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SUMMARY:SM-100 Seminar- The Path To Medical Practice and Look Inside Ophthalmology
DESCRIPTION:The last SM-100 seminar of fall 2026 will be delivered by Dr. Dan Bennett on Wed\, Nov. 11 from noon to 1 pm in room 117\, Parkinson Hall.  Dr. Bennett is a board-certified ophthalmoglist with over 30 years of experience in cataract surgeries and MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery).  All are welcome to attend.  For  additional information please contact Dr. Heda (gdheda@muw.edu).
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/sm-100-seminar-the-path-to-medical-practice-and-look-inside-ophthalmology/
LOCATION:Parkinson Hall Room 117
CATEGORIES:SM-100 Seminar
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SUMMARY:SM-100: Health Professionals Scholarship Program - US Military
DESCRIPTION:Attend an informational session with TSgt Michael R. Jackomis from USAF.  Explore scholarship and free tuition opportunities offered by various branches of the US military for pursuing healthcare degrees under its HPSP program.  Contact Dr. Heda (gdheda@muw.edu) for more information.  All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/sm-100-health-professionals-scholarship-program-us-military/
LOCATION:Parkinson Hall Room 117
CATEGORIES:SM-100 Seminar
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SUMMARY:SM-100 Seminar: Brain Injury and Brain Development
DESCRIPTION:Join a joint seminar by W’s alumni on brain development and brain injury.  Dr. Sagarina Thapa and Ms. Diptika Raut\, both graduated with biology degree in spring 2019\, and received their preliminary research training in the Heda Lab.  Please attend\, listen to their journey\, their current research\, plus meet and greet. All are welcome. \nLink to Word flyer \n 
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/sm-100-seminar-brain-injury-and-brain-development/
LOCATION:The W Campus\, 1100 College Street\, Columbus\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:SM-100 Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T120000
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SUMMARY:Plant Awareness in Mississippi\, SM-100
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URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/plant-awareness-in-mississippi-sm-100/
LOCATION:Parkinson Hall Room 117
CATEGORIES:SM-100 Seminar
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SUMMARY:SM-100 Seminar: Mitochondrial Function and Fatigue in Sjogren’s Disease
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Hal Scofield\, professor of medicine\, at the University of Oklahoma HSC and V.A. Medical Center\, associate chief of staff\, will discuss this autoimmune disorder. \nParkinson Hall\, Room 117\nNoon to 1 p.m.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/sm-100-seminar-mitochondrial-function-and-fatigue-in-sjogrens-disease/
LOCATION:Parkinson Hall Room 117
CATEGORIES:SM-100 Seminar
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SUMMARY:AI-Boosted Molecular Discovery: From CO2 Capture to Drug Design\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to Dr. Konstantinos D. Vogiatzis who is our speaker for the SM-100 seminar this Wednesday\, March 4th at 12 noon. \nKonstantinos “Kostas” Vogiatzis completed his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at the University of Athens\, Greece (2006)\, followed by MSc in Applied Molecular Spectroscopy from the University of Crete\, Greece (2008). He received his Ph.D. from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology\, Germany (2012)\, where he worked on the development of new quantum chemical methods. After an eight-month post-doctoral appointment at the Institute of Nanotechnology at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology\, he moved in 2014 at the University of Minnesota\, where he worked on quantum chemistry\, computational catalysis\, high-throughput virtual screening\, and high-performance computing. In 2016\, Dr. Kostas Vogiatzis joined the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\, where currently he is serving as the Associate Professor of theoretical and computational chemistry. Recipient of the many awards\, Dr. Vogiatzis is currently developing new computational methods based on quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence for the theoretical examination of reactivity\, catalysis\, drug design\, and separation processes.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/ai-boosted-molecular-discovery-from-co2-capture-to-drug-design-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:SM-100 Seminar
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SUMMARY:SM-100: Prosthetics & Orthotics - A Career Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to Ashley Dean\, the President of the MUW Alumni Association who is our speaker for the SM-100 seminar this Wednesday\, February 18th at 12 noon. \n  \nAshley Dean currently serves as the President of the MUW Alumni Association\, where she acts as the primary liaison between the university and its global network of graduates. A proud member of the Mississippi University for Women Class of 2006\, Ashley went on to earn a Certificate in Prosthetics from Northwestern University in 2007 and later completed her MBA at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2024. \nProfessionally\, Ashley is a highly accomplished ABC-certified prosthetist and serves as the Area Clinic Manager for Hanger Clinic in Middle Tennessee. From fitting cranial helmets for infants to providing prosthetic limbs for veterans\, she has dedicated more than 15 years to helping others live life to the fullest. \nAn active leader and community advocate\, Ashley is involved with the Junior League of Nashville and has held leadership roles within the Tennessee Society of Orthotics and Prosthetics. Whether she is advancing strategic initiatives\, mentoring future professionals\, or kayaking with her rescue dog\, Jasper\, Ashley brings passion\, purpose\, and vision to everything she does.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/sm-100-prosthetics-orthotics-a-career-outlook/
LOCATION:Parkinson Hall Room 117
CATEGORIES:SM-100 Seminar
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SUMMARY:SM-100: It All Began At The W
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to Dr. Nadeema Appukutti who is our speaker for the SM-100 seminar this Wednesday\, February 11th at 12 noon. \nJoin Virtually by Zoom \nDr. Nadeema Appukutti is the Head of Academics at the Asian Institute of Business and Science (AIBS)\, Sri Lanka. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Kent\, UK\, where her research focused on the synthesis of sequence-defined polyphosphodiesters and their self-assembly and folding behavior. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at Mississippi University for Women (MUW)\, USA\, where she was actively involved in undergraduate research with Dr. Heda’s Research Team. Her work encompasses academic leadership\, curriculum development\, and ensuring quality in higher education.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/sm-100-it-all-began-at-the-w/
CATEGORIES:SM-100 Seminar
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SUMMARY:SM-100: Molecular Spectroscopy - And Its Applications
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to Dr. Ambesh Pratik Singh a W alum who came to MUW from Nepal. After completing his B.S. & Ph.D. in chemistry\, he is now conducting research at a prestigious federal government institution. \n  \nJoin Virtually by Zoom
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/sm-100-molecular-spectroscopy-and-its-applications/
CATEGORIES:SM-100 Seminar
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