Raghavendra Maddikeri will defend his dissertation entitled "Characterization of Self-Assembled Functional Polymeric Nanostructures: I. Magnetic Nanostructures from Metallopolymers II. Zwitterionic Polymer Vesicles in Ionic Liquid", on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Conte A110. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served prior to the defense.