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SUMMARY:Physics Colloquium: Laura Clarke
DESCRIPTION:Title: Wolff-Reichert Award: sustainable laboratory experiences spanning the physics curriculum to address diverse students and career preparation \nAbstract: I recently won the APS Wolff-Reichert Award for Excellence in Advanced Laboratory Instruction.  The department nominated me for this award to raise the profile of our undergraduate program changes.  Many of you have been involved in these changes. Paul asked me to give my award talk to the department so we can discuss what we now know and where we might go in the future.  Here’s my abstract: Physics careers require diverse skills: working on a team\, design and testing\, technical writing\, and project management. In contrast\, physics undergraduate programs primarily focus on content knowledge\, with potentially detrimental consequences.  Students with strong professional skills and interest in real world applications sometimes leave physics.  Students who “fit well” with physics undergraduate education may struggle in transitioning to jobs. Since 2012\, NC State Physics has experimented with adding short (1-2 week) career-focused\, hands-on activities occurring frequently in freshman-junior years capped by a term-long senior design course intended as a bridge to the workplace.  Mini-labs introduce real-world applications for freshmen and later add an experimental component (a single lab innately associated with the course content) to theory-only classes.  Physics senior design is a mock-work experience where small groups of students design and construct a scientific apparatus for a sponsor in 10 weeks\, while weekly presenting their progress to a rotating group of observers.  Graduate tracking provides detailed pertinent career information for students.  I will discuss these innovations and assessment of resultant physics ability beliefs\, belonging\, persistence\, and career outcomes. \nHost: Paul Huffman
URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/physics-colloquium-laura-clarke/
LOCATION:Riddick 301\, 2401 Stinson Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27695\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T100000
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SUMMARY:Grad Tea in Partner's II 1525
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URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/grad-tea-in-partners-ii-1525/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:In The Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T170000
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CREATED:20230214T163014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T163050Z
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SUMMARY:Alumni Dinner with Undergrads
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information.
URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/alumni-dinner-with-undergrads/
LOCATION:Riddick Hearth\, 2401 Katherine Stinson Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27695\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T160000
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CREATED:20230215T174104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T125203Z
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SUMMARY:Physics Colloquium: Sanchayeeta Borthakur
DESCRIPTION:Title: The Illusive Pathways that Feed Galaxies \nAbstract: Galaxy growth is a slow but continuous process. The observed properties of galaxies suggest that accretion must continue to support star formation. However\, direct observational evidence of gas flows into galaxies has been hard to come by. The disk-halo interface is one of the most promising regions in our search\, where new data uncover signs of gas condensation. In this talk\, I will discuss the results from our ongoing DIISC (Deciphering the Interplay between the ISM\, Stars\, and the CGM) survey\, which probes the disk-CGM interface with QSO sightlines. I’ll discuss our findings of large extended disks in terms of the signpost of gas accretion and galactic feedback. I will also discuss the prevalence of structures similar to high-velocity clouds and extra-planar gas that are observed in the Milky Way. These gaseous structures represent a pathway for gas accretion into galaxies and can be one of the primary ways galaxy disks grow in the nearby Universe. \nHost: Rongmon Bordoloi
URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/physics-colloquium-sanchayeeta-borthakur/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T140000
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CREATED:20230411T155630Z
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SUMMARY:Final Defense - Haowu Duan
DESCRIPTION:Quantum information perspective on high energy hadron wave function: entanglement and correlations
URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/final-defense-haowu-duan-2/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Grad Tea in Partner's II 1525
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URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/grad-tea-in-partners-ii-1525/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:In The Department
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SUMMARY:Preliminary Exam - Kenya Gordon
DESCRIPTION:Investigating NSP15 Cleavage Activity Using Single Molecule Microscopy and Spectroscopy
URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/preliminary-exam-kenya-gordon/
LOCATION:Riddick 400P
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T120000
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SUMMARY:CMB Seminar - Job Berkhout
DESCRIPTION:Title: Computational modeling of neural tube closure defects \nAbstract: Closure of the caudal neural tube is a critical event that occurs early in development\, around day 27 human gestation. Its failure underlies spina bifida and other neural tube defects (NTD)\, which are among the most prevalent human congenital malformations. Human and environmental safety assessment of chemicals relies primarily on legally required in vivo studies in pregnant animals. Ethical concerns\, the need for greater chemical coverage whilst utilizing less resources\, and growing insight in the limited predictability of animal models for human health\, drive the need to find alternatives for animal experiments. However\, the complexity of mammalian physiology often hampers one-on-one replacement of individual animal studies with inherently reductionistic in vitro assays. The ONTOX project proposes an approach from the perspective of human biology\, physiology and toxicology\, that takes an open view towards the knowledge that is needed to sufficiently cover all aspects necessary for chemical safety assessment. Within ONTOX\, we focus on building and testing a computational multicellular agent-based model (ABM)\, based on a physiological map of human neural tube closure. By extensively mining the developmental biology and toxicology literature\, a physiological map of human neural tube closure was created using the systems biology tool CellDesigner [Heusinkveld et al. (2021)]. This map revolves around all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA)- related molecular pathways for neural tube closure and disruption. Here\, the morphogenetic events are recapitulated in the Compucell3D.org modeling environment by translating the physiological map into a dynamic ABM that depicts physical aspects of neurulation (neural fold elevation\, folding and fusion). Model input parameters include different perturbation scenarios (eg\, dosing the model with apoptosis-inducing compounds). Output parameters include effects of simulated chemical exposure on developmental processes critical for neural tube closure\, such as median and dorsolateral hinge points formation. These are modeled as a function of key morphoregulatory signals and recapitulate NTDs known from in vivo vertebrate genetic models. The predictions of our model will be validated using a set of dedicated in vitro assays in conjunction with existing knowledge on in vivo developmental neurotoxicity. By simulating a complex biological process such as the neural tube closure\, we demonstrate that computational models of biological processes will provide a revolutionary approach to chemical safety assessment in the near future with less reliance on animal testing. \nHost: Julio Monti Belmonte
URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/cmb-seminar-job-berkhout/
LOCATION:Riddick 314
CATEGORIES:CMB Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T150000
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SUMMARY:Final Defense - Ahklak-Ul Mahmood
DESCRIPTION:All-atom insights into the effect of solvents and ligands stripping on self-assembly of magnetic nanoparticles
URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/final-defense-ahklak-ul-mahmood/
LOCATION:EBI – Room 3018
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T160000
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CREATED:20230215T165748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T185408Z
UID:20474-1681747200-1681750800@physics.sciences.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Physics Colloquium: Kévin Fossez
DESCRIPTION:Title: Exploring the terra incognita and its emergent phenomena at the edge of nuclear stability \nAbstract: Have you ever wondered which combinations of protons and neutrons can produce an atomic nucleus stable with respect to nucleon(s) emission? Surprisingly\, answering this question remains a driving motivation in low-energy nuclear physics. With the advent of radioactive beam facilities such as the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB)\, thousands of new isotopes will be discovered in the nuclear terra incognita (unknown land)\, but challenges are awaiting as new emergent phenomena appear when approaching the edge of nuclear stability. In this talk\, I will give a tour of modern research on exotic nuclei\, present some of the current challenges facing the community\, and conclude with a personal perspective on the future of the field. \nHost: Sebastian Koenig \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95480915834?pwd=Y1RWVHphdTFZWE1YNGZ6ZVpuVjhtZz09 \nMeeting ID: 954 8091 5834\nPasscode: 368289
URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/physics-colloquium-kevin-fossez/
LOCATION:Riddick 301\, 2401 Stinson Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27695\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T191306
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T142616Z
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SUMMARY:Grad Tea in Partner's II 1525
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URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/grad-tea-in-partners-ii-1525/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:In The Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T130000
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CREATED:20230307T141945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T144205Z
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SUMMARY:CMB Seminar - Veronica Ciocanel
DESCRIPTION:Title: Modeling and topological data analysis for biological ring channel dynamics \nAbstract: Actin filaments are polymers that interact with motor proteins inside cells and play important roles in cell motility\, shape\, and development. Depending on its function\, this dynamic network of interacting proteins reshapes and organizes in a variety of structures\, \nincluding bundles\, clusters\, and contractile rings. Datasets that describe the interaction of actin filaments with motors through time can either be generated used stochastic agent-based models or can come directly from experiments\, typically in the form of fluorescence videos.\nIn studying the emergence and maintenance of ring channel structures in such complex time-series data\, we develop tools based on persistent homology that can distinguish between distinct filament organizations and experimental conditions. This work also raises interesting questions about assessing the significance of topological features in topological summaries and about the role of multiple motors in regulating actomyosin behavior.\nHost: Julio Monti Belmonte
URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/cmb-seminar-veronica-ciocanel/
LOCATION:Riddick 314
CATEGORIES:CMB Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T160000
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CREATED:20221205T133915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T133915Z
UID:20242-1682352000-1682355600@physics.sciences.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:McCormick Symposium
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URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/mccormick-symposium-5/
LOCATION:Riddick 301\, 2401 Stinson Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27695\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquia
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SUMMARY:Grad Tea in Partner's II 1525
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URL:https://physics.sciences.ncsu.edu/event/grad-tea-in-partners-ii-1525/
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