The ASRC offers event and meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 100 guests for your next conference, reception, meeting, workshop, film shoot, or private event.
Join us for the next speaker in this series, Juan Pablo Giraldo, University of California, Riverside.
These are zoom trainings, provided by Tom Dickson with Environmental Health and Occupational Safety, to ensure that all researchers and guests of the ASRC meet safety and regulatory requirements before working in labs/ the building.
These are zoom trainings, provided by Tom Dickson with Environmental Health and Occupational Safety, to ensure that all researchers and guests of the ASRC meet safety and regulatory requirements before working in labs/ the building.
These are zoom trainings, provided by Tom Dickson with Environmental Health and Occupational Safety, to ensure that all researchers and guests of the ASRC meet safety and regulatory requirements before working in labs/ the building.
Please join us on July 12th for a talk from Jason Patterson, Assistant Director of Admissions at the CUNY Graduate Center & Joshua Brumberg, Interim Director of the Advanced Science Research Center and Dean for the Sciences, CUNY Graduate Center.
Faculty, staff, students, visitors and more- you're invited to join us on the ASRC's north terrace for an ice cream social from 12pm-3pm.
This seminar will include a talk from Andrea Alu, Ph.D., Director of the Photonics Initiative, with time for a Q and A to follow.
This event is part of the Velay Professional Development Webinar Series 2022 and will be hosted by Jessica Fields, Associate Director, NSF I-Corps Hub: NY Region & NYC Regional
Innovation Network.
These are Zoom trainings. The login and Pass Code information are located on the schedule and registration is not required.
This pop-up booth in the park is hosted by the ASRC's STEM Outreach and Education Manager, Kendra Krueger, along with volunteers to bring those interested in STEM ages 5 and up for activities including: Test tube lava lamps Virtual reality tours Bio-bracelets with pipe-cleaners Science zine making Please see the attached flyer for further info.
Join us for an interactive tour of the Advanced Science Research Center at CUNY and its uniquely laid out design. Meet scientists and industry researchers that are working together in this collaborative space for innovation.
These are Zoom trainings. The login and Pass Code information are located on the schedule and registration is not required.
Please join the CCNY Division of Science for The 7th Annual Sharon Cosloy - Edward Blank Family Distinguished Scientist Lecture with Dr. Titia de Lange.
Join us on September 30, 2022, at 2 p.m. for a session with the CUNY Graduate Center's Science Librarian Mason Brown, who will be discussing how to access and discover STEM research materials from off campus. Conducting science research remotely can be done successfully with a few simple but critical tools. In this session, Mason will
Please join the Photonics Initiative for a one- hour talk presented by Jeremy Levy, University of Pittsburgh.
Please join the Photonics Initiative for a one- hour talk presented by Dennis Prather, University of Delaware.
In this fall seminar series, the Photonics Initiative will be hosting Andrea Ferrari, University of Cambridge, for a one hour talk in the ASRC auditorium/ via Zoom.
Please join the ASRC Photonics Initiative for a one-hour seminar from Aashish Clerk, University of Chicago on Oct. 12th at 2pm.
Please join us October 17th, for a one-hour talk from Vladimir Shalaev and Alexandra Boltasseva.
Please join the Photonics Initiative for a one- hour talk presented by Julian Patrick Klein, MIT.
Please join us October 24th, for a one-hour talk from Yuri Kivshar, Australian National University.
We are excited to announce Dr. Dennis C. Liotta, a Graduate Center alum, will be presenting a talk titled: “Novel Therapeutics for Treating Cancers, Neurological Disorders and Viral Diseases,” at the ASRC on Friday Oct. 28th.
Please join the Photonics Initiative for a one- hour talk presented by Vladislav Yakovlev.
Please join us for a one-hour talk, as part of the ASRC's Converge to Transform: Interdisciplinary STEM Seminar Series, from Professor Ting Xu, University of California, Berkeley.
Please join the Photonics Initiative for a one- hour talk presented by Graeme Milton, University of Utah.
Please join us November 4th, for talks presented by Lee Swindlehurst, Zhu Han, and Marco Di Renzo from10:30am- 1:00pm.
Public access to current scientific research is becoming more critical every day. Learn how to use CUNY Academic Works to further distribute your work and help the general public understand your research better. Join us on November 4, 2022, at 2 p.m. for a session with Megan Wacha, CUNY University Scholarly Communications Librarian, and Jill Cirasella, the
Please join us November 17th, for a one-hour talk from Aditya Mohite, Rice University, hosted by Matthew Sfeir, Photonics Initiative, CUNY ASRC.
Join us on December 2, 2022 at 2 p.m. for a special "Communicating Your Science" event with Malcolm Gladwell, New York Times best-selling author, social commentator and host of the podcast Revisionist History, where he’ll discuss the role that public higher education institutions can play in communicating science and ensuring that STEM education and research data
Join this Lunch and Learn info. session to hear from Sabrina Ladarola, Inotiv Sales Director, on how laboratory animal diet ingredients can affect brain function, tumor growth, estrogen receptor binding, and so much more.
In this one-hour seminar, Andrea Cavalleri, Oxford University, will be presenting a talk titled: "New Physics in Driven Quantum Materials."
Join us on January 27, 2023 at 2 p.m. for a special Communicating Your Science event with science filmmaker Tom McNamara. During this interactive talk, Tom will: Breakdown his strategies in visualizing and communicating science. Outline a practical media kit students and scientists can use in the lab and field to document their work. Highlight scientists who are currently
In this one-hour seminar, Yonatan Sivan, Ben-Gurion University, will be presenting a talk titled: “Hot" carriers in metal nanostructures –
when they matter, and when they do not...
In this one-hour seminar, Albert Polman, Center for Nanophotonics, NWO Institute, AMOLF, will be presenting a talk titled: Optical metasurface performing mathematical operations and making better solar cells.
Join this one-hour seminar to learn about new 3D visualization and augmented reality tools for your research! Summer opportunities are also available for undergraduate students.
In honor of Women's History Month, we invite you to a group-led discussion and lunch highlighting Baruch professor and author, Julie Des Jardins, and her book, "The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science," on March 31st at 1:30pm!
Join us on March 31, 2023, at 2 p.m. for a special "Communicating Your Science" event with Sean Patrick Farrell, a video producer who has worked for WIRED, The New York Times and others. During this workshop, Patrick will: Explain how he works with scientists to explain complex research findings into simple soundbites and explanations.
All CUNY STEM graduate students and faculty interested in Bio-inspired Nanoscience are invited to attend and hear talks from current NanoBioNYC mentors and fellows, and learn how to participate in future programming such as industry internship opportunities, technical training certificates, science outreach, and more.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Sensor CAT Symposium, showcasing CUNY-wide academic-industry research and workforce development partnerships that further innovation and entrepreneurship in New York State.
Join us for this year's Bio-Inspired Green (BIG) Science & Technology symposium at the ASRC, where we'll highlight advances in science, engineering, and policy that push us closer to sustainable living.
Join us on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 2 p.m. for a media-skills building session that includes an opportunity to talk about your research with working science reporters from Scientific American, Science Friday, PBS and more. Now more than ever it’s critical for science to be accessible and understandable to the public. In this Communicating
It is with great pleasure that we announce the upcoming Henry Semat Lecture, which will be given by renowned physicist Professor Luis Alvarez Gaume. The lecture is scheduled for April 26 at 4PM in the ASRC Auditorium, located at 85 St. Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10031. Prof. Alvarez Gaume currently serves as the Director of the
Help us make CUNY an even better place to work by voicing your thoughts this Thursday April 27th in the ASRC Cafe!
In this one-hour seminar, Rohit Chikkaraddy, University of Birmingham , will be presenting a talk titled: "Single-molecule mid-infrared vibrational spectroscopy and detection in plasmonic nanogaps."
In this one-hour seminar, Yandong Li, Cornell University, will be presenting a talk titled: "Topological Directional Coupler Based on a Designer Domain Wall."
In this one-hour seminar, Alexander Senichev, Purdue University, will be presenting a talk titled: "Quantum Photonics with Intrinsic Single-Photon Emitters in Silicon Nitride."
In this one-hour seminar, Dragomir Neshev, Australian National University, will be presenting a talk titled, “Nonlinear and quantum light sources from ultra-thin nanostructured surfaces.”
In this one-hour seminar, Junsuk Rho, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Korea, will be presenting a talk titled: "Perspectives of design, materials, and fabrication for metasurfaces."
This undergraduate programming series has been specifically developed for undergraduates participating in research during the summer of 2023. Undergraduates are also welcome to attend any additional open programming advertised on the ASRC website.
Join us on Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m. for the third annual "Communicating Your Science Symposium." The symposium, created by the CUNY Graduate Center's Ph.D. student-led organization, CUNYSciCom, aims to use peer-to-peer training and engagement to challenge and reshape the way scientists discuss scientific research with each other and the general public. The symposium
In this one-hour seminar, Igal Brener, Sandia National Laboratories, will be presenting a talk titled, "Emission Control with Semiconductor Metasurfaces: from Entangled Photons to Ultrafast Beam Steering."
Dear ASRC Community, We are excited to announce the ASRC Pride Open Mic and Art Showcase to celebrate self-expression, identity, art and have a joyous time with our colleagues! The event will take place on Thursday, June 15th 2023, 4-7pm in the ASRC Cafe. All are invited to share art projects and talents of any
EHOS Training Schedule August 2023 These are Zoom trainings. The login and Pass Code information are located on the schedule and registration is not required. After training, the instructor will then send you a certificate and our training records will be updated to show that you have completed all requirements before working in the labs
This year we’ve had the amazing opportunity to host over 90 high school and undergraduate summer students conducting research with mentors at the ASRC. Below are a number of events that will be taking place to celebrate and present the work of the students and the rest of the ASRC community. All are welcome to join and we looking forward to seeing you!
To download the seminar flier: Photonics seminar flier Antonio Ambrosio For further information, please contact: Leah Abraha labraha@gc.cuny.edu
Join the ASRC Photonics Initiative in this 4-part lecture series with Prof. Eitan Bachmat, exploring, "A multidisciplinary journey in science and technology, from airplane boarding to designing lenses in hyperbolic metamaterials via space-time geometry." To participate registering here by Tuesday 9/5/23. Lecture dates include: Wednesday September 6, 2:00pm - 5:00pm Friday September 8, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Monday
Join us on September 29, 2023, at 2 p.m. for our annual session with CUNY Graduate Center Science Librarian Mason Brown, who will be discussing how to access and use STEM research source materials on and off campus. Conducting science research on-campus or remotely can be done successfully with a few simple but critical tools.
Please join the CCNY Division of Science for the 8th Annual Sharon Cosloy - Edward Blank Family Distinguished Scientist Lecture to be held in the ASRC Auditorium. Guest speaker and further details, including reservation link, to be announced. About Dr. Sharon Cosloy: Dr. Sharon Cosloy was a member of the City College Biology faculty for
To join or learn more about this event, please the complete agenda here: Satellite Workshop 2023_10.18 Further questions can be emailed to Diana Strickland at dstrickland.gc.cuny.edu
Join us on October 27, 2023, at 2 p.m. for the Science of Op-Ed writing with Deb Stead, a former New York Times op-ed editor and CUNY Journalism School writing coach. Scientists endeavor to reach conclusions that are objective, but science exists in a world driven as much by opinion and perception as fact. Additionally, funding agencies
In this one-hour seminar, Stefano Gonella, University of Minnesota, will present a talk titled,
"From Maxwell bilayers to superkagome lattices.
The fate of topological edge modes under increased geometric complexity."
This seminar has been CANCELLED as of 11/6. Please check back for the date in which it will be rescheduled for.
Join the ASRC Photonics Initiative for a one hour talk with guest speaker Philippe Lalanne from CNRS, Institut d'Optique, Bordeaux, France.
Join Professor Ng for a one-hour talk in the ASRC auditorium titled,
"Flexible Electronics to See Deeper and go Farther."
Join us on Friday December 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. for Same Science/New Look: Refreshing Your Science Visuals for Different Audiences with CUNYSciCom co-founder and Graduate Center Ph.D. candidate Katherine Anderson who will share how she repurposes, refreshes and revises images and graphics for various audiences. Whether you’re in the field or in a lab, scientists conduct
Join the ASRC Photonics Initiative for a one hour talk with guest speaker Nicolò Maccaferri from Umeå University.
Join the ASRC Photonics Initiative for a one hour talk with guest speakers Alexey Chernikov and Florian Dirnberger from Dresden University of Technology.
Join us for an evening to learn about what’s happening in the neuroscience initiative with Director Dr. Patrizia Casaccia. Participants can also try out our new EEG headset experience, in our immersive visitor center, which visualizes electrical activity in the brain in real-time!
Ultrafast nanophotonics: harnessing light and manipulating matter through femtosecond multidimensional spectroscopies Abstract – Ultrafast manipulation of light-matter interactions in photonic nano-architectures has unlocked unprecedented opportunities in the field of nanophotonics, ranging from high speed signal processing to the control of photophysical material functionalities. Especially, using optical means, e.g. femtosecond laser light pulses, to actively drive
Join the ASRC Photonics Initiative in their first seminar of the year with guest speaker Matteo Mitrano from Harvard University.
Join us on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. for our next Communicating Your Science webinar, "From Journal Paper to Book Author." From memoirs such as "The Disordered Cosmos" to scientific narratives such as "The Sixth Extinction," scientists and journalists around the world offer up gripping stories that illuminate human nature, the cultural landscape and the STEM
Join us for an evening in the ASRC's Illumination Space to learn about upcoming opportunities and events open to the community including:
Join us for another interactive evening in the ASRC’s Illumination Space to learn about upcoming opportunities at the ASRC and greater Harlem, including events open to the community!
Join the ASRC Neuroscience Initiative for this month's opportunity to learn more about mental wellness and the mind from guest speakers, activities and more!
Join the ASRC Photonics Initiative in welcoming guest speaker Zhen Peng, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, for a titled," Physics-oriented Statistical Wave Analysis Integrating Order and Chaos," in the 1st Floor Auditorium.
RSVP now to join us for a networking lunch on the terrace! Enjoy the fresh air with friends from around the ASRC, as well as CCNY Engineering and Architecture faculty, on March 28th from 12PM- 2PM on the North Terrace. Lunch provided, with vegetarian options available. This event is open to all ASRC members; please contact
Join us for another interactive evening in the ASRC’s Illumination Space to learn about upcoming opportunities at the ASRC and greater Harlem- this month it's all about Neuroscience!
Join the ASRC Photonics Initiative in welcoming guest speaker Jacob B. Khurgin, Johns Hopkins University, for a talk titled, "Photonic Time Crystals and Parametric Amplification: similarity and distinction," in the 1st Floor Auditorium.
All visitors must be added to the building access list by noon April 24th. Along with registering for activities, please ensure all non-ASRC members names have been provided to your initiative's admin coordinator or Genevieve Nieson at <GENEVIEVE.NIESON94@LOGIN.CUNY.EDU>
Join us for another interactive evening in the ASRC’s Illumination Space to learn about upcoming opportunities at the ASRC and greater Harlem, including events open to the community!
Join the ASRC Photonics Initiative in welcoming guest speaker Kota Katsumi, New York University, for a talk titled, "Terahertz-driven nonlinear responses in cuprate superconductors," in the 1st Floor Auditorium.
Join the ASRC Photonics Initiative in welcoming Miranda Vinay, Nature Communications Engineering, for a 3-part lecture series at the ASRC!
Wrap up the academic year with CUNYSciCom’s annual Communicating Your Science Symposium where students can win prizes for the best science presentations. The annual symposium challenges student scientists to present and explain their research to two different audiences—their peers and the general public—in short, contained presentations that include contextual descriptions of the work, visual aids,
Zhi Ning Chen National University of Singapore Date: Friday, June 14, 2024 Time: 10:30am – 11:30am Location: 5th Fl. Data Viz Room Prior-knowledge Guided Machine-learning Enabled Metalens Antenna Design Abstract – The design of antennas aims to meet the specific requirements of a system. This design relies on materials, fabrication processes, and design methodologies. Besides
Light-Matter Interactions at the Nanoscale: Harmonic Generation from Metal/Vacuum Interfaces and Novel Aspects of Radiation Reaction Abstract – In noble metals a patina of free electrons extends out into free space and vanishes within a fraction of an atomic diameter. We discuss the possibility and consequences of the existence of such a free electron layer,
Non-Abelian Braiding with Sound and Light Abstract – Many physics laws and mathematical rules are insensitive to order. For example, the addition of numbers disregards the sequence order, e.g., 1+2+3=3+1+2. However, such a commutative property does not always hold. When the outcomes of a set of operations depend on the execution order, they can become
Co-sponsored with CCNY. Using Resonant Inelastic X-Ray Scattering to study quantum materials Abstract – Modern light sources like the NSLS-II at Brookhaven National Lab deliver bright tunable photons in a wide range of energies from the THz regime up to 100 keV. This allowed the development of scattering techniques relying on the use of atomic resonances enabling
Exact formulation of the mutual particle-cavity dynamics and its use for the study of loss threshold phenomenon under magnetization Abstract – Light-matter interaction plays a pivotal role in pushing forward nanotechnology. A particularly important setup involves a resonating particle, say an emitting molecule or a macroscopic quasi-statically resonating plasmonic or ferromagnetic sphere, that is located
Multi-Beam Antennas (MBAs) and Beam-Forming Networks (BFNs) Abstract - Distinguished Speakers Giovanni Toso and Piero Angeletti from European Space Agency, Netherlands will present the state of the art and the on-going development in Multi-Beam Antennas (MBAs) and Beam-Forming Networks (BFNs). They find applications in several fields including communications, remote sensing (e.g. radars, radiometers, etc.), electric surveillance
Join us for our rescheduled kickoff of our 2024/25 Communicating Your Science Series, which helps CUNY STEM students, postdocs and faculty bone up on their science communications skills. Sponsored by the CUNY ASRC IlluminationSpace Hub, CUNYSciCom, BRAINE and CUNY Women in STEM, this open house event will showcase the resources CUNY offers to help you
Enhanced Light-Matter Interactions in Complex Photonic Systems Mentor: Andrea Alù Abstract Interactions between light and matter are fundamental to breakthroughs in lasers, sensing, imaging, spectroscopy, energy harvesting, and quantum information processing. As a result, significant recent efforts have been geared towards enhancing and controlling light-matter interactions to advance these applications and technologies. Complex engineered photonic
Terahertz probes of quantum matter: from pairing symmetry to high harmonics Quantum materials often harbor emergent orders and phases that reveal themselves at low-energy scales, around 1 to 10 meV. To investigate these collective behaviors, we turn to the terahertz energy regime—a crucial window for probing and controlling quantum phenomena. In this talk, I will
Nonlinear Photonics in the Mid-Infrared and Terahertz Abstract – Optical sensing at long wavelengths presents significant opportunities and significant challenges. The longwave infrared and terahertz ranges are renowned for their potential to sense molecules in a variety of contexts, such as high-speed chemical imaging, disease detection, and environmental monitoring; however, their promise has yet to
