Title: Conformations of Polyampholytic Disordered Proteins: Does Nature Use Multicriticality Abstract: Recent advancements in understanding intracellular organization have been significantly attributed to the application of polymer physics methods. A notable example is the formation of membraneless organelles from intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), which can be described as liquid-liquid phase separation in a polyampholyte (PA) solution.…

Title: Communicating Science to the Public (Workshop) Abstract: Gain hands-on practice in explaining your research without using jargon. You’ll learn how to craft an elevator pitch to help you get the attention of people outside your field — including potential supporters of your work.

Title: Shape-shifting mechanics for adaptive cities Abstract: Rapid urbanization is intertwined with urgent, climate change related threats to human well-being and environmental health. Meanwhile, much of our built environment relies on static structures, which require substantial energy input for cooling and other interventions -- resources often unavailable to much of the global population. Addressing these challenges requires sustainable designs,…