Office of the Chancellor University of Missouri-Columbia Office of the Chancellor

Old Problems and New Knowledge: The Value of Basic Research

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Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006
4-6 p.m.
Ellis Auditorium

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Join MU Chancellor Brady J. Deaton as he moderates the sixth of a series of open forums on global topics of interest to the community. Scientists often conduct research that does not seem to have a direct application to the greater good. However, many important discoveries have arisen from this basic type of research. Come discuss the importance of basic research in solving society's difficult problems. The Chancellor's forums are free and open to the public.

The Panelists

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Steven Hofmann

Curators' Professor of Mathematics

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Kristina Narfstrom

Ruth M. Kraeuchi Missouri Professor of Veterinary Ophthalmology

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Randall Prather

Distinguished Professor in Reproductive Biotechnology

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