October Seminar Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 12 Noon - 1:00pm

"Adventures at 2.00 in the morning." Speaker: Alex Barnett Executive Director of the Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills

Alex Barnett has a lifelong fascination with the stars. She studied astrophysics at the University of Leicester, U.K., before moving into science communication. During her career so far she has hosted her own TV show for the BBC for 2 and a half years, published two popular astronomy and space books (a third is in progress), ran a successful consulting business, and spent six years creating the National Space Centre, a major visitor attraction in the UK.  [I have visited the National Space Center and can attest to it being both educational and entertaining- Cherrill] At the National Space Center Alex was Creative Director, Programs Director and finally Business Development Director. In March she landed in the Bay Area to take over as Executive Director of the Chabot Space and Science Center. In this talk, Alex will put on many of her different hats and review issues she has faced and does face as a woman scientist, science communicator and businesswoman. These include glass ceilings, being taken seriously (or not), being mistaken for a man, and work-life balance. Whilst all serious issues, Alex is known for her lively presentations...

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 12 Noon - 1:00pm ~ Panofsky Auditorium SLAC, 2575 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park, CA

Also announcing two other lecture series on women in science and engineering: 2003 Jing Lyman Lecture Series on Stanford Campus: "Women in Science and Engineering" A series of lunchtime lectures next lecture is on Wednesday, November 5, 2003. November 5, 2003 12 p.m. "To Be Announced" Sheri Sheppard, Ph.D Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University Gold Lounge, Faculty Club, Stanford University 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. December 3, 2003 12 p.m. "To Be Announced" Carol Muller CEO/Founder, MentorNet Gold Lounge, Faculty Club, Stanford University 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. WOMEN IN SCIENCE: No Limits A lecture series to inspire women of all ages, at the Flint Center, Cupertino CA.  More lectures will start in the fall, dates will be posted when available.