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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: David A. Case\, Rutgers University
DESCRIPTION:Title: MD simulations of total X-ray scattering in protein crystals. \nSpeaker/Affiliation: David A. Case. Distinguished Professor. Dept of Chemistry & Chemical Biology. Rutgers University.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-david-a-case-rutgers-university/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Matthias Buck\, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Title: Dynamics protein-protein and proteinmembrane complexes: A perspective from Molecular Dynamics Simulations and solution NMR spectroscopy. \nSpeaker/Affiliation: Matthias Buck. Professor Dept of Physiology & Biophysics. Case Western Reserve School of Medicine. \n 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-matthias-buck-case-western-reserve-school-of-medicine/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20181218T162019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T190413Z
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SUMMARY:IlluminationSpace Community Hours
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the Advanced Science Research Center? Learn more about our five research initiatives at the ASRC IlluminationSpace. \nAt the ASRC IlluminationSpace\, located at the Advanced Science Research Center of The Graduate Center of The City University of New York\, students explore five exciting and interconnected areas of science — nanoscience\, photonics\, structural biology\, neuroscience\, and environmental sciences — in a fun and supportive environment to encourage a deeper understanding of how science shapes our everyday lives. \nThrough interactive motion and touchscreen games and engaging conversations with researchers\, visitors learn about the ASRC’s initiatives\, inspiring them to search for science in the world around them. \n  \n\nFamilies\, after-school programs\, and adults are encouraged to visit during Community Hours\, held on the first Monday of each month from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and are required for groups larger than 10. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.\nHigh school field trips to the ASRC IlluminationSpace are available most Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and Fridays.\n\nField trips and Community Hours are free to participants.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/illuminationspace-community-hours/2019-09-02/
LOCATION:IlluminationSpace\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190723T190720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T135244Z
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SUMMARY:Photonics Seminar: Kevin Cognee\, AMOLF
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid metallo-dielectric nanophotonic platforms: how can we benefit from coupling plasmonic antennas and dielectric cavities? \nAbstract – It has been recently proposed that nanophotonic platforms composed of metallic nano-antennas and dielectric microcavity could enhance light matter interaction further than what is allowed by its individual components by combining both strong field confinement and high quality factors. We further explore this concept of “hybrid metallo-dielectric resonators” which also allows for an additional control over radiation properties\, in particular in the context of microdisk cavities supporting whispering gallery modes dressed by phased arrays of plasmonic antennas\, to enable tailored emission directionality by quantum emitters\, or the generation of beams carrying orbital angular momentum. \nBio – Kévin Cognée is a joint PhD student in the Resonant Nanophotonics group at AMOLF NWO-Institute (Amsterdam\, the Netherlands) and the Light in Complex Nanostructures group at the LP2N (Institut d’Optique-CNRS\, Talence\, France). He obtained his engineering degree from the Institut d’Optique Graduate School (Palaiseau\, France) and masters degree in physics (high honors) from the University of Bordeaux in 2015. He started his PhD under the supervision of Philippe Lalanne and Femius Koenderink in 2015 and his research focuses on the quasi-normal mode formalism applied to micro and nano-resonators\, and cavity-antenna hybrid systems for strong emission enhancement\, in particular in the context of SERS\, and directionality. Kévin will defend his thesis in January 2020 in Amsterdam.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-seminar-kevin-cognee-amolf/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190802T162348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T162348Z
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SUMMARY:Nanoscience Seminar: Zijian Zheng\, Institute of Textiles and Clothing\, Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:Title: Polymer-Assisted Metal Deposition for Soft Electrodes and Devices \nAbstract: Metal conductors are indispensable element for most future soft electronic devices. One critical challenge in this field is how to fabricate highly conductive\, adhesive\, smooth\, and soft metal conductors at low temperature under ambient conditions\, and preferably in a roll-to-roll manner. Conventional metal nanoparticle inks fall short to satisfy these requirements because of their relatively high processing temperature\, rough surface\, and poor adhesion\, especially for easily oxidized metals such as Cu. Our laboratory recently develops Polymer-Assisted Metal Deposition (PAMD) to address this issue. PAMD allows ambient fabrication of flexible\, foldable\, stretchable\, compressible\, and wearable metal (especially Cu) conductors with very high conductivity. This talk will briefly discuss the fundamental chemistry of PAMD\, the printing with PAMD\, and their applications in several soft electronic devices. \nBio: Prof. Zijian Zheng is currently Full Professor at the Institute of Textile and Clothing (ITC) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests are surface and polymer science\, nanolithography\, flexible and wearable materials and devices. He received his B. Eng. in Chemical Engineering at Tsinghua University in 2003\, and PhD in Chemistry at University of Cambridge in 2007 (Supervisor: Prof. Wilhelm T. S. Huck). In 2008\, he worked as postdoctoral researcher (Advisor: Prof. Chad A. Mirkin) at Northwestern University. He joined ITC as Assistant Professor in 2009\, and was promoted to tenured Associate Professor in 2013 and Professor in 2017. He has published >90 papers in high-impact international scientific journals including Science\, Nature Comm.\, Advanced Materials\, Journal of the America Chemical Society\, Angewandte Chemie. He also files 16 patents and is recipient of more than 10 academic awards. He serves as Guest Editor for Advanced Materials and Small. He is elected as Founding Member of The Young Academy of Sciences of Hong Kong.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/nanoscience-seminar-zijian-zheng-institute-of-textiles-and-clothing-hong-kong/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190718T205806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T135155Z
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SUMMARY:Social Media for Scientists Lunch & Learn Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to Become a Science Influencer? \nThen please join Graduate Center Social Media Coordinator Coralie Carlson for an hour-long brown bag lunch & learn where she’ll cover how you can effectively use social media to promote science! This workshop is for ASRC faculty\, students and staff who want to quickly bone up on best practices and available tools for promoting their research over various social media platforms\, including Twitter\, Facebook\, Instagram and LinkedIn. \nThis training will include posting strategies\, resources for creating compelling visual collateral and other key information for raising your individual and the ASRC’s social media profile. \nTo attend\, RSVP HERE. \nTo attend via livestream\, RSVP HERE. \nContact shawn.rhea@asrc.cuny.org for more information. \nFeel free to bring your lunch!
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/social-media-for-scientists-lunch-learn-workshop/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20181218T162019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T190413Z
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SUMMARY:IlluminationSpace Community Hours
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the Advanced Science Research Center? Learn more about our five research initiatives at the ASRC IlluminationSpace. \nAt the ASRC IlluminationSpace\, located at the Advanced Science Research Center of The Graduate Center of The City University of New York\, students explore five exciting and interconnected areas of science — nanoscience\, photonics\, structural biology\, neuroscience\, and environmental sciences — in a fun and supportive environment to encourage a deeper understanding of how science shapes our everyday lives. \nThrough interactive motion and touchscreen games and engaging conversations with researchers\, visitors learn about the ASRC’s initiatives\, inspiring them to search for science in the world around them. \n  \n\nFamilies\, after-school programs\, and adults are encouraged to visit during Community Hours\, held on the first Monday of each month from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and are required for groups larger than 10. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.\nHigh school field trips to the ASRC IlluminationSpace are available most Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and Fridays.\n\nField trips and Community Hours are free to participants.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/illuminationspace-community-hours/2019-08-05/
LOCATION:IlluminationSpace\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190626T205030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T185425Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Research With in Situ Microscopy
DESCRIPTION:Join Protochips and the Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center\, CUNY for a hands-on workshop featuring in situ TEM products designed to accelerate your research. Featuring presentations and product demonstrations from leading researchers\, this event will overview the numerous scientific disciplines turning to in situ techniques to discover new dynamic sample behavior in realistic environments. \nRegister online now » \nAgenda\nAll attendees must pre-register on line \n\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.\nRegistration and Welcome\n\n\n\n9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.\nIntroduction to In Situ EM \nJordan Moering\, Protochips \nAnalyzing samples using in situ EM techniques has enabled unprecedented discovery in research fields ranging from catalysis to drug delivery. The Protochips product suite brings heating and electrical testing and liquid or gaseous environments to any TEM/STEM and in this presentation we will give an overview and show recent results from the Poseidon Select liquid cell and the Fusion heating and electrical system.\n\n\n10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.\nHands-on Demonstration of Fusion Heating \nKate Marusak\, Protochips \nSee how the fusion system enables accurate\, uniform sample heating within your TEM. See how Clarity software controls enable pecise control of experiment conditions with a simple\, user-friendly interface.\n\n\n11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.\nCoffee Break \nJoin us for a quick break with light refreshments\n\n\n11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nPhase Transformations of Nanoscale Systems Using In Situ TEM  \nJudy Cha\, Deptartment of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science\, Yale University \nMany nanoscale systems exhibit phase transformations in response to stimuli\, which consequently change the material properties of the systems. Thus\, investigations of such phase transformations and subsequent correlation with changes in materials properties are critical for fundamental understanding of materials and potential applications. Here\, we use in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) as a tool to study directly how phase transformations occur\, deviate\, and are controlled at the nanoscale under either thermal or electrical stimuli.\n\n\n12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.\nLunch \nLunch will be served in the atrium and is free of charge to registrants.\n\n\n1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.\nIntroduction to Environmental In Situ TEM \nJordan Moering\, Protochips \nLearn how imaging dynamic events in real\, wet environments is changing the way research is conducted inside the TEM/ STEM. This presentation will feature an overview of how Poseidon works\, and its numerous applications.\n\n\n2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.\nCoffee Break \nJoin us for a quick break with light refreshments\n\n\n3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.\nHands-on Demonstration of Poseidon Select \nKate Marusak\, Protochips \nExperience all steps of Poseidon Select operation including holder assembly\, leak check operation\, and imaging conditions. Witness real samples undergoing nucleation and growth within the electron microscope in a dynamic nanoscale experiment.\n\n\n4:30 p.m-5:00 p.m\nWrap Up and Conclusions \nThe Protochips team will be available for questions and to discuss your specific research project or experimental interests.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/protochips-workshop/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190716T153701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T153725Z
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SUMMARY:Ph.D. Dissertation Defense: Daniela Kroiss
DESCRIPTION:“Minimalistic peptide-based supramolecular systems relevant to the chemical origin of life“\nDaniela Kroiss\nPh.D. Candidate\, Biochemistry\nHunter College\nCity University of New York (CUNY) \nThesis Advisor:\nProfessor Rein Ulijn\, Hunter College
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/ph-d-dissertation-defense-daniela-kroiss/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190701T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20181218T162019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T190413Z
UID:10000910-1561993200-1562000400@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:IlluminationSpace Community Hours
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the Advanced Science Research Center? Learn more about our five research initiatives at the ASRC IlluminationSpace. \nAt the ASRC IlluminationSpace\, located at the Advanced Science Research Center of The Graduate Center of The City University of New York\, students explore five exciting and interconnected areas of science — nanoscience\, photonics\, structural biology\, neuroscience\, and environmental sciences — in a fun and supportive environment to encourage a deeper understanding of how science shapes our everyday lives. \nThrough interactive motion and touchscreen games and engaging conversations with researchers\, visitors learn about the ASRC’s initiatives\, inspiring them to search for science in the world around them. \n  \n\nFamilies\, after-school programs\, and adults are encouraged to visit during Community Hours\, held on the first Monday of each month from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and are required for groups larger than 10. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.\nHigh school field trips to the ASRC IlluminationSpace are available most Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and Fridays.\n\nField trips and Community Hours are free to participants.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/illuminationspace-community-hours/2019-07-01/
LOCATION:IlluminationSpace\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190123T215043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T153814Z
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Seminar: Xi Huang\, Ph.D.\, University of Toronto
DESCRIPTION:From fly to mammal: targeting ion channels in brain tumor\nSpeaker:\nXi Huang\, Ph.D.\nUniversity of Toronto \nAbstract\nIon channels are transmembrane proteins that regulate ion flow across cell membrane and accessible for pharmacological intervention. However\, the role of ion channels in brain tumor is largely unexplored. We use multi-disciplinary approaches including bioinformatics\, Drosophila and mouse genetics\, xenograft modeling\, cell biology and electrophysiology to define the mechanisms by which ion channels regulate brain tumorigenesis\, and develop ion channel drugs to treat brain cancer. I will discuss our recent Drosophila genetic study which led to the identification of multiple ion channels that critically regulates the growth of fly brain tumor. Our functional studies using patient-derived cells and preclinical mouse models show that these ion channels play evolutionarily conserved functions to promote malignancy in mammalian medulloblastoma and glioma. Since ion channels represent a large class of drug targets with historic success to treat human diseases\, we leverage brain tumor-specific dependency of specific ion channels to develop precision therapy. \nAbout the Speaker\nCanada Research Chair in Cancer Biophysics\nScientist\, Developmental & Stem Cell Biology Program\, The Hospital for Sick Children\nPrincipal Investigator\, Arthur and Sonia Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre\nAssistant Professor\, Department of Molecular Genetics\, University of Toronto
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-seminar-xi-huang-2019-06-20/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190506T211906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T211906Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering Academic Environments to Foster Invention and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with CCNY\, the Invention Ambassadors are hosting a special event on fostering invention and innovation.\nSpeakers\nStephen Key\, Mary Kombolias\, Jason Grieves\, Fang (Florence) Lu\, Don McPhreson\, Pratik Shah\, Rachael Walker\, Sabriya Stukes (moderator). \nAgenda\n4:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m. – Introduction and Opening Remarks\n4:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion\n5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. – Q&A with Audience and Panel Members \nIn our tech-saturated era\, an abundance of scientific and engineering knowledge risks being left at the bench — knowledge that is imperative in improving the future of our health\, environment\, economies\, and societies. Academic institutions can play a critical role. By training and educating highly skilled and motivated experts to translate their extensive knowledge into practical\, real world solutions\, they can create an environment for invention and innovation to flourish. \nPlease join The City College of New York Master’s in Translational Medicine in partnership with the AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassadors program as we discuss 1) the way academic institutions can promote opportunities for students and faculty to invent and develop entrepreneurial endeavors and 2) the ways invention itself can open doors for more people to become inventors. \nRegister online now »\n 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/engineering-academic-environments-to-foster-invention-and-innovation/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190603T154152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T154152Z
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SUMMARY:Soft Robotics and Robot Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The City College at the City University of New York is proudly presenting the Soft Robotics and Robot Learning Workshop in association with the NEMS 2019 at the Columbia University. The workshop is comprised of educational sessions on various aspects of the state of the art in the field of Soft Robotics and Robot Learning\, including but not limited to: Sensing & Actuation; Material & Energy; Manipulation\, Locomotion & Modeling; and clinical and industrial applications. \nAgenda\nSensing and Actuation Session\nChen Feng\, New York University\nShuguang Li\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology\nHao Su\, City University of New York\, City College \nMaterial and Energy Session\nJames Pikul\, University of Pennsylvania\nJie Yin\, Temple University \nIndustry Session\nTarik Tosun\, Robotics Research Scientist\, Samsung Research America\nBrian Wilson\, Duro UAS Inc.\nBiao Zhang\, Lead Principal Scientist\, ABB Robotics Research Center \nManipulation\, Locomotion\, and Modeling Session\nHartmut Geyer\, Carnegie Mellon University\nJingang Yi\, Rutgers University\nXianlian Zhou\, New Jersey Institute of Technology\nBrendan Englot\, Stevens Institute of Technology\nYufeng Chen\, Harvard University \nMedical Session\nTom Bulea\, National Institutes of Health\nSunil Agrawal\, Columbia University
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/soft-robotics-and-robot-learning-workshop/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20181218T162019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T190413Z
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SUMMARY:IlluminationSpace Community Hours
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the Advanced Science Research Center? Learn more about our five research initiatives at the ASRC IlluminationSpace. \nAt the ASRC IlluminationSpace\, located at the Advanced Science Research Center of The Graduate Center of The City University of New York\, students explore five exciting and interconnected areas of science — nanoscience\, photonics\, structural biology\, neuroscience\, and environmental sciences — in a fun and supportive environment to encourage a deeper understanding of how science shapes our everyday lives. \nThrough interactive motion and touchscreen games and engaging conversations with researchers\, visitors learn about the ASRC’s initiatives\, inspiring them to search for science in the world around them. \n  \n\nFamilies\, after-school programs\, and adults are encouraged to visit during Community Hours\, held on the first Monday of each month from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and are required for groups larger than 10. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.\nHigh school field trips to the ASRC IlluminationSpace are available most Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and Fridays.\n\nField trips and Community Hours are free to participants.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/illuminationspace-community-hours/2019-06-03/
LOCATION:IlluminationSpace\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190521T200135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T200135Z
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SUMMARY:Photonics Seminar: Adam Overvig\, Columbia University
DESCRIPTION:Multivariate Optical Wavefronts Generated by Dielectric Metasurfaces\nSpeaker:\nAdam Overvig\nColumbia University \nAbstract\nDielectric metasurfaces are quasi-two-dimensional nanostructured interfaces capable of spatially shaping an optical wavefront. By using only dielectric materials\, the optical losses caused by metals are eliminated\, but the strength of the light-matter interactions is reduced\, making complete control of an optical wavefront a unique challenge. However\, by careful rational design\, dielectric metasurfaces may control more than one parameter simultaneously and independently\, generating multivariate optical wavefronts with subwavelength spatial resolution. (1) We show that by controlling both the phase and the phase-dispersion\, broadband achromatic focusing is possible within a single ultra-thin metasurface lens (called a “meta-lens”). (2) By introducing a polarization filter\, anisotropic metasurfaces may control both the phase and amplitude of light simultaneously and independently\, enabling “artifact-free” holograms. Adding dispersion control or a second metasurface extends this to more than one wavelength simultaneously\, enabling multi-color phase-amplitude holograms. (3) We develop a design paradigm allowing simultaneous engineering of both the group velocity and radiative Quality factor by introducing symmetry-breaking into a high index contrast photonic crystal slab. The result is a device concentrating light in both space and time\, greatly enhancing light-matter interactions; this enables compact optical modulators and high harmonic generation from monolithically fabricated dielectric structures. \nAbout the Speaker\nAdam is expecting to receive his Ph.D from Columbia University in Fall of 2019\, where he is advised by Professor Nanfang Yu. His anticipated dissertation is entitled “Dielectric Metasurfaces for Controlling the Complex Amplitude of Broadband and Narrowband Light\,” and his research focuses on expanding the control of free-space optical wavefronts using nanostructured materials. His experimental work includes realizing the first broadband achromatic polarization-independent “metalenses”\, and multi-color phase-amplitude holograms. His theoretical work has focused on developing a design paradigm for spatially and temporally confining light in symmetry-broken gratings\, which was the subject he studied as a recipient of the NSF IGERT fellowship (2015-2016). Adam received his B.S. in Engineering Physics from Cornell University in 2013.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-seminar-adam-overvig-columbia-university/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190123T214625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T164518Z
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Seminar: Mark Ansorge\, Ph.D.\, Columbia University
DESCRIPTION:Monoaminergic circuit mechanisms mediating developmental malleability of emotional and cognitive function\nSpeaker:\nMark Ansorge\, Ph.D.\nAssistant Professor\, The Sackler Institute for Developmental Psychobiology\nColumbia University\nNew York\, NY \nAbstract\nWe have identified two sensitive developmental periods during which the strength of monoaminergic signaling affects adult behavior: (1) an early postnatal serotonin-sensitive period that impacts cognition\, anxiety and depression-related behaviors\, and (2) a later peri-adolescent dopamine- and serotonin-sensitive period affecting aggression\, impulsivity and behavioral response to psychostimulants. Our findings indicate that neuropsychiatric disorders characterized by alterations in these behavioral domains may have developmental origins. Thus\, genetic\, epigenetic and environmental factors that impact serotonin and/or dopamine signaling during specific periods of development might mediate the risk for depression\, anxiety disorders\, schizophrenia and substance abuse. Which neural circuits are sensitive to monoaminergic signaling during restricted developmental periods? What functional circuit parameters are affected? How do changes in circuit function relate to behavior? These questions currently guide most projects in the lab. While providing a general conceptual overview relating most projects in the lab\, the talk will largely focus on two monoaminergic pathways\, the median raphe to CA1 pathway and the ventral tegmental are to lateral septum pathway\, and their roles in memory formation and aggression\, respectively.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-seminar-mark-ansorge-2019-05-16/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190503T184314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T184314Z
UID:10000965-1558533600-1558540800@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Lab Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:Lab safety training for ASRC researchers and core facility users. \nFor more information\, please contact:\nAldo Orlando\naldo.orlando@asrc.cuny.edu\n212.413.3351
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/lab-safety-training-2/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T143000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190125T193625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T164736Z
UID:10000879-1558443600-1558449000@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Neuroscience Work-in-Progress Seminar
DESCRIPTION:AFM profiling of lesions in animal and human models of CNS demyelination\nSpeaker:\n Matt Urbanski\nMelendez-Vasquez Lab\, Hunter College \nAbstract\nMechanical cues delivered by the extracellular matrix\, and mediated by myosin II activity\, have been shown to regulate cell morphology and gene expression independent of chemical signaling. \nWork from our laboratory has demonstrated that increased ECM stiffness inhibits oligodendrocyte differentiation in a myosin II-dependent manner in vitro\, and that ablation of myosin II results in enhanced myelin repair in a mouse model of focal CNS demyelination. These findings suggest that changes in ECM stiffness\, sensed in a myosin II dependent-manner\, may contribute to the poor remeyelination observed following traumatic injury\, or in disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS). \nHowever\, the mechanical properties of injured CNS tissue have not been well characterized. In addition\, most studies were performed at low spatial resolution\, and do not accurately reflect the mechanical properties of tissue at the cellular level. Our recent work addresses this by using a combined atomic force microscopy (AFM) and histological approach. We have analyzed the mechanical properties of acutely and chronically demyelinated mouse brain\, as well as human MS tissue\, and show that acute and chronic lesions display opposite mechanical properties. \n\nThe ASRC Neuroscience Work-in-Progress Seminars consist of an hour-long presentation on research relevant to the fields of neurobiology and translational neuroscience. Talks will be given by senior Ph.D. students\, postdoctoral and faculty researchers. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend and actively participate in discussions. \nWork-in-Progress Seminars are presented in collaboration with The City College of New York.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-work-in-progress-seminar-2019-05-28/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190510T162331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T205324Z
UID:10000973-1558360800-1558368000@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Brain & Body
DESCRIPTION:Patrizia Casaccia\, founding director of the Neuroscience Initiative at the Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center\, CUNY and her research team have joined together with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to bring this wellness program to the Harlem Community. \nAgenda\n2:00 p.m. – Brain\nDr. Patrizia Casaccia will discuss how brain & body health are interconnected and share her latest research on how body weight may affect the disease course in ms. \n2:30 p.m. – Body\nThe ultimate exercise practice to feed your brain & body with fitness expert Raven. \n3:15 p.m. – Light refreshments & chat with the scientists \n4:00 p.m. – Farewell \nRegistration\nRegister by May 15: \nJoEllen Zembruski-Ruple\nManager\, Healthcare Provider Engagement\n212.453.3261\nJoEllen.Zembruskiruple@nmss.org
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/brain-body/
LOCATION:CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy\, 55 West 125 St. 7th floor\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190520T164019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T164019Z
UID:10000977-1558350000-1558353600@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Photonics Seminar: Maxim Gorlach\, ITMO University
DESCRIPTION:Topological edge states of interacting photon pairs: topolectrical circuit realization\nSpeaker:\nMaxim Gorlach\nITMO University\, Saint Petersburg \nAbstract\nRecent years have witnessed a rapid development of topological photonics\, which offers a number of unique functionalities including disorder-robust one-way propagation of photonic topological modes. While topological states of classical light are relatively well-established\, topological states of quantum light still remain largely unexplored promising such appealing perspectives as topological protection of bi-photon correlations and topologically protected quantum logic operations. \nIn this talk\, I will review the results of our group on topological states of repulsively bound photon pairs with the effective photon-photon interaction mediated by the nonlinearity of the medium. Besides in-depth theoretical investigation\, we emulate this system experimentally\, employing the platform of topolectrical circuits. In particular\, we extract the topological invariant directly from the measurements and reconstruct the profile of a topological eigenmode from experimental data. \nAdditionally\, I will mention our results on topological states of classical light such as extraction of the topological invariant from the far-field scattering spectra of a metasurface\, photonic spin Hall effect in arrays of bianisotropic disks and optical realization of higher-order topological states in ring resonator arrays.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-seminar-maxim-gorlach-itmo-university/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190510T163928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T163928Z
UID:10000975-1558116000-1558116000@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:LAMP: Liquid Art Media Project
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art behind “Cell Biology’s New Phase”\n\nJoin scientists\, artists\, and beyond for a free hands-on organic art experience using analog projection and fluid interactions\, all inside the dome of the CCNY Planetarium! \nRegistration\nRegister online now » \nHosted by:\nShana Elbaum-Garfinkle\, Ph.D.\nStructural Biology Initiative\, The Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center\, CUNY \nSteve Pavlovsky\nLiquid Light Lab \nJames Hedberg\, Ph.D.\nCity College of New York
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/lamp-liquid-art-media-project/
LOCATION:CCNY Planetarium (Marshack Science Building)\, 160 Convent Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190412T203624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T205001Z
UID:10000882-1558004400-1558008000@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Neuroscience Seminar: Francesco De Angelis\, Ph.D.\, Italian Institute of Technology
DESCRIPTION:3D nanostructures for biosensing in living tissues\nSpeaker:\nFrancesco De Angelis\, Ph.D.\nItalian Institute of Technology \nAbstract\nThe ability to interact with neuronal cells and to monitor their status plays a pivotal role in neuroscience\, pharmacology and cell biology. Despite the efforts of a very large community\, progresses in this field remain slow because of a dense multi-scale dynamics involving signaling at the molecular\, cellular and large network levels. Therefore\, observing cell signaling within large networks is a major challenge that can revolutionize our capability of studying the brain and its physio-pathological functions\, as well as of deriving bio-inspired concepts to implement artificial systems based on neuronal circuits. \nIn the last years\, we deeply investigated both theoretically and experimentally the interactions of 3D nanostructured sensors with living cells such as human neurons and cardiomyocytes. The aim is to make an effective interface between living tissues and different classes of nano-sensors hence enabling multiscale and multivariable observation of cell dynamics. In particular\, we developed a method for opening transient nanopores into the cell membrane that is in close proximity with the nanosensor. After the membrane poration the tip of the sensor is in direct contact with the intracellular compartment thus enabling intracellular investigations which include Raman traces of biomolecules\, electrical recording of action potentials of human neurons and cardiomyocytes\, and controlled delivery of single nanoparticles into selected cells. We demonstrated the possibility of non-invasively testing the effect of relevant drugs on human cells with particular regards to cardio-toxicity\, that is a fundamental step before the clinical trials. Due to its robustness and ease of use\, we expect the method will be rapidly adopted by the scientific community and by pharmaceutical companies. In fact\, the field suffers the lack of reliable approaches for pharmacological screening of drugs devoted to the central nervous system. \nAlso\, we will take this opportunity to give a short overview of different types of optical and plasmonic biosensors we are currently developing. The latter includes single molecule Raman Sensors\, DNA detection\, and Protein sequencing. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Francesco De Angelis carried out his Ph.D. studies in Physics at the Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnologies (CNR\, Rome\, 2004). Currently\, he is Tenured Senior Researcher at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia where he leads the Plasmon Nanotechnology Unit. The main goal of his research activity is to exploit advanced nanofabrication techniques for controlling the properties of materials at the nanoscales. The majority of the activity concerns the applications of photonic and plasmonic devices to biology and bio-sensing through enhanced spectroscopies (Raman\, IR\, Fluorescence) and electrical measurements. Different interdisciplinary projects are carried out in collaboration with Biologists and Neuroscientists. Among them\, the development of hybrid interfaces between 3D nanostructured devices and living neuronal networks and the development of next-generation optical methods for DNA and protein sequencing.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-seminar-francesco-de-angelis-ph-d-italian-institute-of-technology/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190729T184517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190729T184517Z
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SUMMARY:Physics Workshop on 2D Material Science
DESCRIPTION:Speaker\nProfessor Gabriele Grosso\, Physics\nPhotonics Initiative\, Advanced Science Research Center\nThe Graduate Center\, CUNY \nThis is an intensive workshop on the physics of two-dimensional materials with particular emphasis to their electronic and optical properties. The most important classes of materials and functionalities will be covered\, including graphene\, semiconductor transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and insulator hexagonal Boron Nitride (h-BN). This workshop provides a general overview to the 2D material platform\, starting from fundamental properties to the most recent scientific advances in the fields of physics\, photonics and optoelectronics. \nThe following topics will be covered: \n\nBasic properties of 2D crystals: lattice structure\, electronic band diagram\, mechanical properties\nFabrication: mechanical exfoliation\, synthesis and growth\, heterostructure assembly\nOptical properties: optics with graphene\, excitons in 2D semiconductors\nValleytronics: spin-valley physics and optical properties at the band edge\nStructural defects: quantum emission from point defects\, topological defects\n\nPrerequisites: Solid state physics \nEmail registration is required. Contact Daniel Moy\, Ph.D. Program in Physics\, The Graduate Center dmoy@gc.cuny.edu to register. \nProf. Gabriele Grosso’s contact information: \nOffice: ASRC 2.314 \nE-mail: ggrosso@gc.cuny.edu \nLab Website
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/physics-workshop-on-2d-material-science/
LOCATION:ASRC Room 4102\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190412T203413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T204856Z
UID:10000881-1557928800-1557932400@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Neuroscience Seminar: Klaus-Armin Nave\, Ph.D.\, Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Myelin lipids as metabolic energy reserves in white matter tracts\nSpeaker:\nKlaus-Armin Nave\, Ph.D.\nDirector\, Deptartment of Neurogenetics\nMax Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine \nAbstract\nIn the central nervous system of vertebrates\, oligodendrocytes synthesize myelin\, a lipid-rich multilayered membrane sheath that electrically insulates axons for fast impulse propagation. As glycolytic cells\, oligodendrocytes provide spiking axons with lactate\, a metabolic support function of glia that precedes the evolution of myelin. In non-myelinating species\, glial cells harbor “lipid droplets”\, an energy source that may have evolved into the lipid-rich myelin compartment of higher vertebrates. We thus hypothesized that myelin itself can be a source of energy that is utilized during a metabolic crisis. Using the myelinated optic nerve as a model system\, we found that glucose deprived oligodendrocytes readily metabolize myelin lipids and survive\, unlike astrocytes\, for 24 hours which depends on fatty acid beta-oxidation. Using ex vivo recordings of the optic nerve and metabolic sensors neuronally expressed in transgenic mice\, we found that myelin lipid metabolization even supports ATP levels of the underlying axon. Deleting the glucose transporter (GLUT1) gene from mature oligodendrocytes causes a gradual loss of myelin in vivo\, as determined by g-ratio analysis. We suggest that myelin is a lipid based metabolic reserve that can prolong oligodendrocyte survival and axonal integrity upon energy deprivation\, a finding relevant for myelin disorders and potentially neurodegenerative diseases. \nAbout the Speaker\nKlaus-Armin Nave studied Biology obtained his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of California\, San Diego\, followed by postdoctoral work at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He became an independent research group leader at the Center for Molecular Biology (ZMBH) of the University of Heidelberg\, where he was promoted to Full Professor in 1998. In 1999\, he was recruited by the Max Planck Society to direct the Department of Neurogenetics at the Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine in Goettingen. His current research focusses on mechanisms of neuron-glia signaling\, glial support of axonal energy metabolism and function\, and models of human neuropsychiatric diseases.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-seminar-klaus-armin-nave-ph-d-max-planck-institute-of-experimental-medicine/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190123T214444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T204154Z
UID:10000948-1557738000-1557842400@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:First Annual Manhattan Glia Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Inaugural meeting for the Center of Glial Biology at Mount Sinai and CUNY\nThis two-day meeting is based on the growing interest in glia biology and in its contribution to neurological and psychiatric disorders. It will bring together leading scientists in the fields of CNS metabolism\, epigenetics and glia function. \nMay 13\, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. & May 14\, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. \nLearn more » \nPresented by The Center for Glial Biology\, a collaborative initiative of the Advanced Science Research Center and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/first-annual-manhattan-glia-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:Leon and Norma Hess Center for Science and Medicine\, 1470 Madison Avenue\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190503T191317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T205646Z
UID:10000967-1557399600-1557403200@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Photonics Seminar: Seunghwi Kim\, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
DESCRIPTION:Suppression of Disorder-Induced Scattering in Optomechanical Systems\nSpeaker:\nSeunghwi Kim\nUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign \nAbstract\nDisorder-induced scattering – caused by surface roughness or defects inside medium – is inherent in optical and acoustic devices\, limiting performance in communication systems. Minimizing disorder-induced scattering has thus been a significant challenge until now. It has been shown that backscattering from defects can be suppressed by breaking time-reversal symmetry in magneto-optic and topological insulator materials. Yet\, common monolithic dielectric possesses neither of these properties. \nIn this talk\, I will address a novel technique to break time-reversal symmetry in a high-Q optical whispering gallery mode resonator via parity-selective optomechanics mediated by Brillouin scattering. These optomechanical interactions are possible in all dielectric without exception and can be used to achieve time-reversal symmetry breaking. Through the Brillouin optomechanics\, I will present the recent demonstration of robust phonon and photon transports in the presence of material disorder. \nAbout the Speaker\nSeunghwi Kim received a Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign under the guidance with Prof. Gaurav Bahl. He holds a B.S in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering from Handong University\, South Korea. He elucidated ways of breaking time-reversal symmetry via optomechanics and acousto-optics\, and demonstrated suppression of disorder-induced scattering in acoustic and optical domains.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-seminar-seunghwi-kim-university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190503T181617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T181617Z
UID:10000963-1557320400-1557327600@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Lab Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:Lab safety training for ASRC researchers and core facility users. \nFor more information\, please contact:\nAldo Orlando\naldo.orlando@asrc.cuny.edu\n212.413.3351
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/lab-safety-training/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190122T215541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T211105Z
UID:10000944-1557316800-1557320400@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Seminar on Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: George Makhatadze\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
DESCRIPTION:Novel Tools for Biophysical Studies of Amyloidogenesis\nSpeaker:\nGeorge Makhatadze\nConstellation Professor in Biocomputation and Bioinformatics\nRensselaer Polytechnic Institute\nTroy\, NY \nJoin us before the seminar for coffee and tea at 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-on-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-kara-l-bren-university-of-rochester-2019-05-08/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T143000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190125T193625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T211037Z
UID:10000878-1557234000-1557239400@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Neuroscience Work-in-Progress Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis: a role for ceramide C16?\nSpeaker:\n Mario Amatruda\nCasaccia Lab\, Advanced Science Research Center \nAbstract\nMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory\, demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. Major progress has been made to understand and modulate the inflammatory component of MS\, but the concomitant mechanisms contributing to neurodegeneration\, which causes irreversible disability\, remain largely unknown. We have recently discovered that ceramide C16 (a sphingolipid) is enriched in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with MS\, and that it is sufficient to induce mitochondrial respiration impairment and degeneration of neurons in vitro (Vidaurre et al.\, 2014). Here\, we further examined the neurotoxic effect of ceramide C16. We show that ceramide C16 can readily enter into cultured neurons and accumulates in mitochondria changing their membrane potential and morphology. Furthermore\, we found that neurons exposed to pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress are characterized by increased expression of the ceramide C16 synthetic enzymes (CerS5 and CerS6)\, suggesting that the endogenous\, de novo synthesis of ceramide C16 could play a role in neurodegeneration during inflammation. Importantly\, we discovered that transgenic mice (tg: CamKIIaCre;CerS5fl/flCerS6fl/fl) in which the neuronal synthesis of ceramide C16 is genetically inhibited\, are protected during experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE\, a model of MS) from neurological deficit and neurodegeneration compared with wild type controls. \nThese findings raise the possibility that ceramide C16 can contribute\, at least in part\, to the mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodegeneration occurring in MS and the modulation of its synthesis may represent a novel therapeutic target. \n\nThe ASRC Neuroscience Work-in-Progress Seminars consist of an hour-long presentation on research relevant to the fields of neurobiology and translational neuroscience. Talks will be given by senior Ph.D. students\, postdoctoral and faculty researchers. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend and actively participate in discussions. \nWork-in-Progress Seminars are presented in collaboration with The City College of New York.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-work-in-progress-seminar-2019-05-14/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260307T161343
CREATED:20190729T185339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190729T185339Z
UID:10001005-1557158400-1557162000@asrc.gc.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Structural Biology Special Seminar: Lina M. Gonzalez\, MIT\, Voight Lab
DESCRIPTION:Resilient Living Materials Built By Printing Bacterial Spores\nSpeaker\nLina M. Gonzalez\nPostdoctoral Associate\, MIT\, Voight Lab \nAbstract\nA route to advanced multifunctional materials is to embed them with living cells that can perform sensing\, chemical production\, energy scavenging\, and actuation. A challenge in realizing this potential is that the conditions for keeping cells alive are not conducive to materials processing and require a continuous source of water and nutrients. Here\, we present a 3D printer that can mix material and cell streams in a novel printhead and build 3D objects. Hydrogels are printed using 5% agarose\, which has a low melting temperature (65oC) consistent with thermophilic cells\, a rigid storage modulus (G’= 6.5 x 104)\, exhibits shear thinning\, and can be rapidly hardened upon cooling to preserve structural features. Spores of B. subtilis are printed within the material and germinate on its exterior\, including spontaneously in cracks and new surfaces exposed by tears. By introducing genetically engineered bacteria\, the materials can sense chemicals (IPTG\, xylose\, or vanillic acid). Further\, we show that the spores are resilient to extreme environmental stresses\, including desiccation\, solvents (ethanol)\, high osmolarity (1.5 mM NaCl)\, 365 nm UV light\, and g-radiation (2.6 kGy). The construction of 3D printed materials containing spores enables the living functions to be used for applications that require long-term storage\, in-field functionality\, or exposure to uncertain environmental stresses.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/structural-biology-special-seminar-lina-m-gonzalez-mit-voight-lab/
LOCATION:85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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