Introduction to Computer Simulations in Physics, from Forest Fires to Salad Dressing - LivestreamWe will have a hands-on introduction to how computer simulations are used in scientific research, focusing on a versatile kind of simulation called "lattice models." We will examine simulations of real-world topics such as forest fires, oil-water separation in salad dressing, and the spread of diseases. In a series of ...
Eric Debrah Otchere's research revolves around the power of music in the context of work; covering an ambitious range from ethnographic research on Ghanaian indigenous fishing culture to personalized musical preferences via modern technology.Throughout history, the power of music to enhance productivity and focus at work has been explored, leveraged ...
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Visualizing Cells via Fluorescent Staining - LivestreamIn this workshop, we will briefly cover stem cell biology and other cellular biological structures. The workshop will then shift to a live demonstration where we will show the audience how to visualize some of these structures under fluorescence.Speaker: Jose Zamora, UC MercedRegister at weblink to receive connection informationTarget audience: ...
Our universe is full of surprises, from ghost remnants of black hole jets to exotic planets around distant stars to Boyajian’s star, the most mysterious star in our galaxy. How scientists do cope with surprises? What is it like to think you might have found aliens? And how might you ...
