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Psychology: Transforming Science and Practice

50th Anniversary Celebration for URI Department of Psychology

Fall 2011 Colloquium Series Schedule


All are invited to attend the year-long colloquia series on

Psychology: Transforming Science and Practice

In honor of the 50th Anniversary Celebration for the University of Rhode Island Department of Psychology

Dr. Michio Kaku

Henry Semat Chair and Professorship in Theoretical Physics at the City College of New York

Visiting Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, and at New York University

Will speak on Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 7:00pm in Edwards Auditorium on:

Towards a Multicultural, Scientific, and Tolerant Future for the Planet

Dr. Kaku is theoretical physicist,renowned for his ability to discuss complex concepts in very understandable language and to effectively demonstrate how physics principles apply in far-reaching contexts, including diversity. The presentation by Dr. Kaku is a unique opportunity to hear views on the future of our planet from a highly accessible and successful expert.

Dr. Kaku is URI Diversity Week's Keynote Speaker (Co-sponsored by the Psychology Department). Read more here

50th Anniversary Committee: Larry Grebstein, Lisa Harlow, Al Lott, Peter Merenda, Nelson Smith, James Prochaska, Patricia Morokoff & Wayne Velicer