col·lo·qui·um ( P ) Pronunciation Key (k-lkw-m) n. pl. col·lo·qui·ums or col·lo·qui·a (-kw-)
1. An informal meeting for the exchange of views.
2. An academic seminar on a broad field of study, usually led by a different lecturer at each meeting.
Click here --> Colloquia schedule for September 2009 - June 2010
Light refreshments will be served at the colloquiums
Seating is limited, reservations are required.
You MUST call (617) 552-8300 to reserve space
Please do not show up without reserving a seat as there will most likely not be a seat available for you and there is no standing room
Past Colloquia
Click here --> Colloquia schedule for September 2007 - June 2008
Click here --> Colloquia schedule for September 2006 - June 2007
September 2004
"Geophysical Searches for Archaeology and for Weapons of Mass Destruction
[In Egypt, and Israel and On To Iraq]"
by Vincent Murphy - Geologist, Geophysicist, Adjunct Scientist at Weston Observatory, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College
October 2004
"Tracking New England's Moves on the Global Checkerboard: One Billion Years Ago To Present"
by James W. Skehan, S.J. Director Emeritus Weston Observatory, Professor Emeritus of Geology, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College
November 2004
"Salmon habitat restoration and reservoir sedimentation"
by Noah Snyder, Ph.D. Professor of Geology, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College
December 2004
"The Boston College Educational Seismology Project: Inviting Students Into the World of Science Research"
by Alan L. Kafka, Ph.D. Associate Director Weston Observatory, Chairman Department of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College
January and February 2005
"Forecasting Earthquakes: Can We or Can't We?"
by John E. Ebel, Ph.D., Geophysicist, Director of the Weston Observatory, Professor of Geophysics,
Department of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College
March 2005
"Marine Seismology, Tsunamis, and Ocean Observatories"
by Ralph Stephen, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Geology and Geophysics Group,
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
April 2005
"Earthquakes and Infrastructure"
by Alfredo Urzua, Ph.D., Senior Researcher, Weston Observatory,
Department of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College
May 2005
"The Science of Monitoring Active Volcanoes: Examples from New Zealand and Around the World"
by Michael Hagerty, Ph.D., New England Seismic Network Operations Manager, Weston Observatory,
Department of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College
September 2005
"The Origins of Plants"
by Paul Strother, Ph.D., Palaeobotanist, Weston Observatory
Boston College
October 2005
"The Science of Monitoring Active Volcanoes: Examples from Around the World"
by Michael Hagerty, Ph.D., New England Seismic Network Operations Manager, Weston Observatory,
Department of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College
November 2005
"The Boston College Educational Seismology Project: Inviting Students Into the World of Science Research"
by Alan L. Kafka, Ph.D. Associate Director Weston Observatory, Chairman Department of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College
December 2005
"DINO ALERT! Weather "Forecast" for the Jurassic Period"
by Kenneth Galli, Ph.D., Sedimentologist,
Department of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College