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SUMMARY:Spring 2020 Online Workshop on Ultrafast Phenomena
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2020 Online Workshop on Ultrafast Phenomena \nThis is intensive online workshop will introduce fundamentals in nonlinear and ultrafast spectroscopy as applied to topics in condensed matter physics\, chemistry\, and biology. It will emphasize charge carrier and structural dynamics\, discussing how the time scales for light-matter interactions\, including energy absorption and dissipation processes\, determine the overall physical properties of a material. This workshop is open to researchers at all levels and all disciplines. \nPart 1: Theory and Applications\nThursday\, April 30\, 2020\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nThursday\, April 30\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nFriday\, May 1\, 2020\, from 10:00 am to 12:00 PM \nPart 2: Interactive Data Analysis and Visualization\nTuesday\, May 5\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM \nThe following topics will be covered:\nLecture 1.         Introduction to Time-Resolved Phenomena and Ultrafast Laser Technology\nLecture 2.         Nonlinear Optical and Transient Spectroscopy: Theory and Applications\nLecture 3.         Fundamental Dynamical Processes in Physics\, Chemistry\, and Biology\nLectures 4-5.    Data Analysis and Visualization (Includes Interactive Tutorial) \nPrerequisites:\nA basic understanding of quantum mechanics and familiarity with differential equations and fundamental concepts in electrodynamics and optics. Course software will be provided. \nInstructor Contact:\nProf. Matthew Sfeir\nPhotonics Initiative\, Advanced Science Research Center\nPhysics Department\, The Graduate Center\, CUNY\nChemistry Department\, The Graduate Center\, CUNY \nE-mail: msfeir@gc.cuny.edu\nURL: https://sfeirlab.ws.gc.cuny.edu/ \nEmail Registration is required:\nEmail to: Daniel Moy\, Ph.D. Program in Physics\, The Graduate Center dmoy@gc.cuny.edu 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/spring-2020-online-workshop-on-ultrafast-phenomena/2020-05-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Spring 2020 Online Workshop on Ultrafast Phenomena
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2020 Online Workshop on Ultrafast Phenomena \nThis is intensive online workshop will introduce fundamentals in nonlinear and ultrafast spectroscopy as applied to topics in condensed matter physics\, chemistry\, and biology. It will emphasize charge carrier and structural dynamics\, discussing how the time scales for light-matter interactions\, including energy absorption and dissipation processes\, determine the overall physical properties of a material. This workshop is open to researchers at all levels and all disciplines. \nPart 1: Theory and Applications\nThursday\, April 30\, 2020\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nThursday\, April 30\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nFriday\, May 1\, 2020\, from 10:00 am to 12:00 PM \nPart 2: Interactive Data Analysis and Visualization\nTuesday\, May 5\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM \nThe following topics will be covered:\nLecture 1.         Introduction to Time-Resolved Phenomena and Ultrafast Laser Technology\nLecture 2.         Nonlinear Optical and Transient Spectroscopy: Theory and Applications\nLecture 3.         Fundamental Dynamical Processes in Physics\, Chemistry\, and Biology\nLectures 4-5.    Data Analysis and Visualization (Includes Interactive Tutorial) \nPrerequisites:\nA basic understanding of quantum mechanics and familiarity with differential equations and fundamental concepts in electrodynamics and optics. Course software will be provided. \nInstructor Contact:\nProf. Matthew Sfeir\nPhotonics Initiative\, Advanced Science Research Center\nPhysics Department\, The Graduate Center\, CUNY\nChemistry Department\, The Graduate Center\, CUNY \nE-mail: msfeir@gc.cuny.edu\nURL: https://sfeirlab.ws.gc.cuny.edu/ \nEmail Registration is required:\nEmail to: Daniel Moy\, Ph.D. Program in Physics\, The Graduate Center dmoy@gc.cuny.edu 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/spring-2020-online-workshop-on-ultrafast-phenomena/2020-05-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162000
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Photonics Seminar: Aashish Clerk\, University of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Aashish Clerk\, University of Chicago \nFor more information contact Leah Abraha at labraha@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-seminar-aashish-clerk-university-of-chicago/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2020 Online Workshop on Ultrafast Phenomena
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2020 Online Workshop on Ultrafast Phenomena \nThis is intensive online workshop will introduce fundamentals in nonlinear and ultrafast spectroscopy as applied to topics in condensed matter physics\, chemistry\, and biology. It will emphasize charge carrier and structural dynamics\, discussing how the time scales for light-matter interactions\, including energy absorption and dissipation processes\, determine the overall physical properties of a material. This workshop is open to researchers at all levels and all disciplines. \nPart 1: Theory and Applications\nThursday\, April 30\, 2020\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nThursday\, April 30\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nFriday\, May 1\, 2020\, from 10:00 am to 12:00 PM \nPart 2: Interactive Data Analysis and Visualization\nTuesday\, May 5\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM \nThe following topics will be covered:\nLecture 1.         Introduction to Time-Resolved Phenomena and Ultrafast Laser Technology\nLecture 2.         Nonlinear Optical and Transient Spectroscopy: Theory and Applications\nLecture 3.         Fundamental Dynamical Processes in Physics\, Chemistry\, and Biology\nLectures 4-5.    Data Analysis and Visualization (Includes Interactive Tutorial) \nPrerequisites:\nA basic understanding of quantum mechanics and familiarity with differential equations and fundamental concepts in electrodynamics and optics. Course software will be provided. \nInstructor Contact:\nProf. Matthew Sfeir\nPhotonics Initiative\, Advanced Science Research Center\nPhysics Department\, The Graduate Center\, CUNY\nChemistry Department\, The Graduate Center\, CUNY \nE-mail: msfeir@gc.cuny.edu\nURL: https://sfeirlab.ws.gc.cuny.edu/ \nEmail Registration is required:\nEmail to: Daniel Moy\, Ph.D. Program in Physics\, The Graduate Center dmoy@gc.cuny.edu 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/spring-2020-online-workshop-on-ultrafast-phenomena/2020-05-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T150000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2020 Online Workshop on Ultrafast Phenomena
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2020 Online Workshop on Ultrafast Phenomena \nThis is intensive online workshop will introduce fundamentals in nonlinear and ultrafast spectroscopy as applied to topics in condensed matter physics\, chemistry\, and biology. It will emphasize charge carrier and structural dynamics\, discussing how the time scales for light-matter interactions\, including energy absorption and dissipation processes\, determine the overall physical properties of a material. This workshop is open to researchers at all levels and all disciplines. \nPart 1: Theory and Applications\nThursday\, April 30\, 2020\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nThursday\, April 30\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nFriday\, May 1\, 2020\, from 10:00 am to 12:00 PM \nPart 2: Interactive Data Analysis and Visualization\nTuesday\, May 5\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM \nThe following topics will be covered:\nLecture 1.         Introduction to Time-Resolved Phenomena and Ultrafast Laser Technology\nLecture 2.         Nonlinear Optical and Transient Spectroscopy: Theory and Applications\nLecture 3.         Fundamental Dynamical Processes in Physics\, Chemistry\, and Biology\nLectures 4-5.    Data Analysis and Visualization (Includes Interactive Tutorial) \nPrerequisites:\nA basic understanding of quantum mechanics and familiarity with differential equations and fundamental concepts in electrodynamics and optics. Course software will be provided. \nInstructor Contact:\nProf. Matthew Sfeir\nPhotonics Initiative\, Advanced Science Research Center\nPhysics Department\, The Graduate Center\, CUNY\nChemistry Department\, The Graduate Center\, CUNY \nE-mail: msfeir@gc.cuny.edu\nURL: https://sfeirlab.ws.gc.cuny.edu/ \nEmail Registration is required:\nEmail to: Daniel Moy\, Ph.D. Program in Physics\, The Graduate Center dmoy@gc.cuny.edu 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/spring-2020-online-workshop-on-ultrafast-phenomena/2020-04-30/2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T120000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Sciences Seminar: Jason Smith\, NY Restoration Project & Chester Zarnoch\, Baruch College
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: \nJason Smith\, MS\, MFA Director of Northern Manhattan Parks for the NY Restoration Project \nChester Zarnoch\, PhD Professor CUNY\, Dept. of Natural Science at Baruch College \nTitle: A Living Shoreline on the Harlem River: From Design Challenges to Ecosystem Services \nAbstract: The Sherman Creek Living Shoreline is an intervention intended to adapt a coastal park in Northern Manhattan to the impacts of climate change while improving the ecosystem function of the shoreline. In the Spring of 2020 an artificial oyster reef will be installed in the Harlem River to alter sediment dynamics and facilitate the establishment of intertidal wetlands. As a collaboration between a non-profit\, government agencies\, and CUNY researchers\, this project is an example of how to integrate collaborative research into the adaptation of urban public space. Ongoing research will assess the role of mussels in the success of wetland establishment\, and evaluate changes to carbon storage and sediment gas fluxes. This work will demonstrate the potential of living shorelines to provide critical ecosystem services in eutrophic waters such as the Harlem River. \nBios: \nJason Smith is the Director of Northern Manhattan Parks for the New York Restoration Project. In this capacity\, he manages the stewardship of parkland and implements projects that enhance the resilience of northern Manhattan communities. Jason’s interests include ecological land management and nexus of design and conservation in cities. Prior to working at NYRP\, Jason taught art and design at SUNY Buffalo and Canisius College. Jason received an MS from Brooklyn College in Earth and Environmental Science and an MFA in Visual Art from SUNY Buffalo. Jason’s experiences in construction\, landscaping\, art and education inform his approach to interdisciplinary urban research and practice. \nChester B. Zarnoch holds a Ph.D. in Biology and is a Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology at Baruch College\, City University of New York (CUNY) and is Graduate Faculty in the Biology Program at CUNY’s Graduate Center. He has been an active researcher in marine ecology and aquaculture since 2001 and has published papers on shellfish biology\, sediment nitrogen cycling\, and intensive aquaculture. His current research aims to describe the biological and physical processes that influence ecosystem services derived from restored habitats in eutrophic estuaries.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/environmental-sciences-seminar-jason-smith-ny-restoration-project-chester-zarnoch-baruch-college-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T100000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2020 Online Workshop on Ultrafast Phenomena
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2020 Online Workshop on Ultrafast Phenomena \nThis is intensive online workshop will introduce fundamentals in nonlinear and ultrafast spectroscopy as applied to topics in condensed matter physics\, chemistry\, and biology. It will emphasize charge carrier and structural dynamics\, discussing how the time scales for light-matter interactions\, including energy absorption and dissipation processes\, determine the overall physical properties of a material. This workshop is open to researchers at all levels and all disciplines. \nPart 1: Theory and Applications\nThursday\, April 30\, 2020\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nThursday\, April 30\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nFriday\, May 1\, 2020\, from 10:00 am to 12:00 PM \nPart 2: Interactive Data Analysis and Visualization\nTuesday\, May 5\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2020\, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM \nThe following topics will be covered:\nLecture 1.         Introduction to Time-Resolved Phenomena and Ultrafast Laser Technology\nLecture 2.         Nonlinear Optical and Transient Spectroscopy: Theory and Applications\nLecture 3.         Fundamental Dynamical Processes in Physics\, Chemistry\, and Biology\nLectures 4-5.    Data Analysis and Visualization (Includes Interactive Tutorial) \nPrerequisites:\nA basic understanding of quantum mechanics and familiarity with differential equations and fundamental concepts in electrodynamics and optics. Course software will be provided. \nInstructor Contact:\nProf. Matthew Sfeir\nPhotonics Initiative\, Advanced Science Research Center\nPhysics Department\, The Graduate Center\, CUNY\nChemistry Department\, The Graduate Center\, CUNY \nE-mail: msfeir@gc.cuny.edu\nURL: https://sfeirlab.ws.gc.cuny.edu/ \nEmail Registration is required:\nEmail to: Daniel Moy\, Ph.D. Program in Physics\, The Graduate Center dmoy@gc.cuny.edu 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/spring-2020-online-workshop-on-ultrafast-phenomena/2020-04-30/1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162000
CREATED:20200103T170021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T233800Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Jose Rizo-Rey\, UT Southwestern Medical Center
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jose Rizo-Rey\, Prof\, Dept of Biophysics\, Biochemistry and Pharmacology\, UT Southwestern Medical Center\, Dallas\, TX \nTitle: On the importance of inhibitory interactions for the exquisite regulation of neurotransmitter release \nFor more information about joining in on Zoom\, contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-jose-rizo-rey-ut-southwestern-medical-center/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162000
CREATED:20200424T155048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T155048Z
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SUMMARY:ASRC Graduate Students Second Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The effect of COVID-19 on the graduate student; timeline towards the progress of degree and future career. \nSpeakers: \nDr. Joshua Brumberg Dean for the Sciences at The Graduate Center–CUNY \nDr. Annette “Nina” C. Gray Associate Dean for the sciences and executive director of (ASRC) \nFor more information about joining in on Zoom\, contact Roksana Azad at razad@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/asrc-graduate-students-second-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162000
CREATED:20200103T165611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T011034Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Lieyang (Eric) Chen\, Lehman College & Silas Hartley\, City College of New York
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lieyang (Eric) Chen\, Ph.D. student\, Thomas Kurtzman group\, Lehman College \nTitle: Advanced Computational Methodologies to Study Binding Free Eneregies of Protein-Ligand Complexes \nAbstract: Machine learning has recently been applied to computational drug discovery after achieving remarkable success in image/voice recognition. However\, the complexity of the protein-ligand binding interaction combined with issues inherent to current binding affinity databases make it a challenging task to develop reliable machine learning methods to predict ligand binding affinity. Here we will show how scientists are tricked by the machine-learning black box when developing such methods. \n  \nSpeaker: Silas Hartley\, Ph.D. Student\, David Jeruzalmi group\, City College of New York \nTitle: DNA Damage Recognition and UvrB Loading by UvrA within the Nucleotide Excision Repair Pathway \nAbstract: Nucleotide excision repair (NER) is a DNA damage repair pathway vital for cell survival. As part of the NER pathway\, UvrA searches DNA until damages are found. Despite extensive research into the NER pathway\, it remains unclear how UvrA recognizes damaged DNA. Our research presented an image of the UvrA-DNA complex post-damage recognition; an important step in understanding the UvrA-DNA damage recognition mechanism. Additionally\, a UvrA-UvrB complex can search for damages. Our findings in the UvrA-UvrB damaged DNA search mechanism provide details into previous research that suggested the complex has an alternate DNA search mechanism then UvrA alone. \nFor more information about joining in on Zoom\, contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-harel-weinstein-weill-cornell-medicine-grad-sch-of-med-sci/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162000
CREATED:20200415T182001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T233610Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Sciences Seminar: David J. Nowak\, Ph.D.\, USDA Forest Service
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: David J. Nowak\, Ph.D. Senior Scientist / i-Tree Team Leader USDA Forest Service \nTitle: The Changing Urban Forest \nAbstract: Urban forests can help mitigate the causes and impacts of environmental degradation\, but are constantly changing due to various factors. To sustain healthy city environments\, cities need to understand the environmental services provided by trees and forces that threaten future forest health. This presentation will discuss how trees affect their local environment and climate\, how and why urban forests are changing\, and what cities could do to help sustain healthy urban forests and consequently healthy city environments for future generations. \nBio: David J. Nowak is a Senior Scientist and Team Leader with the USDA Forest Service in Syracuse\, NY. Dr. Nowak received a B.S. and M.S. from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry\, and a Ph.D. from the University of California\, Berkeley. His research investigates urban forest structure\, health\, and change\, and its effect on human health and environmental quality across the world. He has authored over 325 publications and leads teams developing the i-Tree software suite that quantifies the benefits and values from vegetation. \nFor more information about joining in on Zoom\, contact Doris Switzer at dswitzer@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/online-environmental-sciences-seminar-david-j-nowak-ph-d-usda-forest-service/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162000
CREATED:20200224T220504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T173045Z
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Photonics Seminar: Nicholas Madamopoulos\, The City University of New York
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nicholas Madamopoulos\, The City University of New York \nFor more information about this seminar\, contact Leah Abraha at labraha@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-seminar-nicholas-madamopoulos-the-city-university-of-new-york/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Photonics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162000
CREATED:20200331T195422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T152755Z
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SUMMARY:(ONLINE) Lab Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:Lab safety training for ASRC researchers and core facility users. \nFor more information about joining in on Zoom\, contact Aldo Orlando by April 7th aorlando@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/online-lab-safety-training/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162000
CREATED:20200330T182551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T150414Z
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SUMMARY:(ONLINE) Call to Action: Research Against COVID-19 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Post event update: The registration for this event is closed. Watch the webinar below or on YouTube\, and read more about the event. For more information on how you can participate in the programs at ASRC Sensor CAT\, please visit the Sensor CAT website or contact Tavis Ezell at tezell@gc.cuny.edu. \n\n\nThe ASRC Sensor Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) works hand-in-hand with state government to fund New York-based industrial development of advanced sensor technology. In light of the current COVID-19 crisis\, the state is calling for swift thinking from our STEM community and for the ASRC to lend its state-of-the-art core facilities and expertise to support fast-track development and commercialization of technology that can be used to address the challenge of  preventing\, managing and stemming infectious disease pandemics. ​ \nPlease register for the webinar if you and your industry partner have a potentially applicable idea that could be immediately put into action with economic support from our CAT. We are devising means to open lab space at the ASRC for supported projects\, and we have gained approval from New York state for ​additional flexibility in funding. We can also help you identify and match with your potential industry or academic partners. \nWe want to hear how we can support you and your industry partner’s participation in the state’s call to action. The April 7th webinar will be a critical opportunity to learn how ASRC Sensor CAT can support you and your industry partner’s participation in this urgent to call to action\, and to also explore what resources are immediately available in this time of crisis. \nQuestions?  \nContact Jiye Son\, json2@gc.cuny.edu and Tavis Ezell\, tezell@gc.cuny.edu \nSchedule\n  \n\n\n\n2:00 pm\nResearch against COVID-19 \n\n\n\nNina Gray\, Executive Director of ASRC\nRein Ulijn\, Director of ASRC Sensor CAT and Nanoscience Initiative\nTavis Ezell\, Business Development Director of ASRC Sensor CAT\nRicardo Toledo-Crow\, Director of Next Generation Environmental Sensors Facility at ASRC\n\n\n2:15 pm\nWhat are researchers doing?\n\n\n\nAdam Braunschweig\, Associate Professor\, Nanoscience Initiative\, ASRC\nAlan Lyons\, Professor\, College of Staten Island\nChrista Avampato\, CEO\, Double or Nothing Media\nJacob Trevino\, Principal Scientist\, Chemeleon\nJames Scholtz\, CEO\, VYIR Inc.\n\n\n2:40 pm\nQ&A Panel\n\n\n\nNorman Sabio\, Infectious Disease Specialist and Internal Medicine Practitioner\nRein Ulijn\, Director of ASRC Sensor CAT and Nanoscience Initiative\nTavis Ezell\, Business Development Director of ASRC Sensor CAT
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/call-to-action-research-against-covid-19-webinar/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:(ONLINE) Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Robert B. Best\, NIH-NIDDK
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Robert B. Best\, Senior Investigator Theoretical Biophys. Chem. Section\, NIH – NIDDK Bethesda\, MD \nTitle: Structure and dynamics of intrinsically disordered proteins\, their complexes and assemblies \nAbstract: Intrinsically disordered proteins are now realized to play a variety of important biological roles\, yet pose a challenge for experiments\, because observed signals are averaged over a very heterogeneous ensemble of structures. Molecular simulations can help to interpret the results\, if appropriately parameterized to match experimental data. I will describe our work using both atomistic and coarse-grained simulations to model the structure and dynamics of disordered proteins\, and their disordered complexes and assemblies\, especially those involving highly charged biomolecules. These include the role of a protein chaperone in the folding of nucleic acids\, and the formation of coacervates at lower ionic strength and higher protein concentrations. \nFor more information about joining in on Zoom\, contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-robert-b-best-nih-niddk/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Nanoscience Seminar: Joy Wolfram\, Mayo Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joy Wolfram\, Ph.D.\, Mayo Clinic \nTitle: Synthetic and biological nanoparticles for cancer and inflammatory conditions \nAbstract: The application of nanotechnology in medicine provides new and innovative solutions to diagnose and treat disease\, as nanoscale structures exhibit multifunctionality\, unique electromagnetic properties\, and distinct biodistribution profiles that can be exploited. Three promising concepts in nanomedicine will be discussed:  i) optimization of nanoparticle size and shape for improved hemodynamics\, ii) modulation of innate immunity to reduce nanoparticle clearance\, and iii) use of biological nanoparticles (i.e. extracellular vesicles) for cancer and inflammatory conditions. \nBio: Dr. Joy Wolfram leads a nanomedicine research laboratory with the goal of developing innovative nanoparticles that bring the next generation of treatments directly to the clinic. She has designed many preclinical nanoparticles for treating cancer and other life-threatening diseases and has authored over 50 publications in the past five years. She is the director of the Nanomedicine and Extracellular Vesicles Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville\, Florida and holds affiliate faculty positions at the Houston Methodist Hospital and the University of North Florida. She is a board member and scientific advisor of several companies around the world with a cumulative customer base of over 18 million. Her mission is to inspire and support underrepresented minorities in science. She is actively involved in community outreach and scientific education\, including serving as the chair of an Education and Outreach Working Group of the National Cancer Institute in the United States. As a TED speaker she strives to bring science to a wider audience. She was included in the Amgen Scholars Ten to Watch List\, which highlights the best and brightest up-and-comers in science and medicine across 42 countries. Native of Finland\, she was selected as one of 12 internationally accomplished Finns\, alongside Nobel laureates. She was also listed on the Forbes 30 under 30 in healthcare in 2019. Additionally\, she is part of the Global Young Academy that represents 83 countries and is limited to 200 members who are selected based on scientific excellence and commitment to service. \nFor more information\, contact Muaad Alody at malody@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/nanoscience-seminar-joy-wolfram-mayo-clinic/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Photonics Seminars: Xiaoqin (Elaine) Li\, University of Texas-Austin
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Xiaoqin (Elaine) Li\, University of Texas-Austin \nTitle: Optical properties of Semiconductor Moiré Crystals \nAbstract: A new type of superlattice\, known as the moiré superlattice\, form when two monolayers of van der Waals materials are stacked to form a heterostructure. While the influence of moiré potential on electronic properties has been extensively studied\, its influence on the optical properties of semiconductor heterostructures has just begun to be explored. I will discuss how the moiré potential changes the exciton resonances and diffusion in a manner controllable by the twist angle. These moiré crystals may find exciting applications in quantum information science as a scalable platform for solid-state single photon emitters and spin-photon interfaces. \nBio: Xiaoqin Li received her B.S degree from Beijing Normal University in 1997 and PhD in physics in 2003 from University of Michigan. She was a postdoc fellow at JILA\, Colorado from 2003-2006. She started as an assistant professor at UT-Austin in 2007 and was promoted to full professor in 2018.  Prof. Li has received a number of awards including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in the U. S. and a Sloan Fellowship. She is a fellow of the American Physics Society. \nJoin this Seminar on Zoom by clicking here. \nFor more information contact Leah Abraha at labraha@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-seminars-xiaoqin-elaine-li-university-of-texas-austin/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Alexander Sobolevsky\, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Alexander Sobolevsky\, Assistant Professor Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics\, Columbia University Irving Medical Center\, New York\, NY \nFor more information contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-alexander-sobolevsky-columbia-university-irving-medical-center/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:(Join in on Zoom) Photonics Seminar: Polina Vabishchevich\, Sandia National Laboratories
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Polina Vabishchevich\, Postdoctoral Appointee in Applied Photonic Microsystems department in Sandia National Laboratories\, NM\, USA. \nTitle: III-V semiconductor metasurfaces: frequency mixing and all-optical tuning \nAbstract: Metasurfaces – 2D versions of metamaterials – are engineered structures that consist of collections of inclusions (meta-atoms). Metasurfaces derive their optical response from the composition\, shape\, and dimensions of the meta-atoms\, which are typically smaller than the wavelength of the light. Metasurfaces are capable of replicating or expanding the optical response of standard optical components in a submicron-thin form-factor. One of the intriguing functionalities of metasurfaces is their tunability when they are made of\, or integrated with tunable materials such as semiconductors\, liquid crystals\, phase change materials\, and others. In this talk\, I will focus on linear and nonlinear properties of metasurfaces made from III-V semiconductors. First\, I will show our results on frequency mixing in GaAs-based metasurfaces. Second\, I will focus on the ultrafast all-optical tuning of the optical response of metasurfaces using the generation of free carriers in the semiconductor meta-atoms.  I will show different designs and applications of optically-tunable metasurfaces\, including ultrafast all-optical switching and wavefront shaping. \nBio: Dr. Polina Vabishchevich obtained her specialist degree in Physics from Lomonosov Moscow State University\, Russia in 2010. Following this\, she defended her PhD in 2016 in Laser Physics from the same university. In 2017 she became a Postdoctoral Appointee in Applied Photonic Microsystems department in Sandia National Laboratories\, NM\, USA.  Her research interests include the linear and nonlinear optical properties of metallic and all-dielectric metasurfaces. Specifically\, her recent research is focused on nonlinear optics and ultrafast all-optical tuning in semiconductor-based metasurfaces. \nJoin this seminar on Zoom by clicking here. \nFor more information contact Leah Abraha at labraha@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/join-in-on-zoom-photonics-seminar-polina-vabishchevich-sandia-national-laboratories/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Nanoscience Seminar: Silvia Marchesan\, University of Trieste
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Silvia Marchesan\, Ph.D.\, University of Trieste\, Italy \nTitle: Heterochiral Peptide Assembly: Entry to Wonderland through the Mirror \nAbstract: Nature’s choice for homochirality has stimulated our research\, as we question it with heterochirality. The scientific journey in this direction starts from the design of tripeptides to define self-assembly rules within chemical systems of biological relevance. We use one or two D-amino acids in D\,L-tripeptides and study small libraries with variations in stereochemistry or amino acid sequence.1 We established how chirality affects spatial conformation for assembly from the molecular\, nano-\, micro- and through to the macro-scale\, to link the macroscopic properties back to structural details of the building blocks.2 As Alice steps beyond the mirror and enters Wonderland\,3 we can get inspired by D-amino acids and use them in D\,L-peptides to achieve functional superstructures. We monitored molecular conformation and its evolution as a continuum to macroscopic hydrogels.2 We have now identified a more diverse library of self-assembling tripeptides with different functional groups. Applications range from (antimicrobial) biomaterials4 to supramolecular catalysis\,5 with function that can be switched on/off with assembly/disassembly. \nREFERENCES \n\nMarchesan\, et al.: Chem. Commun. 2012\, 48\, 2195; Nanoscale 2012\, 4\, 6752; J. Mater. Chem. B 2015\, 3\, 8123.\nM. Garcia\, et al. Chem 2018\, 4\, 1862.\nCarroll. Alice Through the Looking-Glass\, London\, MacMillan (1871).\nMarchesan\, et al. Biomaterials 2013\, 34\, 3678. M. Melchionna\, et al. Curr. Top. Med. Chem. 2016\, 16\, 2009. A. V. Vargiu\, et al. Chem. Commun. 2016\, 52\, 5912. M. C. Cringoli et al.\, Chem. Commun. 2020\, doi: 10.1039/C9CC09947F.\nM. Garcia\, et al. Chem. Commun. 2017\, 53\, 8110.\n\nBio: Silvia Marchesan is Associate Professor at the University of Trieste\, Italy\, since 2018 (www.marchesanlab.com\, @MarchesanLab on Twitter). After the PhD at the University of Edinburgh (2008)\, she worked as postdoctoral fellow at the University of Helsinki (2008-2010)\, then jointly between CSIRO/Monash University (2010-2012) in Australia\, before returning to Italy. She was selected by Nature as Rising Star in the natural sciences (2018) and by Nature Chemistry amongst those charting the future of chemistry (2019). \nFor more information\, contact Muaad Alody at malody@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/nanoscience-seminar-silvia-marchesan-university-of-trieste/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Photonics Seminar: Mikhail Shalaev\, Duke University
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mikhail Shalaev\, Duke University \nTitle: Metamaterials and Topology-Enabled Light-Matter Interactions \nAbstract: Rapid development of nano-fabrication techniques in recent years enabled the possibility to create structures on the nanometer scale with dimensions comparable and even much smaller than light wavelength. These structures allow to control and manipulate light propagation and may find application for optical highly efficient communication systems. In this talk I will consider three kinds of photonic structures. First\, I will talk about topological photonic crystals for robust and scattering-free light propagation. Second\, I will discuss dielectric silicon-based metasurfaces for efficient control on light propagation in transmission mode at telecommunication frequencies. Finally\, I will cover theoretical description of second harmonic light generation in optical metamaterials with vortex beams. \nBio: Mikhail Shalaev is Ph.D. student in the Electrical and Computer Science Department at Duke University. His research is focused on nanophotonics\, topological photonics\, metasurfaces\, metamaterials and nonlinear optics. \nJoin this Seminar on Zoom by clicking here. \nFor more information contact Leah Abraha at labraha@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-seminar-mikhail-shalaev-duke-university/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Petra A. Levin\, Washington Univ. in St. Louis
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Petra A. Levin\, Professor Dept of Biology\, Washington Univ. in St. Louis\, St. Louis\, MO \nTitle: The Environment Shapes the Cell \nFor more information contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-petra-a-levin-washington-univ-in-st-louis/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Neuroscience Seminar: Francisco Gonzalez-Lima\, University of Texas at Austin
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Francisco Gonzalez-Lima\, Ph.D.\, George I. Sanchez Centennial Professor\, Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry\, University of Texas at Austin \nTitle: Augmentation of Human Cognitive Brain Functions with Transcranial Laser \nIntroduction: Neurocognitive abilities such as learning\, memory and attention are among the most important determinants of functional ability and quality of life\, especially in the elderly. Aging\, neurocognitive disorders\, cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders produce progressive declines in neurocognitive function. This talk will describe a brain photobiomodulation approach for augmentation of neurocognitive performance. \nMethods: This new approach is noninvasive\, safe and easy to implement. Stimulation consisted of 8-min low power (250 mW/cm2) and high fluence (60 J/cm2) laser (top hat\, 4-cm diameter aperture) at 1064 nm wavelength with estimated penetration of 3-4 cm into the cerebral cortex. Effects were measured with standardized cognitive tests and near infrared spectroscopy. \nResults and Discussion: Infrared photons penetrated transcranially and produced photo-oxidation of the respiratory enzyme cytochrome-c-oxidase\, the major photon acceptor inside cells. Evidence from placebo-controlled studies in humans showed that transcranial infrared laser stimulation of the prefrontal cortex increases cortical oxygenation and hemodynamic responses\, leading to augmentation of neurocognitive functions such as rule-based category learning\, working memory\, and sustained attention. In contrast\, we found no significant benefits of prefrontal stimulation on information-integration and inhibitory control linked to striatal function. This research will guide efforts to prevent and treat neurocognitive impairment in mental disorders and ensure successful aging for our growing population of elderly. \nConclusions: Transcranial infrared laser stimulation is a noninvasive and efficacious approach to enhance neurocognitive functions by its facilitation of prefrontal cytochrome oxidase photo-oxidation and oxygen metabolism in healthy young and old humans and those in need of neuropsychological rehabilitation. \nSupported by National Institutes of Health and Oskar Fischer Project Fund. \nJoin this Seminar on Zoom by clicking here. \nFor more information contact Kevin Wang at kwang@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-seminar-francisco-gonzalez-lima-university-of-texas-at-austin/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Environmental Science Seminar Series: Jay R. Herman\, University of Maryland and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Jay R. Herman\, Research Scientist\, University of Maryland and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. \nTitle: An Extraterrestrial View of a Blue Planet from a Gravity Balance Point \nAbstract: Using a robotic probe\, we have been observing a blue colored planet for the past 4 orbital cycles around its somewhat dim star in the hope of detecting any signs of advanced civilization or any civilization at all. While an argument has been made that a costly lander might be better suited for detecting signs of a civilization that might have existed or even currently exits. Nothing has been detected so far other than an oxygen contaminated atmosphere containing deadly amounts of ozone\, very high levels of ultraviolet radiation\, some indication of dust blowing around from obviously desiccated areas\, and some seasonal green stuff of unknown origin. The instrument has recently detected some flashing lights in the main color range of its dim star that some have interpreted as an attempt to signal by primitive life forms. More conservative researchers have suggested that  these  flashes  are  passive  atmospheric  phenomena  associated  with  water  bearing  white  stuff  circulating  in  the  atmosphere. This planet has a large moon of unknown origin that also appears to be uninhabited and has suffered severe bombardment sometime in its past. This bombardment may have destroyed life on its larger blue neighbor. Suggestions have been made that we are looking in the wrong part of the spectrum and should look for the presence of something very stable that is never produced in the natural world such as chlorofluorocarbons useful in cooling off possible inhabitants on this very overheated planet. \nWritten with Plausible Deniability by Jay Herman\nUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County\nRumored to have an office at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center \nBio: I started observing the earth in 1938. Graduated from Clarkson College in 1959 BS in Physics. Worked at IBM on the development of the first transistors for use in computers. Worked on high temperature plasma shock wave theory used in Tokamaks. Graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a PhD in Physics in 1965 Started work at NASA Goddard Space flight Center in 1965 and graduated therefrom in 2009. Studies planetary atmospheres Venus and Mars and finally the Earth Upon NASA graduation\, started working at the University of Maryland from 2009 – present. Professional Scientific Interests: Earth’s atmosphere\, Ultraviolet radiation\, satellite instruments. Ground‐based instruments (Pandora)
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/environmental-science-seminar-series-jay-r-herman-university-of-maryland-and-nasa-goddard-space-flight-center/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Structural Biology Seminar: Mary Munson\, University of Massachusetts Medical School
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mary Munson\, University of Massachusetts Medical School \nTitle: Activation of the Yeast Exocyst\,Tethering Complex for SNARE Regulation and Membrane Fusion \nAbstract: A major challenge for a molecular understanding of membrane trafficking has been the elucidation of high resolution structures of large\, multi-subunit tethering complexes that spatially and temporally control intracellular membrane fusion. Exocyst is a hetero-octameric protein complex\, proposed to tether secretory vesicles at the plasma membrane\, and to provide quality control of SNARE-mediated membrane fusion. Breakthroughs in methodologies\, including sample preparation\, biochemical characterization\, fluorescence and single-particle cryo-EM\, are providing critical insights into the structure and function of the exocyst. We are investigating how the yeast exocyst interacts with SNARE proteins to control SNARE complex formation and membrane fusion. Intriguingly\, fully assembled exocyst interacts weakly with the individual SNAREs\, SNARE complexes\, and the SNARE regulator Sec1\, despite previously observed robust SNARE binding with recombinant proteins. Using an auxin-inducible degradation system and mutant yeast strains\, we purified exocyst subcomplexes and mutant complexes and showed that several have increased affinities for the different SNAREs. Negative stain EM was used to visualize the structure of an exocyst subcomplex\, as well as the 3D structure of an activated mutant exocyst complex. Comparison of the negative stain images to the cryo-EM structure of fully assembled exocyst revealed that several subunits become more dynamic and accessible for SNARE interactions. We propose that exocyst needs to become activated and undergo a conformational change\, in order to efficiently interact with and regulate the SNAREs for membrane fusion. \nFor more information\, contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/structural-biology-seminar-mary-munson-university-of-massachusetts-medical-school/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Photonics Seminar: Joshua Caldwell\, Vanderbilt University
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joshua caldwell\, Vanderbilt University \nTitle: Strong Coupling in Polaritonic Media: Towards On-Chip Infrared Nanophotonics \nAbstract: The field of nanophotonics is based on the ability to confine light to sub-diffractional dimensions. In the infrared\, this requires compression of the wavelength to length scales well below that of the free-space values.  While traditional dielectric materials do not exhibit indices of refraction high enough in non-dispersive media to realize such compression\, the implementation of polaritons\, quasi-particles comprised of oscillating charges and photons\, enable such opportunities. Two predominant forms of polaritons\, the plasmon and phonon polariton\, which are derived from light coupled with free carriers or polar optic phonons\, respectively\, are broadly applied in the mid- to long-wave infrared. However\, the short scattering lifetimes of free-carriers results in high losses and broad linewidths for the former\, while the fast dispersion and narrow band of operation for the latter result in significant limitations for both forms. Here we will discuss the opportunity to implement polaritonic strong coupling between different media in an effort to dictate the polaritonic dispersion relation\, and thus\, the propagation and resonant properties of these materials. Within the talk results highlighting ultra-strong coupling in both forms of polaritons will be presented in the context of infrared emitters\, as a means to control planar propagation using hyperbolic polaritons and in an effort to dictate the IR dielectric function using superlattice designs. \nBio: Dr. Caldwell obtained his B.A. in Chemistry in 2000 from Virginia Tech with a minor in History. Following this\, he attended the University of Florida where he received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in 2004. He accepted an American Society of Engineering Education Postdoctoral Fellowship to the US Naval Research Laboratory in 2005\, where he was hired on as a staff scientist in 2007. He was promoted to a supervisory role in 2012. In 2013-2014 Dr. Caldwell worked with Prof. Kostya Novoselov at the University of Manchester during a Sabbatical\, where they worked on identifying two-dimensional materials for infrared nanophotonics\, identifying hexagonal boron nitride as a natural hyperbolic material. During his time at NRL he was the recipient of three highly competitive Nanoscience Institute Grants and several awards for his published works. In 2017 he accepted a tenured Associate Professorship in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Vanderbilt University. \nJoin this Seminar on Zoom by clicking here. \nFor more information contact Leah Abraha at labraha@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-seminar-joshua-caldwell-vanderbilt-university/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Photonics Seminar: Dionisios Margetis\, University of Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dionisios Margetis\, University of Maryland\, College Park \nTitle: Plasmonics on Two-Dimensional Materials \nAbstract: The advent of two-dimensional materials with a wide range of optical and electronic properties offers the promise of exceptional light-matter interactions.  These systems may allow for the propagation of short-scale electromagnetic waves\, called surface plasmon-polaritons (SPPs)\, which can defy the usual diffraction limit. In this talk\, I will present recent advances in understanding how the material geometry\, e.g.\, the presence of edges as well as the formation of periodic structures with 2D materials\, can affect the subwavelength SPP dispersion; and discuss physical implications of these results. \nBio: Dionisios Margetis is a Professor of Mathematics and the Institute for Physical Science and Technology\, jointly with the Center for Scientific Computation & Math. Modeling\, at the University of Maryland\, College Park. After receiving the Electrical Engineering Diploma from the National Technical University of Athens\, Greece\, he went on to Harvard for a PhD in Applied Physics. Then\, he carried out postdoctoral work in applied physics and applied mathematics at Harvard and M.I.T. He joined the faculty at the University of Maryland in 2006. He has been a full Professor since 2012. He was a recipient of: an NSF Career Award; two Research and Scholarship Awards\, and Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching at Maryland; and Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Graduate Education by M.I.T. His research focuses on plasmonics\, epitaxial growth and quantum dynamics. He was a SIAM plenary speaker in mathematical aspects of materials science in 2018. In 2019-20\, he is a Distinguished Ordway Lecturer and Visitor at the University of Minnesota. \nJoin this Seminar on Zoom by clicking here. \nFor more information contact Leah Abraha at labraha@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-seminar-dionisios-margetis-university-of-maryland/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Environmental Sciences Seminar: Tamara Harms\, University of Alaska Fairbanks - Institute of Arctic Biology
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tamara Harms\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, University of Alaska Fairbanks\, Institute of Arctic Biology \nTitle: Permafrost Thaw and Changing Cycles of the Elements of Life \nAbstract: Boreal and arctic ecosystems are undergoing rapid change\, including more frequent fires\, thawing permafrost\, increasing temperature\, and more extreme precipitation events. Though the effects of climate change on carbon emissions from high-latitude ecosystems are well documented\, changes to cycles of nitrogen and phosphorus remain poorly understood\, and may cause feedbacks to carbon emissions. My group studies the fate and transport of carbon and nutrients in arctic and boreal catchments. Using in situ studies of nutrient uptake\, we have shown that nitrogen released from thawing permafrost is likely hydrologically exported from arctic catchments\, whereas phosphorus is retained in soils. We are also developing metrics to establish stream chemistry as an indicator of ecological resilience and state changes in boreal catchments. Using high-frequency data collected by automated instream sensors\, we have found surprising increases in nitrate concentration following rain in streams draining catchments where permafrost is likely thawing. Our research suggests large\, climate-driven changes to the nitrogen cycle of high-latitude ecosystems\, resulting in greater flux to downstream ecosystems. \nBio: Tamara Harms is an ecosystem ecologist and biogeochemist with interests in cycles of carbon\, nitrogen\, and phosphorus. She is an associate professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks where she studies the effects of changing climate\, hydrologic\, and disturbance regimes on elemental cycles. She focuses on how hydrologic flowpaths mediate reaction and transport of materials and has worked in deserts\, cities\, and high-latitude ecosystems\, all places where hydrologic connectivity is changing rapidly. \nJoin this Seminar on Zoom by clicking here. \nFor more information\, contact Doris Switzer at dswitzer@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/environmental-sciences-seminar-tamara-harms-university-of-alaska-fairbanks-institute-of-arctic-biology/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Elizabeth Rhoades\, Univ. of Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Elizabeth Rhoades\, Associate Professor Department of Chemistry\, Univ of Pennsylvania\, Philadelphia\, PA \nTitle: Functional mechanisms of dysfunctional proteins \nAbstract: Cell-to-cell transmission of toxic forms of α-Synuclein (αS) is thought to underlie disease progression in Parkinson’s disease. I will describe our efforts to understand the role of neurexin 1β\, a presynaptic cell adhesion glycoprotein\, in cellular internalization of both monomer and aggregated αS. Our prior work found that extracellular N-linked glycoproteins\, and neurexin 1β specifically\, had a key role in neuronal uptake of αS. Using a variety of biophysical methods\, we characterize the interactions of wild-type and Parkinson’s disease associated point variants of αS with neurexin 1β. Our work provides insight into molecular details of the interaction between αS and neurexin 1β and the resulting cellular internalization of αS. \nJoin this Seminar on Zoom by clicking here. \nFor more information contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-elizabeth-rhoades-univ-of-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:Imaris 3D/4D Visualization & Analysis Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Advances in microscopy have made a dramatic impact on researcher’s ability to image deeper\, faster and with more spatial resolution than ever before. Imaris has continued to be on the forefront of innovative solutions for visualizing and quantifying high-resolution data with a clear focus on 3D and 4D imaging. An Imaris Specialist will present the analysis pipeline workflow\, from data import to 3D reconstruction\, image processing and segmentation while demonstrating the intuitive interface using research application examples. We invite you to learn how Imaris can increase accuracy\, repeatability and throughput of your image analysis. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for both experienced Imaris users\, as well as those less familiar\, to learn how Imaris can enhance their research projects. \nRegister at: https://bit.ly/3biyM1p
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/imaris-3d-4d-visualization-analysis-workshop/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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