The Evolution of the Earth's Continents: Melting in the Deep Crust
7:30 pm, Wednesday, December 17, 1997
Room 106 -
Swenson Hall of Science
Augustana College
Rock Island, Illinois
The continents upon which we live did not always exist -- they have grown slowly through time. Dr. Wolf discussed various geologic processes that have contributed to the Earth's evolution. After the talk, Professor Wolf gave a tour of his
rock-melting research lab, for those who were interested.
Atanasoff-Berry Computer
February 12, 1998, 7:00 pm
John Deere Lecture Hall
Augustana College
- The Atanasoff-Berry Computer
(or ABC) was the first electronic digital computer!
- A replica of the ABC
was on display on the 5th floor of the Augustana College library from February 1-20.
- The idea for the ABC was conceived in Rock Island, and the computer was built at
Iowa State.
Sigma Xi Poster Session 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 19, 1998
Upper level of the College Center, 7th Ave. and 38th St.
Augustana College
Researchers from the Quad Cities area presented the results of their scientific endeavors at the fourth annual Sigma Xi poster session. Light refreshments were served.
Initiation Banquet for New Members
Thursday, May 14, 1998, at the Wilson Center, on the campus of Augustana College.
Socializing at 5:30 pm, with a buffet dinner at 6:00 pm, followed by the program in the John Deere Lecture Hall at 7:30 pm:
"Laser Holography and the Photonic Revolution"Dr. Tung H. Jeong
Professor Emeritus of Physics
Director, Center for Photonics Studies
Lake Forest College
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