December 2007
WISE Residence Program (RP): WISE Night RecapThis semester, the WISE RP has hosted several exciting WISE Nights. On September 11th, the annual Sundaes on Tuesday event offered students the opportunity to hear tips from returning students about how they can succeed in their transition to UM. They also learned more about the many science- and engineering-related resources they can take advantage of throughout the year, such as the Science Learning Center (SLC). On October 9th, Dr. Janet Smith, a Professor in UM's Department of Biological Chemistry, shared some of her research findings related to structural biology. On October 24th, Professor Tim McKay hosted a WISE Night entitled "Testing Your Physical Intuition" that featured the UM Physics Department. He completed a number of physics demonstrations, and WISE RP students worked in teams to find solutions for many physics questions. He also shared great tips for how to go about pursuing a Physics degree or graduate studies here at UM. On November 6th, Dr. Bobbi Low, a Professor in the School of Natural Resources and Environment, spoke about the field of sociobiology. She also spoke about the hypotheses from her book, "Why Sex Matters: a Darwinian Look at Human Behavior" and shared some interesting case studies from her research. For example, she highlighted some of the differences between the sexes on what they are looking for in a mate. On November 27th, Professor Jerry Lynch from the College of Engineering offered a lecture on civil engineering and his work on smart structures. He emphasized that civil engineering, one of the oldest fields of engineering, looks at issues related to the security of bridges, buildings, roads and other structures. Professor Lynch also elaborated on the important roles that civil engineers are playing in addressing many global issues such as the energy crisis.
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