Events 2011-2012
Spring 2012 – Upcoming Events
2012 Graduate Programs Recognition and Hooding Ceremony
10 AM Friday, May 18, 2012
Dixon Hall, Tulane Uptown Campus
School of Continuing Studies, School of Liberal Arts, School of Medicine – Biomedical Sciences, and the School of Science and Engineering
Reception immediately following in the Lavin – Bernick Center – Room 212 – Qatar Ballroom
All graduating PhD and Master's students from all listed schools and their guests are invited
School of Science and Engineering Reception
Honorable Lisa Jackson, US EPA Administrator
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Friday, May 18, 2012
Boggs Center for Energy & Biotechnology - First Floor Lobby
Invitation Only
2012 Unified Commencement Ceremony of Tulane University
9 AM Saturday, May 19, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
2012 commencement schedule »
2012 School of Science and Engineering Celebration Toast to Graduating Seniors
11:30 AM - 1:30 PMSaturday, May 19, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Superdome -
Iberville Club Room - Loge/Club Level -
for Superdome loge/club level floor plan »
All science and engineering graduating seniors and their guests are invited to join Dean Altiero and the School of Science and Engineering faculty for a celebration toast reception.
Immediately following the conclusion of the Unified Ceremony
Tickets will be required
2012–13 Upcoming Events
Fall 2012
Welcome Week at Tulane – Move-in Day
Thru 4 PM Saturday, August 25 – Sunday, August 26, 2012
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School of Science and Engineering Freshmen Welcome –
Open House for All New Incoming Students and Families
Please check back often as details are being finalized
School of Science and Engineering New Incoming Ph.D. Student Orientation
Please check back often as details are being finalized
School of Science and Engineering Honor Students Reception
Please check back often as details are being finalized
School of Science and Engineering Distinguished Leadership Circle Reception
6 PM - 8 PM Thursday, November 1, 2012
123 Walnut – Rooftop
Invitation Only
School of Science and Engineering Board of Advisors Meeting
7 AM - 11:45 AM Friday, November 2, 2012
Room 600 – Boggs Center for Energy & Biotechnology – Bldg. #15 on Uptown Campus Map
Invitation Only
School of Science and Engineering Homecoming 2012 Celebration
Open House | Research Lab Tours | Flower Hall Showcase
2 PM - 4 PM Friday, November 2, 2012
First Floor Lobby – Boggs Center for Energy & Biotechnology
Everyone is Invited
School of Science and Engineering 2012 Homecoming Tailgating Tent
11 AM - Game Kickoff Saturday, November 3, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Superdome – Champions Square
Everyone is Invited
School of Science and Engineering Homecoming Game Suite
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Please check back often as details are being finalized
Invitation Only
Spring 2013
13th Annual Tulane Engineering Forum
Please check back often as details are being finalized.
School of Science and Engineering Outstanding Researcher Ceremony
3 PM - 4 PM Thursday, April 11, 2013
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life – Kendall Cram Lecture Hall – Room 213
Everyone is Invited
School of Science and Engineering Research Day – Poster Session
4 PM - 6 PM Thursday, April 11, 2013
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life – Qatar Ballroom – Room 212
Everyone is Invited
School of Science and Engineering Distinguished Leadership Circle Reception & 2013 Science and Engineering Alumni Awards Celebration
6 PM - 8 PM Thursday, April 11, 2013
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life – 1834 Club – Room 215
Invitation Only
For information about Alumni Awards »
School of Science and Engineering Board of Advisors Meeting
7 AM - 12 PM Friday, April 12, 2013
Venue: TBD
Board Luncheon
12 PM Friday, April 12, 2013
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life - 1834 Club - Room 215
Invitation Only
2011–12 Past Events
School of Science and Engineering New Incoming PhD Student Orientation
1 PM - 4:30 PM Friday, August 26, 2011
Lindy C. Boggs Center, Rooms 104 & 105
Reception immediately following the orientation in Lindy Boggs Lobby
Invitation Only
School of Science and Engineering Freshmen Welcome –
Open House for All New Incoming Students and Families
2 PM - 4 PM Sunday, August 28, 2011
Lindy C. Boggs Center, 1st Floor Lobby
Everyone is Invited
School of Science and Engineering Honor Students Reception
5 PM - 7 PM Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Lavin-Bernick Center For University Life – 1834 Club-Room 215
Invitation Only
School of Science and Engineering Fall 2011 Staff Meeting
12 PM - 1:30 PM Thursday, September 8, 2011
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life – Qatar Ballroom – Room 212
All Science and Engineering Staff are Invited – Lunch will be served
Donna and Paul Flower Hall for Research and Innovation Groundbreaking Ceremony
4:30 PM Friday, September 9, 2011
Ceremony will take place at construction site south of Lindy Boggs Center – Bldg. #15
Reception will immediately follow in the Lindy Boggs Center – 1st Floor Atrium
Invitation Only
School of Science and Engineering Distinguished Leadership Circle Reception
6 PM - 8 PMThursday, October 20, 2011
Audubon Golf Clubhouse
Invitation Only
School of Science and Engineering Board of Advisors Meeting
7 AM - 11:45 AM Friday, October 21, 2011
Room 201 – Richardson Memorial Hall – Bldg. #4 on Uptown Campus Map
Invitation Only
School of Science and Engineering Homecoming 2011 Celebration
Open House • Research Lab Tours • Flower Hall Showcase
2 PM - 4 PM Friday, October 21, 2011
Lindy Boggs Building – First Floor Lobby
Everyone is Invited
Special Guest NASA Astronaut Colonel Douglas G. Hurley, USMC
Video presentation of last space shuttle Atlantis mission
2 PM Lindy Boggs Building – Room 600
School of Science and Engineering Homecoming 2011 Tailgating Tent
11 AM - Game Kickoff Saturday, October 22, 2011
Louisiana Superdome – Champions Square
Everyone is Invited
School of Science and Engineering Homecoming Game Suite #441
1 PM Saturday, October 22, 2011
Louisiana Superdome
Invitation Only
Laboratory Vendor Expo
10 AM – 2 PM Thursday, November 10, 2011
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life – Qatar Ballroom – Room 212
Hosted by the Biomedical Engineering Department
Open to the Public
Explore the World of Engineering Teacher In-Service Workshop
9 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday, December 3, 2011
Tulane University Uptown Campus – New Orleans, LA
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life – Qatar Ballroom – Room 212
Engineers from IEEE, a worldwide engineering organization, will present hands-on activities that meet current learning standards and illustrate how to incorporate engineering into the classroom. 4th – 12th grade teachers are invited to this workshop to learn about exciting engineering career opportunities to turn their students on to engineering!
Participants will earn 6 hours of CLUs and lunch will be provided.
Sponsored by IEEE, The Cain Center for STEM Literacy, LSU/SU Regional Collaborative, Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, and LSTA Space is limited!
Register now at: http://www.cain.lsu.edu/IEEEworkshop
School of Science and Engineering Honors
John P. Perdew, Professor of Physics
Newly Elected Member of the National Academy of Sciences
3 PM Friday, December 9, 2011
Woldenberg Art Center – Freeman Auditorium
Reception in Woodward Way following the conclusion of the ceremony
Everyone is Invited
2011 Science and Engineering Snow Day
4 PM - 6 PM Friday, December 9, 2011
Tulane Uptown Campus – Lavin-Bernick Quad
Tons & Tons of Snow, Food, Drink, Music, & Lots of Fun!!
Everyone is Invited!
10th Annual Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Research and Design Conference
9 AM - 12 PM Friday, January 27, 2012
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life - Stibbs - Rms. A & 203, Rechler - Rm. 202, and Korach - Rm. 208
Everyone is Invited
Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Show
1 PM - 3 PM Saturday, March 3, 2012
Lindy Boggs Building - First Floor Lobby (Bldg. 15 on Uptown campus map)
2011-2012 Design Teams »
Free and Open to the Public
School of Science and Engineering Staff Meeting
12 PM - 1:30 PM Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life – Qatar Ballroom – Room 212
All Science and Engineering Staff are Invited – Lunch will be served
The Catherine and Henry Boh Professorship in Engineering Investiture Ceremony
3 PM - 5 PM Friday, March 9, 2012
Woldenberg Art Center – Freeman Auditorium
Reception in Woodward Way following the conclusion of the ceremony
Everyone is Invited
2012 FIRST Robotics Bayou Regional
8 AM - 5 PM Wednesday, March 15 – Saturday, March 17, 2012
Pontchartrain Center
Free and Open to the Public – Please check back for updated info
School of Science and Engineering Week • March 19 - 23
12th Annual Tulane Engineering Forum
8 AM - 5 PM Friday, March 23, 2012
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Registration is required
For more information »
Beers, Bananas & Biofuel!
6 PM - 7:30 PM Thursday, March 29, 2012
Bea Field Alumni House
Dr. David Mullin speaks on his discovery of butanol, a biofuel that could one day lower the price at the pump.
Registration is required
For more information »
School of Science and Engineering Outstanding Researcher Ceremony
3 PM - 4 PM Thursday, April 12, 2012
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life – Kendall Cram Lecture Hall – Room 213
Everyone is Invited
School of Science and Engineering Research Day – Poster Session
4 PM - 6 PM Thursday, April 12, 2012
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life – Qatar Ballroom – Room 212
Everyone is Invited
School of Science and Engineering Distinguished Leadership Circle Reception AND 2012 Science and Engineering Alumni Awards Celebration
6 PM - 8 PM Thursday, April 12, 2012
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life – 1834 Club – Room 215
Invitation Only
For information about Alumni Awards »
School of Science and Engineering Board of Advisors Meeting
7 AM - 12 PM Friday, April 13, 2012
Room 201 - Richardson Memorial Hall - Bldg. #4 on Uptown Campus Map
Luncheon following the meeting will be held in the LBC - 1834 Club - Room 215
Invitation Only
Biomedical Engineering Design Symposium in Honor of Professor Dave Rice
3 PMFriday, April 13, 2012
Woldenberg Art Gallery – Freeman Auditorium
Reception immediately following in Woodward Way Breezeway
Colleagues, Alumni, and Friends of the Tulane School of Science & Engineering are Invited
For more information about the Symposium »