approach to a mature comedy drama. He does a flip into the past for his photographic techniques; he turns out a modern silent movie in a richly handsome and detailed black and white--complete with sound effects and an award-winning musical score written expressly for this movie.

Based on Juhani Aho's novel, told in broad strokes, it never tries to be more than an enjoyable parody with a plot borrowed from old farmer's daughter/traveling salesman stories.

Juha is a good-natured naif, so beefy he has trouble getting through doorframes, and his bed is at least a foot too short for his length. He is married to pretty Marja who seems to love him very much. Then one day an old cad with thinning hair, but who fancies himself as some sort of playboy, stops at Juha's farm. His car has broken down, and he seeks shelter for the night. While Juha works on the car, Shemeikka makes explicit overtures to Marja, and against her good judgment she responds, if hesitantly. And thus begins an unusual mix of drama and comedy in Kaurismaki's typically understated manner.

The film has been hailed as "a movie that wins over its audience with its simplistic charm," a trademark for the director, who admits he likes to make films about losers and who approaches them in characteristic deadpan manner. According to one reviewer, "It could be rated PG for mature themes, sexual situations and brief violence--still very highly recommended for anyone over the age of 12."

Along with "Juha," a short prize-winning feature entitled "Finland, Winter Wonderland" will be shown, a clever travelogue that takes the viewer on a broad range of activities and scenes around city and country.

The movies will be shown at 7:15 p.m. Preceding them at 6 p.m. there will be a Finnish buffet created by Eric Karvonen from Eagle River's Fitzgerald restaurant. Finnish cookbook in hand, Chef Karvonen plans a mini-buffet of genuine ethnic food from soup to snowy dessert. His main course will feature a true Finnish pasty complete with potato crust, and he plans to serve pickled herring on the side. Of course, gourmet coffee will be the featured drink. The movie/buffet combination costs $15; movie alone, $2.50. Half price for children under 12. Reservations should be made in advance for the buffet by calling the theater at 337-2610.

Mu Beta Psi music fraternity and Northern Auto of Hancock sponsor this Club Findigo.

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15. PHYSICS COLLOQUIUM THURSDAY ON THE TAMARACK MINE EXPERIMENTS

Physics professor Bryan Suits will present a physics colloquium, " The Tamarack Mine Experiments," on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 4 p.m., in Fisher 139.

In 1901, the Tamarack mines, near Calumet, were the deepest vertical shafts in the world. The physics faculty of the then-Michigan College of Mines performed several simple experiments in those mines. In particular, they did measurements of record-setting mass-on-a-string pendulums almost a mile long as well as precise measurements of the acceleration due to gravity as a function of depth.

Suits will discuss the people and the physics behind these experiments; several results contradict the gut feelings of most physicists.

For more information, contact Yoke Khin Yap (ykyap@mtu.edu, 487-2900) or Ranjit Pati (patir@mtu.edu, 487-3193).

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16. PHYSICS COLLOQUIUM JAN. 20

Professor Kenneth Libbrecht of the Department of Physics at the California Institute of Technology will present a physics colloquium, "Progress Toward Observing Gravitational Radiation from Astrophysical Sources," on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m., in Fisher 139.

He will review the status and plans of the laser interferometer gravitational-wave observatory (LIGO), along with the physics and engineering involved in building its sensitive gravitational radiation detectors.

Libbrecht is professor and chairman of the Department of Physics at Caltech. He received his PhD in Physics from Princeton in 1984. Besides his interest in the LIGO project, he is also interested in the physics of crystal growth and pattern formation of ice and has co-authored the wonderfully illustrated book "The Snowflake: Winter's Secret Beauty." For more information, contact Yoke Khin Yap (ykyap@mtu.edu, 487-2900) or Ranjit Pati (patir@mtu.edu, 487-3193).

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17. MEEM SEMINAR THURSDAY

The MEEM department will host a graduate seminar by Research Associate Professor Burhanettin S. Altan (MEEM), "Severe Plastic Deformations: Toward Bulk Production of Materials with Nanostructure," on Thursday, Jan. 13, 3-4 p.m., in MEEM 112.