On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Dr. Jesus Rios from the Department of Physics presented the second lecture of the STEM Speaker Series at the University Libraries. Dr. Rios first discussed how he and his research team used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict molecular properties of diatomic molecules. They found that
On November 15, 2022 Dr. Chi-Kuo Hu shared his intriguing research on better understanding life with audiences at the University Libraries. Interested in learning about phases in our life, Dr. Hu studies the African killifish’s dormant state, which is called diapause. African killifish produce a high number of transparent embryos,
On October 19, 2021, Dr. Arianna Maffei presented the second lecture of the fall 2021 STEM speaker series at the University Libraries. Dr. Arianna Maffei discussed her recent work that she has been studying in the lab for the past 4 years regarding the taste system. The taste system is
On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Dr. Melanie Chiu from the Department of Chemistry talked about using a light-controlled strategy to modulate polymer dispersity. Dr. Chiu discussed photomodulation of polymerization by posing questions on her presentation slides as the talking points. Some of the questions were: “Why is modulation of polymer
On September 22, 2020, Dr. Simmerling discussed the use of computer models to complete the currently unknown, pivotal regions of coronavirus spikes. Knowing more about these pivotal regions of coronavirus spikes could help with identifying drugs that have the potential to neutralize all coronaviruses. The online event attracted local, national,
Curious about how scientists develop drugs for COVID-19? Spend an hour with our STEM speaker, Dr. Carlo Simmerling from the Department of Chemistry, and Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology to learn about “Using computer simulations to model the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein and block COVID-19 infection.” Date/Time: Tuesday, September
Interested in biological science? Spend an hour with our STEM speaker, Dr. Steven Glynn from the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, to learn about “How ATP-fueled Biological Motors Drive the Processes of Life.” Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Time: 1-2 PM Location: Special Collections Seminar Room, E2340, second
On October 16, Dr. Thomas Allison, from the Department of Chemistry and Department of Physics, passionately presented his lab’s innovative research on frequency comb lasers, nonlinear optics, and the ultrafast dynamics of molecules and materials. Details can be found at http://allisongroup.physics.sunysb.edu/?page_id=7. Dr. Allison also highlighted how coherent short pulses
The University Libraries is very pleased to announce its second lecture of the fall 2018 STEM Speaker Series presented by Dr. Thomas Allison from the Department of Chemistry and Department of Physics. Title: “Mastering the Electromagnetic Spectrum and Using it to Learn About Nature” Date: Tuesday, October 16 from
On February 13, 2018, Dr. Alexander Orlov kicked off the first STEM Speaker Series with his lecture on “How nanotechnology can save us and the environment: Making it happen in a safe way.” Dr. Orlov first introduced the old application of nanotechnology in medieval stained glass and then
