"An Enriched Life: My Experiences in Academic Science"

The Doris A. Howell Foundation, Women in Science & Engineering (WISE UCSD), and Graduate Women in Science & Engineering (GradWISE UCSD)

present

Marian C. Diamond, Ph.D.

Friday, October 19, 2007 from 2—4 P.M.

Leichtag Biomedical Research Building, Rm. 107 (1st floor Lecture Hall), UCSD

Open House Reception in 1st floor Lobby

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Dr. Marian C. Diamond is a Professor of Neuroscience and Anatomy in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California-Berkeley, where she has researched how environmental input (enriched or impoverished) can alter brain structure and affect behavior throughout the life cycle. She discovered that an enhancement of glial cells in certain brain regions corresponds with increased exposure to and engagement in stimulating environments. She also studies relationships between markers of immune system viability and brain anatomy. Dr. Diamond has translated her research results into practical advice for children, parents, teachers, social workers, and other members of society who deal with optimizing the human condition.

Dr. Diamond shares the impact of her findings with the public through popular books she writes and outreach programs she creates. She has authored Magic Trees of the Mind; Enriching Heredity; Learning about Learning; and Hormonal Contraceptives, Estrogens and Human Welfare. Her famed Human Brain Coloring Book revolutionized the learning of neuroanatomy. Dr. Diamond founded a program called "Enrichment in Action" to provide impoverished, orphaned children in Cambodia with an enriched environment to increase their chances of living healthy, productive lives. In addition to this global outreach, she also organizes a local outreach program called "Each One Teach One" where UC Berkeley undergraduate students mentor public school students. Her "side projects" have included conducting a survey of women science faculty about their experiences, and examining the postmortem brain of Albert Einstein.

Dr. Diamond was a Lecturer at Cornell University and UCSF before joining the faculty at UC Berkeley, where her administrative roles have included Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Director of the Lawrence Hall of Science. Dr. Diamond has been a visiting faculty member at numerous universities across Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia. She is a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science and in the California Academy of Sciences. Dr. Diamond has received numerous awards, such as a University of California Outstanding Teaching Award, International Educators Hall of Fame, and highest honors from the American Association of University Women. Dr. Diamond is a proud mother, grandmother, and wife in a dual-career marriage.

Event is free; Open House reception to follow. Upon request, parking will be provided for attendees from off campus. Those requesting parking should RSVP to admin@howellfoundation.org and include the name of guests attending and parking requests. If possible, we encourage you to carpool as parking is very limited.