Our group specializes in ultrafast spectroscopic methods, enabling in-depth studies of material chemistry in intricate environments and the control of quantum phenomena on femtosecond timescales. In the first part of this seminar, I will discuss the role of lithium in various systems from its contribution to symmetry breaking (LiNbO3), to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
World Transitioning to Hydrogen Economy: How prepared are we in the USA? - LivestreamIs hydrogen the Super Fuel of the Future?Hydrogen is the most abundant substance in the universe. Its potential is promising. Hydrogen could become the main power source for cars, trucks and other vehicles. It could be a solution for heating buildings.But extracting hydrogen is energy-intensive. Both the source of the hydrogen and method of extraction ...
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Lead in Oakland Unified School District Community WebinarYou may have heard about the lead situation going on in Oakland Unified School District. The overview is that extremely high levels of lead was found in the drinking water of dozens of schools last spring, but no remediation or community information was done until the start of this school ...
From very early times, individuals and cultures dreamt first of human flight, and then space flight, which ultimately contributed to the Apollo 11 Moon landing. The Apollo landings, in turn, were inspirational for many, including some who ended up becoming astronauts. Human spaceflight further evolved during the Space Shuttle, Mir, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Pitching the Future in AIDon’t miss your chance to connect, expand your understanding, and play a role in shaping the future of AI technology. Meet seven Swiss startups from different industries during this pitch event.The startups presenting their solutions are taking part in our Startup Bootcamp:AIDONIC revolutionizes aid management for governments and non-profits with ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Fei-Fei Li's AI JourneyArtificial intelligence has been dominating the headlines recently, but Stanford Professor Fei-Fei Li has spent more than two decades at the forefront of the field.Li shares her inspiring journey - chronicled in her new book, The Worlds I See - from her early struggles as a Chinese immigrant in the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Habitats, Life Cycles and Ecology of Mushrooms The talk will answer the question "What is a Mushroom Anyway," including life cycles and dispersal syndromes. Additionally, we will explore some of the vitally important roles fungi play in the natural environment. Individuals may attend in-person, beginning at 6:30pm, for mushroom ID, refreshments and social interaction in the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Tucson #99: All About the Early Universe - LivestreamJADES-GS-z14-0: Updates from the Beginning of Time - Kevin Hainline&Cosmic Inflation: What is it, and does it fix the Big Bang? - Joe Adamo This month, we’ll be joined by Steward research professor Kevin Hainline giving us the inside scoop on the earliest galaxy known to exist, and Steward grad ...
