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Can You Start a Business?
Do you think you have what it takes to start a business? What makes a successful business person stand out and succeed? What skills do you need—and which ones might you need to learn? Learn about the most essential skills one needs to start a business. MSU Alum and Entrepreneur Gary Grondin (‘74) will talk about what takes to begin and run your own business. Event will be held on Wednesday, November 18 from 7:00-8:30 PM in 105 Natural Science.
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Understanding the ‘Culture of Science’ and ‘Culture in Science’ with Bruce Labrack, Ph.D.
Of all human activities it would seem that the practice of science would be the least affected by cultural variability because of the universal acceptance of the theories, methods and protocols of scientific inquiry. In reality, culture continues to play a significant role, sometimes negatively, in how effectively international research teams function. Cultural attitudes, values and misperceptions can have negative consequences even in the laboratory when highly skilled scientists from different backgrounds are working on collaborative projects. This session will outline why culture continues to matter even in what is supposedly a value neutral context. It will also review some of the major intercultural communication barriers and common types of cultural misunderstandings that can be encountered in the process of doing research in science and technology areas. Suggestions on how to recognize such conflicts when they occur and ways to alleviate or minimize them will be discussed.
Sponsored by Internationalizing the Student Experience, Faculty & Organizational Development, and International Studies and Programs.
Light refreshments will be served.