Forget the year of the horse; this is the year of the psychologist, at least as far as the Nobel Conference is concerned. The topic of nature versus nurture is truly the psychology major's dream. 

We're getting a break from all the physics and chemistry jargon for a year to hear about things we can really sink our teeth into (rather than stare blankly at the speaker and wonder what language they're speaking, like I usually do). 

On tap this year are five psychologists, one neuroscientist, and one psychiatrist. It just doesn't get much better than this. There is a topic to interest students in almost every area of psychology. Among the very distinguished speakers are Eleanor Maccoby, the "inventor" of women's studies, and Robert Plomin, one of the world's leading authorities on developmental psychology.

For students who are interested in learning about the speakers before the conference to decide which sessions they want to attend, copies of Nobel Magazine are circulating throughout campus with an introduction by our own Dr. Robinson as well as an article called Through the Looking Glass, which gives a background on each speaker. In addition, books written by the speakers are on reserve at the library. Interested students can check them out before or after the sessions to learn more. 

Basically, we may never get an opportunity like this again - seven of the most distinguished psychologists in America and the world all gathered at our front door. Make sure you take advantage of all there is to see and here for these two days. And of course, don't forget to stop and take a little rest in the new giant hand!
 
 

9:30 a.m.   Academic Procession and Opening Ceremony - Lund Arena

Welcome - Dennis J. Johnson, President of the College
Conference Introduction - Tim Robinson, Director, Nobel Conference
Introduction of Panelists - Richard Martin, Chair, Nobel Conference®  XXXVIII 

10 a.m.  Lecture - Lund Arena
Eric R. Kandel: "Genes, Synapses, and Long-Term Memory"

11 a.m. Q & A Session - Lund Arena 

11:30 a.m.  Lunch Break 

1 p.m.  Lecture - Lund Arena
Jerome Kagan: "The Tapestry Woven by Biology and Experience"

2 p.m. Q & A Session - Lund Arena 

2:30 p.m.  Refreshment Break 

3 p.m.  Lecture - Lund Arena
Robert Plomin: "Nature and Nurture: Genetic and Environmental Influences on Behavioral Development"

4 p.m. Q & A Session - Lund Arena 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Art at Nobel Reception: "Developing Images" - Hillstrom Art Museum 

8 p.m. Music at Nobel: "The Mozart Effect" - Christ Chapel 

9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony - Lund Arena
Conferral of Honorary Degree upon Eric Richard Kandel 

10 a.m. Lecture - Lund Arena
Eleanor E. Maccoby: "The Nature of Children and their Nurture by Parents"

11 a.m. Q & A Session - Lund Arena 

11:30 a.m. Lunch Break 

1 p.m. Lecture - Lund Arena
Judith L. Rapoport: "Normal and Abnormal Brain Development in Children and Adolescents" 

2 p.m. Q & A Session - Lund Arena 

2:30 p.m. Refreshment Break 

3 p.m. Lecture - Lund Arena
Avshalom Caspi: "The Child Is Father of the Man: Personality Development from Childhood to Adulthood" 

4 p.m. Q & A Session - Lund Arena 

6:30 p.m. Nobel Banquet - Evelyn Young Dining Room, Jackson Campus Center

Speaker - Thomas H. Murray: "Parents and Children: What We Value And How That Is Challenged by Cloning and New
Reproductive Technologies"