I am excited to announce that CALC|UM will be hosting Dr. T. Ramasami in Chemistry on Tue. Nov. 7. Dr. Ramasami is a chemist by training and the former Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology for the Government of India. His visit provides a rare opportunity to interact with a high level science and technology policy practitioner who is also be recognized as an expert by the chemistry community.

Dr. Ramasami will be giving a talk titled “The Joys of Doing Useful Chemistry” which will discuss his chemistry work in the context of how it intersects with the science and technology policy space. The talk will be followed by an hour of Q&A and discussion. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP.

Date: Tuesday, November 7
Time: 12 pm talk; 1 pm Q&A/discussion
Location: 1706 Chem

Please let me know if you have any questions. Information on Dr. Ramasami’s other talk on campus is below.

–Rachel WallacePhD Candidate | Banaszak Holl Group

Dr. Ramasami will also be giving a talk in the Ford School on Monday, November 6 from 4-5:30 pm in 1120 Weill Hall. The title of his talk is “The Role of Science and Technology Policy in Developing Countries.” A reception will follow the talk.