Proposed microscope will advance technology
A Georgia State physicist has proposed a model for a new microscope so powerful that it will allow scientists to examine movements in the electron clouds that surround individual atoms. Professor Mark Stockman believes those movements may eventually be used to code and transmit information up to 1,000 times faster than existing microchips. For more information, contact Van Jensen at (404) 413-1357 or vjensen@gsu.edu.

The Reconstruction Era in Atlanta is not just Civil War history
The constant reinvention of the city through art, architecture and urban design will be explored during a new six month-long network of exhibitions and events around the city called "Reconstructing Atlanta." Spearheaded by Georgia State's Ernest G. Welch School gallery director Cathy Byrd, the endeavor involves contemporary art projects at the Welch School gallery and other Atlanta art galleries including, Georgia Tech's architecture school and the art departments at Grady High School, Tri-Cities High School and South Atlanta School of Engineering and Computer Sciences. Through contemporary art and lectures, the project seeks to connect with current urban design and redevelopment initiatives, such as the Beltline project and others that recognize the significance of the social and cultural challenges and opportunities in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.reconstructingatlanta.com or contact William Inman at (404) 413-1355.

Georgia State's College of Law pledging 25K hours of pro bono work
As part of the Georgia State University College of Law 25th anniversary celebration, students, faculty and staff are working together to donate 25,000 hours of pro bono service. Law students are encouraged to work pro bono throughout their education, and even receive special citations upon graduation for certain amounts of fee-free service performed during their academic career. "Because we want to instill in our students the spirit of pro bono that will continue throughout their lives, and because we also want the law school to be seen as a good citizen in the local community, we decided it would be a good idea to publicize our attempt to get faculty, students and staff to do pro bono work," said Roy Sobelson, associate dean for academic affairs at the College of Law. For more information, contact Michael Davis at (404) 413-1361 edsmpd@langate.gsu.edu.

HAPPENING AT GEORGIA STATE

"Ethics, Pavement and Traffic"
An ethics lecture and panel discussion about Atlanta's traffic woes called "Ethics, Pavement and Traffic," will be held at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in room 465 of the University Center, 44 Courtland St. The panel features Lee Biola, president of Citizens for Progressive Transit; Benita Dodd, Georgia Public Policy Foundation; and Joel Peddle, director of education for Commuter Awareness and Responsibility in Metro Areas (CARma). For more information, contact Andrew I. Cohen at (404) 413-6111 or aicohen@gsu.edu

Anthropology celebration
October is Anthropology Awareness Month at Georgia State, and to kick off the festivities, the Department of Anthropology is hosting a film festival and lecture series. Starting Oct. 5, the American Museum of Natural History's Margaret Mead Traveling Film and Video Festival will be held at Cinefest, and four speakers will give presentations throughout the month. Peter Brown, professor of anthropology and global health at Emory University, will present "Three Simultaneous Epidemics: History, Culture and Global Health Challenges in Cape Flats Townships, South Africa" at 12:15 p.m., Oct. 7, in the Student Center Sinclair Suite. For more information, contact Van Jensen at (404) 413-1357 or vjensen@gsu.edu.

Intellectual Property legends to be recognized
Three pioneers in intellectual property will be honored during the first-ever Intellectual Property Legends Awards Oct. 17, presented by Georgia State's College of Law and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. The honorees will be Miles Alexander, a partner at Kilpatrick Stockton LLP; S. Truett Cathy, founder and CEO of Chick-fil-A; and Sandy Evans, former chief IP counsel for BellSouth. The awards luncheon is set for noon Oct. 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 75 14th St. Tickets are $25 per person. Online registration is available at www.iplegends.org.

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