THE VIEW FROM THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE - Dr. Joel Primack of the University of California, Santa Cruz will describe the scientific revolution that is creating humanity's first picture of the universe that might actually be true. Part of the "What Physicists Do" lecture series. 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119.
BIOMEDICAL INVESTIGATION INTO AUTISM - James Carlson Seeba, a researcher in nutritional biochemistry, explores the chemistries of autism. Collaborative Autism Training and Support Program. 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, Student Union Multipurpose Room, (707) 664-2402.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN CALIFORNIA - Dr. Amanda Noble discusses the Task Force that has been designed to discuss the problems of human trafficking; report on survey data; and emphasize the physical and mental health consequences of the victims. Women and Gender Studies lecture series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, Darwin 29. (707) 664-2306.
EXPLORING ANTI-PREDATOR BEHAVIOR IN OLD WORLD MONKEYS - Karin Enstam, Professor in the Anthropology department, discusses "Effects of Habitat Structure on Perceived Risk of Predation and anti-Predator Behavior in Old World Monkeys: How Vervet and Patas Monkeys Use their Environment to Outsmart Predators." Social Science Brown Bag Lecture Series. Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 14, Stevenson 2011, (707) 664-2112.
LISA NIGRO - A multi-media artist working in sculpture, interactive installation art, and drawing. Nigro is inspired by mythology, gender politics, and pop culture. Visiting Artists Lecture Series. Noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, Art 108. (707) 664-2364.
MATHEMATICAL ECOLOGY AND LANGUAGE COMPETITION - Ben Ford, Mathematics Professor, examines tools from mathematical ecology that have been adapted to help explore languages and other questions from the social sciences. Math Colloquium. 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, Darwin 103, (707) 664-3324.
EXAMINING DIFFERENT CULTURES - LeiLani Nishime, Assistant Professor in the Education department discusses "Selling Tiger: Multiracial Celebrities and American Visual Culture" and Jorge Porras Associate Professor in the department of Modern Languages and Literature discusses "What are Afro-Hispanic Creole Languages and Why We Should Know about Them." Arts and Humanities Forum. Noon, Thursday, Nov. 16, Schulz 3001, (707) 664-2146.
FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS OF THE FILAMENTOUS CYANOBACTERIUM NOSTOC PUNCTIFORME - Dr. Jack Meeks, UC Davis Section of Microbiology provides one approach to understanding its developmental and symbiotic physiology. Biology Colloquium. Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189.
ELEMENTS OF GAME DESIGN - Jason Shankel of Maxis/Electronic Arts will present the key elements of a computer game design and discuss how these elements are combined to make fun, compelling computer games. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Nov. 16, Darwin 102. (707) 664-2667.
LA CITÉ DES ENFANTS PERDUS - A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process. French Film lecture series. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, Nichols 173. (707) 664-3159.
ON LINE: CONTEMPORARY DRAWING - Features the work of nineteen artists from throughout the United States and beyond who have made drawing a primary means of expression. Most of the artists in On Line are just beginning to build solid reputations in the art world and may be unfamiliar to Bay Area audiences. The exhibit runs from Nov. 2-Dec. 10. Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, Noon-4 p.m., University Art Gallery, (707) 664-2295.
