Recent Presentations and Lectures

Recent Invited Talks on Scientific Research

“Surf, Sink or Swim:  Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces”, Murdock Trust Program: Partners in Science Annual Meeting, Keynote speaker, San Diego, CA, January 2020 .

“The Surface of Water:  Its Role in Environmentally Important Processes”,  Welcher Lecture, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, November 2019.

“The Art of Effective Negotiation”,  Welcher Lecture, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, November 2019.

“At the Water’s Edge:  Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Aqueous Surfaces”, Plenary Speaker, 2019 Naval Academy Science & Engineering Conference (NASEC), U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, November 2019.

“At the Water’s Edge:  Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Aqueous Surfaces”,  Harold S. Johnston Lecture, Department of Chemistry, Emory University, October 2019.

“Mulling Over Emulsions:  Interfacial Molecular Structure, Assembly and Stabilization”, Max T. Rogers Distinguished Lectureship, Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, October 2019.

 “At the Water’s Edge:  Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Aqueous Surfaces”, Conference on The Future of Science:  Chemistry and Materials for the 21st Century Conference, Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) with the University of California, Berkeley Global Science Institute, Mexico City, October 2019.

“Taking a Deep Dive into Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces”, Highlands in Chemistry Seminar Series, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, October 2019.

“The Power of Persuasive Communication and Negotiation”, Patullo Conference, Warrenton, VA, September 2019.

“Mulling Over Emulsions:  Interfacial Molecular Structure, Assembly and Stabilization”, Dole Lecture, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, August 2019.

“The Surface of Water:  It’s Role in Environmentally Important Processes”, Dole Lecture, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, August 2019.

“Surf, Sink or Swim:  Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces”, Keynote Address, Phi’s Research and Innovation Summit 2019, Dead Sea, Jordan, August 2019.

“Mulling Over Emulsions:  Interfacial Molecular Structure, Assembly and Stabilization”, Plenary Address, International Conference on Advanced Vibrational Spectroscopy 10, Auckland, NZ, July 2019.

“The Surface of Water:  It’s Role in Environmentally Important Processes”, Keynote Address, Northwest Regional ACS Meeting, Portland, OR, June 2019.

“Mulling Over Nanoemulsions:  Interfacial Molecular Structure, Stabilization and Assembly”, William H. Flygare Memorial Lecture in Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ilinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, May 2019.

“The Surface of Water:  It’s Role in Environmentally Important Processes”,  U.S. Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) Network of Executive Women Event, USTPO Office Building, Alexandria, VA, April 2019.

“Mulling Over Emulsions:  Molecular Assembly at Complex Liquid Surfaces”, Chemistry Department, University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, April 2019.

“Surf, Sink and Swim:  Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces”,  Hillger-Roberts-Kranbuehl Lecturer, College of William and Mary, Department of Chemistry, Williamsburg, VA, April 2019.

“Surf, Sink or Swim:  Molecular Exploration of Surfaces with Environmental Importance”, Celebrating Women in Science Speaker, Scripps College, Claremont, CA, March 2019.

“The Magic and Mysteries of Water”, Eugene Rotary Club, Eugene, OR, March 2019.

“Surf, Sink or Swim:  Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Water “Mulling Over Emulsions:  Molecular Assembly at Complex Liquid Surfaces”, Izatt Christensen Lecturer, College of Physical Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, February 2019.

“Nanoemulsions:  Understanding Molecular Factors Contributing to their Surface Stabilization”, Inaugural Signature Lecturer for Inclusive Excellence Series, College of Science, Louisiana State University , Baton Rouge, LA, February 2019.

“Surf, Sink and Swim:  Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces”, Gooch Stephens Lectureship, Campus-wide lecture, Baylor University, Waco, TX, January 2019.

“Molecular Assembly at Complex Liquid Surfaces”, Gooch Stephens Lectureship, Department of Chemsitry, Baylor University, Waco, TX, January 2019.

“Mulling over Nanoemulsions:  Interfacial Molecualr Structure, Stabilization and Assembly”, Margaret-Ann Armour Speaker Series, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, January 2019.

“Surf, Sink and Swim:  Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces”, India Lecture Tour, University of Mumbai, Mumbai and National Chemistry Laboratory , Pune India, January 2019.

“The Magic and Mysteries of…..”  TEDX Talk, Salem, OR, January 2019.

“The Mysterious Tale of Nanoemulsions”, Pauling Medal Award Symposium, University of Washington, Bothell, WA, November 2019.

“Surf, Sink and Swim:  Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces”, Pauling Medal Award Dinner, University of Washington, Bothell, WA, November 2019.

“Mulling Over Nanoemulsions: Molecular Structure, Stabilization and Assembly”, Welch Foundation Conference, Houston, TX, October 2018.

“Molecular Assembly at Complex Liquid Surfaces”, Catherine Bone Memorial Lecture, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, October 2018.

“Molecular Bonding and Adsorption at Oil-Water Interfaces”,  Appalacian State University, Boone, North Carolina, September 2018.

“Mulling over Nanoemulsions:  Interfacial Molecular Structure, Stabilization and Assembly”, Brookhaven National Laboratory NSLS-II Colloquim, Brookhaven, NY August 2018.

“Understanding Complex Liquid Interfaces of Environmental Importance”, Grand Challenges in the Chemical Sciences, The Israeli Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Jerusalem, Israel, June 2018.

“Priestley Medal Address: A Journey of Turning Points and Unlikely Destinations”, 254th National American Chemical Society Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2018.

“Making the Rounds: Molecular Characterization of Surfactant Stabilized nanoemulsion Surfaces”, Priestley Symposium, American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2018.

“Molecular Assembly at Complex Liquid Surfaces”, Prins Distinguished Lectureship, Department of Chemistry, Syracuse University, February 2018.

“Mulling Over Emulsions: Molecular Structure and Assembly at Nanoemulsion Surfaces”, Department of Energy, African Materials Research Society Meeting, Gaborone, Botswana, December 2017.

“Mulling Over Emulsions: Molecular Structure and Assembly at Nanoemulsion Surfaces”, Department of Energy, 13th Annual CPIMS Meeting, Gaithersburg, MD, October 2017.

“Molecular Assembly at Nanoemulsion Surfaces “, International Conference in Bio-Nano Innovation, Brisbane, Australia, September 2017.

“Understanding the Love-Hate Relationship Between Oil-and Water”, Jean Dreyfus Lectureship, Chemistry Department, Iona College, New Rochelle, NY, May 2017.

“Molecular Structure and Bonding at Nanoemulsion and Planar Oil/Water Interfaces”, American Chemical Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 2017.

“Complex Aqueous Interfaces: Fundamental Discoveries, Opportunities and Challenges for the Energy-Water Nexus”, Department of Energy, Basic Energy Sciences Workshop on the Water-Energy Nexus”, Bethesda, MD, January 2017.

“The Magic and Mysteries of Water”, Café Scientifique, Port Louis, Mauritius, December 2016.

“Oil on Water: Calming the Seas but not the Science”, Pariser-Parr Distinguished Lecturer, University of North Carolina, September 2016.

“On the Water’s Edge: Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Aqueous Surfaces”, University of Yangoon, Yangoon, Myanmar, August 2016.

“Molecular Insights into the Assembly of Nanosheets at Oil-Water Interfaces”, Molecular Foundry Review, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, June 2016.

“Surf, Sink or Swim: U understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces”, Tourtellotte Lecturer, Kalamazoo College, May 2016.

“Mulling Over Emulsions:  Molecular Assembly at Oil-Water Interfaces”, Edison Lecture, Department of Chemistry, Notre Dame University, February 2016.

“Oil on Water:  Calming the Seas but not the Science”, Tieckelmann Lecture, Department of Chemistry, University of Buffalo, SUNY, 2016

“A Molecular Picture of Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces”, Hue University of Sciences, Hue City, Vietnam, December 2015.

“Surf, Sink or Swim: Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Liquid Surfaces”, 2016 Tourtelotte Lecture, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI, May 2016.

“Oil on Water: Calming the Seas but not the Science”, 2016 Tiekelmann Lectureship, Department of Chemistry, SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, April 2016.

“Mulling Over Emulsions: Molecular Assembly at Oil-Water Interfaces”, 2016 Edison Lectureship, Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Indiana, February 2016.

“A Molecular Picture of Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces”, Hue University of Sciences, Hue City, Vietnam, December 2015.

“Surf, Sink or Swim: Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Water Surfaces”, 2015 Ott Lectureship, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, October 2015.

“Going Nonlinear to Study Molecular Assemblly at Oil-Water Interfaces”, 2015 Ott Lectureship, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, October 2015.

“Molecular Assembly at Oil Water Interfaces”, Frontiers in Chemistry, Weizmann Institute, Rehovot, Israel, May 2015.

“Methylglyoxal at the Air/Water Interface”. S. N. Wren and G.L. Richmond, 249th National ACS Meeting, Denver, CO, March 2015. Given by S. Wren.

“Molecular Characterization of Surfactant Adsorption at the Surface of Emulsion Particles”, J. Hensel and G. L. Richmond, 249th National ACS Meeting, Denver, CO, March 2015. Given by J. Hensel

“Spectroscopic Studies of the Nanoemulsion Surfaces”, J. Hensel and G.L. Richmond, Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Conference, New Orleans, LA, March 2015. Given by J. Hensel.

“Strengthening Research and Educational Partnerships with Scientists in Developing Countries: It’s Good for Everyone”, 248th National ACS Meeting, San Francisco, CA, Aug. 2014.

““Combining experiment and theory: Atmospheric Organics at the Air-Water Interface” , 248th National ACS Meeting, San Francisco, CA, Aug. 2014. (Given by Dr. Sumi Wren).

“Line ‘Em All Up: Macromolecular and Nanoparticle Assembly at Oil/Water Interfaces”, PittCon, Chicago, IL, March 2013.

“Molecular Insights into Surfactant, Nanoparticle, and Polymer Assembly at Planar and Spherical Oil/Water Interfaces”, 247th National ACS Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 2014.

“Assembly at Complex Interfaces”, 7th International Meeting of the Africa Materials Research Society, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, December 2013.

“Line ‘Em All Up: Macromolecular Assembly at Liquid Surfaces”, Plenary Lecture, Royal Australian Chemical Institute Physical Chemistry Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, December 2013.

“Macromolecular Assembly at Liquid Surfaces”, Symposium in Honor of Isiah Warner, 245th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 2013.

“Line ‘Em All Up: Macromolecular Assembly at Liquid Surfaces”, Award Symposium, American Physical Society Meeting, Baltimore, MD, March 2013.

“Molecular Processes at the Water’s Edge”, Dreyfus Foundation Teacher-Scholar Symposium on Research Frontiers in the Chemical Sciences”, Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, October 2012.

“Line “Em All Up: Surfactant, Polymer and Nanoparticle Adsorption at Liquid Surfaces”, European Molecular Liquids Group/Japanese Molecular Liquids Group Meeting, Eger, Hungary, September 2012.

“Doorman, Barrier or Temptress: What Role does a Water Surface Play in Gaseous Adsorption”, 243rd National ACS Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 2012.

“Molecular Processes Underlying the Structure and Assembly of Thin Films and Nanoparticles at Liquid Interfaces”, Department of Energy, Materials Research Division Investigator Meeting, Annapolis, MD, July 2012.

“Particle and Nanoparticle Assembly at Liquid Surfaces”, Korean Chemical Society Meeting, Seoul, Korea, April 2012.

“Nanoparticle Assembly at Oil/Water Interfaces”, Joint China-U.S. Workshop for Women Researchers in Chemistry”, Beijing, China, October 2011.

“Fundamental Studies of Materials Growth and Assembly at Fluid Interfaces”, South Africa Council for Scientific and Industrial Research /U.S. Dept of State & Joint Services S&T Workshop, Pretoria, South Africa, September 2011.

“Chilling Out: Understanding the Adsorption and Uptake of Atmospheric Gases At Cold Aqueous Surfaces”, 242nd ACS National Meeting, Denver, CO, August 2011.

“At the Water’s Edge”, 10th International Conference on the Structure of Surfaces (ICSOS), Hong Kong, August 2011.

“Oil-on-Water: Insights into the Fascinating Properties and Opportunities for Discovery at this Unique Interface”, IUPAC International Congress on Analytical Sciences, Kyoto, Japan, May 2011.

“Oil on Water: Calming the Seas but Not the Science”, Physical Chemistry Division Awards Symposium, 241st ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 2011.

“Water at Hydrophobic Soft Surfaces: Molecular Structure, Bonding, Adsorption and Penetration”, 241st ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 2011.

“Oil on Water: Calming the Seas but Not the Science”, Plenary Lecture, ICORS 2010, Boston, MA, August 2010.

Recent Invited Talks on Science Education, Policy and Careers

“Career Launch and Acceleration”, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi International Research Advisory Panel Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand, December 2020.

“Developing and R&D Strategy and Research Agenda”, Oman National Strategy for Research and Development 2040, Muscat, Oman, December 2019.

“The Art of Effective Proposal Writing” and “Best Practices for Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals”, Africa Materials Research Society Conference, Arusha, Tanzania, December 2019.

“The Art of Effective Negotiation”, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, November 2019.

“Reflections on COAChing Women Towards Successful Careers in STEM”, Women in STEM Symposium, 2019 Naval Academy Science & Engineering Conference (NASEC), U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, November 2019.

“Mentoring for Success in Science and Innovation”, Successful Negotiation Tips and  Tactics”, and “Effective Mentorship in Science and Innovation, #HiddenNoMore: Empowering Women Leaders in STEM, US Department of State, International Visitor Leadership Program, Washington, DC, November 2018.

“COAChing Women Scientists Towards Career Success”, WISE Luncheon, Emory University, October 2019.

“The Importance of Global Scientific Engagement”, J. Mark Sowers, College of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, October 2019.

“The Power of Persuasive Communication and Negotiation”, Patullo Conference, Warrenton, VA, September 2019.

“COAChing Women to be Leaders in Science and Innovation”, Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, June 2019.

‘Mentoring for Success in Science and Innovation”, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Computer Sciences Division, June 2019.

“Follow Your Yellow Brick Road”, Commencement Address, College of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, CA, May 2019

“The Art of Persuasive Communication and Negotiation” and Women as Leaders in Science and Engineering”, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, CA, May 2019.

“An Evening with Geri Richmond”, National Medals of Science Event, Portland State University, Portland, OR, May 2019.

“Reflections on Women in Science Around the Globe:  Their Challenges, Aspirations and Successes”, International Women’s Forum, Oregon Chapter Luncheon, Portland, OR, May 2019.

‘Mentoring for Success in Science and Innovation” Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory, Ames, IA, May 2019.

“Reflections on Women in Science Around the Globe:  Their Challenges, Aspirations and Successes”, U.S. Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) Network of Executive Women Event, USTPO Office Building, Alexandria, VA, April 2019.

“Mentoring and Networking for Career Success”, Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, April 2019.

“COACh Project on Women in Water Research in Africa”, Elsevier Foundation Board Meeting, New York City, NY, April 2019.

“Why Diversity in Science is Important Today and in the Future”,  Joint Genome Institute User Meeting, San Francisco, April 2019.

“Robust Science: Problems and Solutions” Panel, Columbia University Symposium: Promoting Credibility, Reproducibility and Integrity in Research, Columbia University, New York City, NY, March 2019.

“The Importance of Global Scientific Engagement”, Celebrating Women in Science Speaker, Keck Science Center, Claremont CA, March 2019.

“Mentoring and Networking for Career Success” and Effective Negotiation and Communication” COACh workshops, International Women’s Day OWSD event, Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 2019.

“COACh: Empowering Women to be Leaders in the Global Scientific Enterprise”, Keynote Speaker, Anniversary Sessions and Thematic Symposium of Sri Lanka National Chapter of OWSD on “Balance for Science”,  Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 2019.

“The Importance of Global Scientific Engagement”, Izatt Christensen Lecturer, College of Physical Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, February 2019.

“The Importance of Strong and Inclusive Leadership in Research and Innovation”, Signature Lecturer for Inclusive Excellence Series, College of Science, Louisiana State University , Baton Rouge, LA, January 2019

“COACh: Empowering Women as Leaders in the Scientific Enterprise”, Margaret-Ann Armour Speaker Series, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, January 2019.

“Mentoring for Success in Science and Innovation”, Mohammed Almana College for Health Science, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, November 2019.

“Mentoring for Success in Science and Innovation”, Successful Negotiation Tips and  Tactics”, and “The Importance of Strong Leadership and Networking for Career Success”, #HiddenNoMore: Empowering Women Leaders in STEM, US Department of State, International Visitor Leadership Program, Washington, DC, November 2018.

“The Challenges and Adventures of Unconventional Leadership Roles”, Science Leadership and Management, University of California, Berkeley, October 2018.

“Launching Your Career:  Tips and Tactics” and “Mentoring for  Success in Science and Innovation”,  American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Oklahoma City, OK, October 2018.

“Empowering Global Scientific Engagement”, Appalacian State University, Boone, North Carolina, September 2018.

“Career Reflections”,  Keynote Speaker, Bay Area Postdoc Symposium, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, September 2018.

“Women in Science Around the Globe:  Stories of their Aspirations, Successes and Challenges”, League of Women Voters, Eugene, OR, September 2018.

Mentoring and Networking for Success in Science and Innovation”, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Brookhaven, NY, August 2018.

“Curiosity:  A Powerful Driver for Science Teaching and Research”, 15th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Bangkok, Thailand,  August 2018.

“Mentoring for Career Success”,   ““Enhancing Your Mentoring Skills” and “Enhancing your Professional Negotiation and Communication Skills”, Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) & COACh Women in Science Mentoring Program, Kigali, Rwanda, June 2018.

“Geri Richmond in Conversation with Joe Palca”, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Women in Science Seminar Series, Berkeley, CA, June 2018.

“Women in Leadership Roles in Science and Innovation”, The Resilience Africa Network (RAN), Kampala, Uganda, June 2018.

“A Conversation Between NPR’s Joe Palca and Geri Richmond”, Women in Science Seminar Series, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, June 2018.

“An Evening With Geri Richmond“, Interviewed by Jo Handelsman, Director, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, May 2018.

“Prespective on Research Trends in the United States,”  Osh Technical University,  Osh, Kyrgyzstan, May 2018.

“Trends in Science Education in the United States”, Sema – Sapat Primary School:, Osh, Kyrgyzstan, May 2018.

“Developing International Research Collaborations in the United States” , Kyrgystan National Academy of Sciences, Bishkek, Krygystan, May 2018.

“Emerging Trends in Science Education in the United States”, Cambridge School, Kyrgystan National Academy of Sciences, Bishkek, Krygystan, May 2018.

“Career Discussions with Tech women and Open World STEM Alumni”, American Center, Bishkek, Krygyzstan, May 2018.

“Discussions on Educational Trends in Science in the United States”, Polytechnic University, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, May 2018.

“Priestley Address:  A Jouney of Turning Points and Unlikely Destinations”, 255thNational ACS Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2018.

“Empowering Global Scientific Engagement”,University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, March 2018.

“National Science Board 2018 Science and Engineering Indicators Report”, Committee on Chemistry and Public Affairs Meeting, 255thNational American Chemical Society Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2018.

“The Importance of Strong Mentorship and Networking in Science and Engineering”, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Workshop on Women in Leadership”, Kigali, Rwanda, March 2018.

“Mentoring for Success”, National American Chemical Society Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2018.

“Publishing in Peer Reviewed Journals” and “Leadership and Networking for Women in Science and Technology”, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie, Tunis, Tunisia, March 2018.

“Mentoring for Success in Science and Innovation” and “The Art of Effective Negotiation and Communication”, Division of Computer Sciences, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, March 2018.

“Empowering Global Scientific Engagement”, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, February 2018.

“National Science Board 2018 Science and Engineering Indicators Report”, U.S. House of Representatives Briefing, Rayburn Office Building, Washington, DC, February 2018.

“National Science Board 2018 Science and Engineering Indicators Report”, U.S. Senate Briefing, Senate Russell Office Building, Washington, DC, February 2018.

“Career Launch and Acceleration” and “Mentoring for Success in Science and Innovation”, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, January 2018.

“A Career in Science: A Career of Turning Points and Unlikely Destinations”, Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, Eugene, OR, January 2018.

“Mentoring for Success in Science and Innovation”, Division of Earth Sciences, Lawnrence Berkeley National Laboratory, January 2018.

“Top Ten Big Hits for Future Funding at the National Science Foundation”, KMUTT, Bangkok, Thailand, January 2018.

“Mentoring for Success in Science and Innovation” and “Career Launch and Acceleration”, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, January 2018.

“Effective Negotiation in the Workplace”, International Meeting on Nuclear Medicine, Delhi, India, December 2017.

“The Art of Effective Proposal Writing” and “Best Practices for Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals”, Africa Materials Research Society Conference, Gaborone, Botswana, December 2017.

“The Importance of Strong and Inclusive Leadership in Science and Engineering”, Department of Physics, University of Connecticut, November 2017.

“Mentoring and Networking for Success in Science and Engineering”, Oakridge National Laboratory, Oakridge, TN, November 2017.

“Reflections on a Career in Science”, Advancing Science in America Luncheon, Portland, OR, October 2017.

“Leadership and Career Development Skills for Scientists and Engineers” and “Negotiating in the Workplace”, Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology,Dehra Dun, India, October 2017.

“Mentoring for Success” and “The Art of Effective Negotiation”, Patullo Conference, Warrenton, VA, October 2017.

“The Art of Effective Communication and Negotiation”, Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology, Brisbane, Australia, September 2017.

“The Importance of Diversity and Inclusive Leadership in Science and Innovation”, International Conference on BioNano, Brisbane, Australia, September 2017.

“Mentoring for Success in Science and Engineering” and “The Importance of Inclusive Leadership in Science and Innovation”, Biosciences Retreat, Bioscience Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, August 2017

“Reflections on a Career in Science”, Oregon Chapter of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS)  Luncheon, Portland, OR, August 2017.

“Empowering Global Scientific Engagement”, Reed College, Portland, OR, August 2017.

“The Importance of Communication Skills and Networking in Global Science”, USAID PEER Conference, Jakarta, Indonesia, July 2017.

“Elements for Success in Science and Innovation: The Importance of Inclusive Leadership and Mentoring”, 2017 Cottrell Research Scholars Conference, Research Corporation, Tucson, AZ July 2017.

Presentations for COACh Training Workshops on Leadership and Career Development Indonesian Scientists and Engineers: “Selling Your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing” and “Publishing Research Results in Peer Reviewed Journals”, 6th Indonesian-American Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium, Ambon, Indonesia, July 2017.

COACh Training Workshops on Leadership and Career Development for Women in Science, Technology and Research, Sri Lanka, Columbo, Sri Lanka, May 2017.

Topics: “The Power of Persuasion”, “The Art of Effective Negotiation”, Effective Leadership Skills”

“Commencement Address”, Kansas State University Graduate School Commencement Ceremony, Manhattan, KS, May 2017.

“Commencement Address”, Illinois Institute of Technology Commencement Ceremony, Chicago, IL, May 2017.

“The Importance of Global Scientific Engagement”, National Institute of Standards and Technology”, Gaithersburg, MD, April 2017.

“Effective Communication and Negotiation Techniques”, National Institute of Standards and Technology”, Gaithersburg, MD, April 2017.

“Career Launch and Acceleration”, Graduate Students in Chemistry, Univ. of California, San Diego, March 2017.

“Publishing in Peer Reviewed Journals” and “Writing an Effective CV”, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie, Tunis, Tunisia, March 2017.

“Persuasive Negotation and Communication in Science”, Graduate Students in the Chemical Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, February 2017.

“Reflections”, Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, February 2017.

“Persuasive Negotiation Techniques”, Graduate Students in Computer Science and Engineering, Univ. of California, San Diego, February 2017.

Presentations for COACh Workshop for Thai Women Scientists, Bangkok, Thailand, January 2017: (with Emeritus Prof. Supapan Seraphin, U. of Arizona)
“Launching a Successful Career in Science” “Building Effective Communication Skills” “The Art of Effective Negotiation”

“Mentoring for Success”
“Persuasive Scientific Presentations” “Publishing in Peer Reviewed Journals”
“Selling your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”

Presentations for COACh Workshop for Malagasy Scientists and Engineers, Antananarivo, Madagascar, December 2016:
“Career Launch and Acceleration” “Persuasive Scientific Presentations”
“Publishing your Research in Peer Reviewed Journals” “Negotiations for Career Advancement”
“Selling your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”

“Curiosity: A Powerful Driver for Science Teaching and Research”, Let’s Talk Science Series, U.S. Embassy, Port Louis, Mauritius, December 2016.

“Frontiers of Science Education”, Presentation for Science Educators and Mauritius Institute of Education Trainers, Ministry of Education, Sir Abdool Raman Osman State College, Phoenix, Mauritius, December 2016.

“Scientific Challenges and Future Opportunities for Solving Global Environmental Problems”, Rajiv Gandhi Science Center, Port Louis, Mauritius, December 2016.

“The Art of Effective Negotiation” and “Women as Leaders in the Scientific Enterprise”, Brookhaven National Laboratory Women in Science Retreat, Port Jefferson, NY, January 2017.

Presentations for COACh Workshop for Algerian Women Scientists, Algiers, Algeria, November 2016: (with Prof. Nora Berrah, U. of Connecticut)
“Career Launch and Acceleration”
“Effective Leadership and Networking Skills for Women Scientists and Engineers” “Persuasive Scientific Presentations”
“Publishing your Research in Peer Reviewed Journals”
“The Art of Effective Negotiation”
“Mentoring for Success”
“Selling your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”

“Best Practices in STEM Education in Higher Education”, ISMTEC2016 – “STEM Education: Preparing a Workforce for the Future”, Bangkok, Thailand, October 2016.

“STEM Education as a Driver of Innovation in ASEAN”, Science, Technology and Innovation Forum for ASEAN Countries, Bangkok, Thailand, September 2016.

“Career Launch and Acceleration for Postdoctoral Associates”, 251st National ACS Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 2016.

“The Lower Mekong River Countries: The Important Role of Thailand in S&T”, KMUTT, Bangkok, Thailand, July 2016.

“Advancing in Science : The Importance of Good Leadership and Strong Networks”, Oakridge National Laboratory, Oakridge, TN, June 2016.

“Selling Your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing” and “Publishing Research Results in Peer Reviewed Journals”, 6th Indonesian-American Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium, Surbaya, Indonesia, June 2016.

Presentations for USAID-PEER Research Conference, Amman, Jordan, March 2016:
   “International Science Collaborations: Ingredients for Success”
“The Art of Effective Negotiation”

“Effective Negotiation Techniques for Graduate Students”, Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Indiana, February 2016.

“Why I Love Being a Scientist”, Cambodian Science and Engineering Festival, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 2016.

“Global Scientific Engagement”, Presidential Plenary Address, AAAS Annual Meeting, Washington, DC. February 2016.

Presentations for Women in Tech Workshop for Scientists in the Lower Mekong Countries, Intel Vietnam Plant, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, January 2016. 
“The Importance of Women as Leaders in Science and Technology”
“Career Launch – Elements of a Successful Job Search”
“Introduction to Mentoring for Success: Best Practices”

Presentations for Elsevier Early Scholars Workshop for Tunisian Women Scientists, Tunis, Tunisia, November 2015:
“Career Launch and Acceleration”
“Effective Leadership and Networking Skills for Women Scientists and Engineers”
“Persuasive Scientific Presentations”
“Publishing your Research”
“Key Elements of Effective Negotiation”
“Mentoring for Success”
“Selling your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”
“The Unexpected Challenges, Opportunities and Rewards of a Career in Science”, American Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, December 2015.

“Persuasive Conversations and Scientific Presentations”, Danang University of Technology, Danang, Vietnam, December 2015.

“The Unexpected Challenges, Opportunities and Rewards of a Career in Science”, University of Education, Danang, Vietnam, December 2015.

“Science as a Career”, Hue Learning Resource Center, Hue City, Vietnam, December 2015.

“Importance of Women as Leaders in the Science and Engineering Enterprise”, Gender Equity Conference, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, November 2015.

Presentations for COACh – The Research Council of Oman Workshops for Faculty and Students: Muscat, Sohar, Salalah and Nizwa Oman, October 4-14, 2015. (With Prof. Laura Greene, National Magnet Lab, Prof. Jean Stockard, Univ. of Oregon, Prof. Diane Souvaine, Tufts University and Prof. Hilary Godwin, UCLA)
“Selling your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”
“Publishing in Peer Reviewed Journals”

Presentations for Career Building Workshops for Women Scientists and Engineers: Pune, India (Sept. 1-3, 2015) and Guwhati, India (5-7, September 2015). (With Prof. Laura Greene, National Magnet Lab, and Prof. Pushpa Murthy, Michigan Tech)
“Career Launch and Acceleration”
“Leadership and Networking Skills”
“The Art of Effective Communication”
“Persuasive Scientific Presentations”
“Publishing your Research”
“Key Elements of Effective Negotiation”
“Mentoring for Success”
“Selling your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”

Women Leading in Research and Innovation”, Gender Summit 6 Keynote Address, Seoul, Korea, August 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU-HypaXsWI

“Career Launch and Acceleration for Postdoctoral Associates”, 250th National ACS Meeting, Boston, MA, August 2015.

“Effective Negotiation in the Scientific Workplace”, USAID-NSF PEER Forum, Lima, Peru, March 2015.

“Exploring the Unknown with the REU Program at the University of Oregon,” 249th National ACS Meeting, Denver, CO, March 2015.

“Life as a Scientist”, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Laos”, Vientiane Laos, March 2015.

“The Exciting World of Science”, University of South-East Asia, American Corner, Siem Reap, Cambodia, March 2015.

“Life as a Scientist”, Institute of Technology, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 2015.

“Working to Advance the Science Enterprise through Partnerships between U.S. and Vietnam Scientists”, Hue City, Vietnam, January 2015.

“Persuasive Communication Techniques and Scientific Presentations”, for Vietnamese high school and university science students, American Center, U.S. Consulate General, Ho Chi Minh City, January 2015.

“Launching a Successful Career in Science”, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam, January 2015.

“Strengthening Bonds Between U.S. Scientists and those in Developing Countries”, Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vietnam, January 2015.

“Launching a Successful Career in Science”, Excellence Center, Danang University of Technology, Danang, Vietnam, January 2015.

“Pursuing S&T Careers to Help Address Pressing Social and Environmental Issues”, Microsoft Imagine Cup Mentoring Event, Bangkok, Thailand, January 2015.

“Life as a Scientist”, Chiang Mai University Satit Demonstration School, “Science Classroom Program, Chiang Mai, Thailand, January 2015.

“Science and Technology Developments Geared Toward Saving the Environment”, presentation for students at the American Corner, Mahasarakham, Thailand, January 2015

“The Art of Effective Negotiation”, Arab-U.S. Frontiers of Science Meeting, Muscat, Oman, December 2014.

Presentations for Career Building Workshops for Women Scientists and Engineers: Delhi, India (Sept. 1-5, 2014) and Bangalore India (Sept. 6-11, 2014).  (With Prof. Laura Greene, National Magnet Lab, and Prof. Pushpa Murthy, Michigan Tech)
   “Career Launch and Acceleration”

“Leadership and Networking Skills”
“The Art of Effective Communication”
“Persuasive Scientific Presentations”
“Publishing your Research”
“Key Elements of Effective Negotiation”
“Mentoring for Success”
“Selling your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”

“Career Launch and Acceleration for Postdoctoral Associates”, 248th National ACS Meeting, San Francisco, CA, August 2014.

“The Art of Effective Negotiation”, PEER Participants’ Conference 2014, Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania, August 2014.

“Selling Your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing” and “Publishing Research Results in Peer Reviewed Journals”, 4th Indonesian-American Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium, Medan, Indonesia, June 2014.

“Quilting Together the Stories of Women Scientists in the Developing World.” South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, April 2014.

“Selling Your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing” and “Career Launch and Acceleration”, Ecole Normale Superieure, Marakech, Morocco, April 2014.

Effective Leadership Skills for Women” and “Selling Your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”, Faculte des Sciences, Rabat, Morocco April 2014.

“Selling Your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing” and “Publishing Research Results in Peer Reviewed Journals”, Faculte des Sciences Ben M’Sik, Casablanca, Morocco, April 2014.

“Women as Leaders in the Scientific Enterprise”, 247th ACS National Meeting, Dallas, Texas, March 2014.

“COACh: Going Global to Help Scientists in the Developing World”, 247th ACS National Meeting Dallas, Texas, March 2014.

“Quilting Together the Stories of Women Scientists in the Developing World.” USAID, Washington DC, February 2014.

“Leadership Workshop for Women Scientists in India”, IIT Delhi, Delhi, India, January 2014.

Presentations for Career Building Workshops for Women Scientists and Engineers, Thailand Science Park, Pathum, Thailand, January 2014: (with Profs. S. Seraphin (Arizona) and L. Greene (Illinois))
“Effective Leadership Skills for Women Scientists”
“The Art of Effective Negotiation”
“Selling Your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”
“Publishing Research Results in Peer Reviewed Journals”
“The Power of Persuasion”

Presentations for Career Building Workshops for African Graduate Students given at the 7th International Africa Materials Research Society Meeting, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: (with Prof. Clare Muhoro, Towson), August 2013.
“Career Launch: Making the Most of Your Talents”
“Writing Successful Technical Proposals: Understanding the
Process”
“Publishing Your Research in Peer-Reviewed Journals: The
Basics of Writing a Good Manuscript”

“Leadership Skills for Women Scientists”, Hydrologic Events & Hazards Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 2013.

“The Art of Strategic Negotiation”, International Society of Environmental Mutagens, Iguassu Brazil, November 2013.

“COACh as a Model for Effective Mentoring Practices”, USAID-NSF PEER Science Participants’ Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, October 2013.

“Negotiation 101 for Graduate Students in Science”, Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, November 2013.

“Selling Your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”, USAID-NSF PEER Science Participants’ Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, October 2013.

“Powerful Postdocs: Landing that First Academic Job”, 245th National ACS Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, Sept. 2013.

“Powerful Postdocs: The Nuts and Bolts of Effective Negotiation”, 245th National ACS Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, Sept. 2013.

Presentations for Career Building Workshops given at the Indonesia-American Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium, Bali, Indonesia, June 2013: (with Prof. Laura Greene, Univ. of Illinois)
“Career Launch: Making the Most of Your Talents”
“Writing Successful Technical Proposals: Understanding the
Process”
“Publishing Your Research in Peer-Reviewed Journals: The
Basics of Writing a Good Manuscript”

Presentations for Career Building Workshops given at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, June 2013. (with Prof. Clare Murhoro, Towson University.
“Publishing in Peer Reviewed Journals”
“Career Launch and Acceleration”
“The Art of Effective Negotiation”
“Selling Your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”
“Persuasive Scientific Presentations”
“Empowering Women and Men to be Effective Leaders in
Science and Technology”

“Empowering Women to be Leaders in Higher Education”, University of Tokyo, June 2013.

“The Nuts and Bolts of Effective Negotiation”, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, May 2013.

“Quilting Together the Voices of Women Scientists in the Developing World”, Parsons Award Address, American Chemical Society Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 2013.

“ Effective Leadership Skills for Women Scientists and Engineers”, Ecole Superieure Privee d”Ingeniereie et de Technologies (ESPRIT), Tunis, Tunisia, March 2013. (with Prof. Nora Berrah, Western Michigan University)

Presentations for Career Building Workshops for Faculty and Students given at the University of Tunis and the Optical Society of Tunisia, March 2013.  (with Prof. Nora Berrah, W. Michigan Univ.)
“Publishing Research Results in Peer Reviewed Journals”
“Career Launch and Acceleration”
“Art of Effective Proposal Writing”
“Effective Leadership Skills for Women Scientists and
Engineers”
“Persuasive Scientific Presentations”

“Career Launch and Acceleration for Early Career Scientists and Engineers”, COACh-Universite Hassan II Mohammedia Partnership Workshop, Casablanca, Morocco, March 2013. (with Prof. Nadia Saoula)

“The Art of Effective Negotiation and Communication”, COACh-Universite Hassan II Mohammedia Partnership Workshop, Casablanca, Morocco, March 2013. (with Prof. Nora Berrah)

“Network Building for Scientific Advancement in the Sciences and Engineering: What we have Learned from COACh”, Research Partnership Workshop on Water, Energy and the Environment for Women Scientists from the U.S., Algeria and Tunisia”, Casablanca, Morocco, March 2013.

““COACh: Working to Increase the Number and Success of Women Scientists and Engineers Around the Globe”, Centre National pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique (CNRST), Rabat, Morocco, March 2013.

“Selling Your Science: The Art of Effective Proposal Writing”, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, January 2013. (with Prof. Clare Muhoro)

“COACh: Working to Increase the Number and Success of Women Scientists and Engineers Around the Globe”, Women in Science Group, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, January 2013.

“International COACh Programs for Research Collaborations, Education and Capacity Building in STEM Fields”, Jomo Kenyatta University and Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, January 2013.

“Building Research Collaborations between Women Scientists in the U.S. and in Africa through COACh Programs”, Materials Research Society Meeting, Boston, MA, November 2012.

“Negotiation 101: For Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Associates in Biomedical Engineering Fields”, Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, October 2012.

“Launching Your Career: Tips and Tactics for Success”, ICRAF – World Agroforestry Centre, Yaounde, Cameroon, October 2013.

“Giving Persuasive Scientific Presentations”, ICRAF – World Agroforestry Centre, Yaounde, Cameroon, October 2013.

“COACh: Developing Partnerships for Water Research between Women Scientists and Engineers in the U.S. and Africa“, South Africa – United States Science and Technology Exchange Meeting, Cape Town, South Africa, September 2012.

“Effective Communication: The Art of Getting Your Message Across”, 243rd National ACS Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 2012.

“Launching your Career: Tips and Tactics for Success for Postdocs“, 243rd National ACS Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 2012.

“Effective Negotiation and Communication Skills for Women”, CeCAGe (Centro de Coordenacao dos Assuntos do Genero), Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique, July 2012.

“Women as Leaders in Science, Business and Communities”, CeCAGe (Centro de Coordenacao dos Assuntos do Genero), Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique, July 2012.

“COACh:   Empowering Women to be Leaders in Research Fields and Higher Education”, Association of Pacific Rim University, Session on Developing Women Leaders in Higher Education in Pacific Rim Universities, Eugene, OR, July 2012.

“Developing Bonds between Women Scientists in the U.S. and Korea”, Korean Chemical Society Meeting, Seoul, Korea, April 2012

“Women in Science Panel”, The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Science Center, Brasilia, Brazil, March 2012.

“The Nuts and Bolts of Effective Negotiation”, 242nd National American Chemical Society Meeting, San Diego, March 2012.

“Effective Communication: The Art of Getting Your Message Across”, 242nd National American Chemical Society Meeting, San Diego, March 2012.

“Networking for Women Scientists: Successes of the COACh Program”, Brazil-U.S. Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology, Brasilia, Brazil, March 2012.

“Gender Equity Data from Department Chairs of Top Research Universities”, ADVANCE Program, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, January 2012.

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Get: Negotiation Skills for Career Advancement”, ADVANCE Program, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, January 2012.

“Career Building: Making the Most of your Talents”, Women Graduate Students in Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, November 2011.

“Removing Gender Hurdles that Hinder the Pace and Success of Women Faculty in Higher Education”, Penn Forum for Women Faculty, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, November 2011.

“Women as Leaders in the Scientific Enterprise”, 42nd Annual Meeting of the Environmental Mutagen Society, Montreal, Canada, October 2011.

“Don’t Ask – Don’t Get: Women and Negotiation”, Women Scientists Group, Faculty of Sciences, University of Yaounde, Yaounde, Cameroon, October 2011.

“Women as Leaders in the Science”, Women Scientists Group, Faculty of Sciences, University of Yaounde, Yaounde, Cameroon, October 2011.

“COACh: Advancing the Careers of Women in Technical Fields”, South Africa Council for Scientific and Industrial Research /U.S. Dept of State & Joint Services S&T Workshop, Pretoria, South Africa, September 2011.

“Women in Science: Breaking Through the Plexiglass Ceiling”, Osher Living and Learning Institute, Eugene, OR, May 2011.

“Effective Communication and Powerful Scientific Presentations”, Women Graduate Students, Purdue University, Department of Chemistry, West Lafayette, IN, April 2011.

“Persuasive Conversations and Presentations”, Conference for Women Undergraduates in Physics in the Northwest, Portland, OR, April 2011.

“Women as Leaders in the Scientific Enterprise”, Campbell Lectureship, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK, March 2011.

“Making the Most of the Moment: The Art of Getting Your Message Across”, 241st ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 2011.

” Potholes and Speed Bumps on the Road to Diversity in STEM Fields: COACh Efforts to Smooth the Ride”, ADVANCE Distinguished Lectureship, Skidmore/Union Colleges, Saratoga Springs, NY, March 2011.

“Making the Most of the Moment: The Art of Getting Your Message Across”, ADVANCE Distinguished Lectureship, Skidmore/Union Colleges, Saratoga Springs, NY, March 2011.

“Potholes and Speed Bumps on the Road to Diversity in STEM Fields: COACh Efforts to Smooth the Ride”, Women in Science and Technology Distinguished Lectureship, Georgia Institute of Technology, February 2011.

“Negotiation 101: What They Left Out of the Lab Manual”, Women Graduate Student Organization, Georgia Institute of Technology, February 2011.

“The Nuts and Bolts of Effective Negotiation”, Graduate Women in Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, January 2011.

“Effective Communication: The Art of Getting Your Message Across”, Graduate Women in Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, January 2011.

“Launching Your Career: Tips and Tactics”, Graduate Women in Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, January 2011.

“Career Advancement Tips & Techniques: What They Left out of the Lab Manual”, St. Louis Section of the ACS, Women Chemists Dinner, St. Louis, MO, November 2010.

“Don’t Ask – Don’t Get: Women and Negotiation”, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, November 2010.

“Diversity in Science and Engineering: Why is it so Important? Why is it so Difficult to Achieve?”, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, November 2010.

“Battling Biases and Barriers: Necessary Steps our Academic Institutions Must Take to Assure a Strong Science and Engineering Workforce”, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, November 2010.

“Assembling a Successful Scientific Career with a Full Tool-Box”, Best Practices Conference on Teaching and Learning, San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 2010.

“Empowering Women to be Leaders in Science and Engineering in the U.S.”, International Symposium for Gender Equal Participation and Female Researchers’ Empowerment, Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan, October 2010.

“Potholes and Speedbumps on the Road to Diversity: COACh Efforts to Smooth the Ride”, Heritage and Hope Conference on Women’s Education in a Global Context, Bryn Mawr College, September 2010.

“Professional Skills Training for Graduate Students: What They Left Out of the Lab Manual”, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, April 2010.

“Women: We’ve Come A Long Way Maybe?” Eugene City Club, Eugene, OR, February 2010.

“Diversity in Science and Engineering: Why is it so important? What can we do about it?” Department of Chemistry, Hope College, January 2010.

“Potholes and Speed Bumps on the Road to Diversity: COACh Efforts to Smooth the Ride”, National Science Foundation, Mathematical and Physical Science Division, Distinguished Lecture Series, Arlington, VA, January 2010.