Thickman Faculty Lecture Series
More Than Scrubs: The Art and Science of Nursing
Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:00 pm – Whitney Academic Center #153. Free.
With Tobie Alsup RN, MSN, CNE Director of Nursing
- Opportunities in the Nursing Profession Today
- Community Partnerships that Strengthen Local Care
- A Vision for the Future of Nursing – Locally and Globally
Tobie is a Registered Nurse with over 41 years of experience in the nursing profession. She began her nursing career caring for mothers and newborns within urban hospitals in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee. Tobie moved to Denver, Colorado in the 1990’s and was employed at Denver General Hospital (Denver Health) for several years. While in Denver, she met her husband and moved to Wyoming. Tobie has lived in Sheridan with her family since 2002. She worked part-time at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, first as a Women’s Health nurse and most recently as a Prenatal Educator. She has been a member of the NWCCD Nursing Program for 23 years and is currently the Director of Nursing at Sheridan College.
Science Museum Lecture Series
Science & Modern Eyecare
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7:00 pm
Mars Ag Center Room 201, or via zoom. Free.
With Sam Hoffman, O.D., Optometrist, Sheridan Eyecare Center, Sheridan, WY
Abstract:
The intersection of technology and healthcare is advancing at an incredible pace. In this lecture, Dr. Sam Hoffmann will explore the tools and innovations shaping today’s optometric practice—highlighting the most fascinating yet practical developments that impact everyday patient care. Topics will include modern contact lens technology, laser applications in eyecare, optical coherence tomography, telemedicine, deep learning, cataract surgery, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in the future of vision care.
If you’re a naturally curious person, you’ll find this talk both eye-opening and inspiring!ield observations and experiments.
Biosketch:
Dr. Sam Hoffmann has practiced primary care optometry in Sheridan since 2004. A Wyoming native, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wyoming and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from UC Berkeley—graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA from both institutions.
Dr. Hoffmann has lectured for the Wyoming and South Dakota Optometric Associations and has spoken to numerous college, high school, and junior high classes, sharing his passion for the science and wonder of vision. Known for his clear and engaging teaching style, he loves helping patients understand their eye conditions and is excited to present this look at the most intriguing sides of modern eyecare.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Hoffmann plays piano at First Baptist Church, is married to Robin, an RN, and together they have four daughters.
Past Lectures
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Game of Thorns: A tale of marauding ants, elephants, lions, deception and devastation in an African acacia savanna
With Corinna Riginos, Ph.D., Wyoming Director of Science, The Nature Conservancy
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Life after Death: A review of Whale Fall Scavenging Successions and Why It Matters in the Fossil Record
With Laura Vietti, Ph.D., Museum and Collections Manager, UW Geological Museum
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Critical Minerals and the Brook Deposit: Unlocking a New Source of Rare Earth Elements in Wyoming
With Alex Moyes, Ph.D., Director of Critical Minerals, Ramaco Resources, Sheridan,…
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Intellectual Property in Biomedical Sciences: An Overview of the Patent Process
With Dr. Patrick LaBreck, Director of Intellectual Property and GLD Partners,…
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Archeology in Wyoming’s Wilderness: Exploring People, Landscapes, Time, and Connections in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
With Larry Todd, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Colorado State University &…
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Forecasting the Future: How Technologies like Electric Vehicles & Solar PV Are Changing the Electric Grid
With Scott Robinson, Director, Guidehouse Owner, Sigma-2 Systems, Story, WY.
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The Ice Age Legacy of Western Fishes: How One Rodent Can Turn Back the Clock on Climate Change
With Niall Clancy, Ph.D. Candidate, Wyoming Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research…
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From Granitoids to Glaciers: An Introduction to Geology in Wyoming
With James Mauch, Geologist, Wyoming State Geological Survey
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AI – Machines Are Taking Over the World?!?
With Steven Miller, PhD, Math Faculty
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The Real Difference Between Wolves & Dogs
With Margo Hennet, Veterinarian, Story, WY
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From Antarctica to the International Space Station: Microbial Research in Extreme Environments
With Scott Tighe, Advanced Genomics Core, University of Vermont.
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Fossil Birds of Wyoming
With JP Cavigelli, Collections Manager, Tate Geological Museum at Casper College
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Recovering the Aplomado Falcon within the U.S.
With Brian Mutch, Director, Aplomado Recovery Program, The Peregrine Fund