BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UM//UM*Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250604T154022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T140000 SUMMARY:Performance:EECS Juneteenth Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Michigan community is invited to attend the sixth annual EECS Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday\, June 19\, at 11:00 a.m. in the Arthur Miller Theatre* in the Walgreen Drama Center\, followed by lunch in the Gerstacker Grove.\n\n*Due to space restrictions in Arthur Miller Theatre\, tickets for this event are limited and will be handed out on a first come\, first served basis. Each attendee will receive a ticket to the program and a ticket for the food trucks.\n\nThe theme of this year’s event is Celebrating Excellence and Innovation for an AI Future. \n\nThe program will include: \n\nLive performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Nadia Johnson (School of Music Theatre and Dance) accompanied on piano by Herbert Winful (EECS)\nReading of the Emancipation Proclamation by members of the Graduate Society of Black Engineers and Scientists \nFireside chat with Erin Teague (BSE CE ’04\, MBA – Harvard ’08)\, Chief Product Officer\, Character.ai.\nRemarks by EECS department leaders \nPresentation of the ECE Willie Hobbs Moore Alumni Lectureship award to Erin Teague \nFinale – Choreographed performance of “Rise Up” by Nadia Johnson (voice) and Alana Howard (SMTD-dance) \nThe EECS department has partnered with three food trucks – Good Eats\, Nacho Average Tostado\, and Motor City Sweet Treats\, to offer lunch in the Gerstacker Grove. Guests will choose between Good Eats and Nacho Average Tostado for lunch\, and can get dessert from Motor City as well. \n\nGuests will also be treated to a carillon performance by university carrolinist Prof. Tiffany Ng\, as well as a performance by Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company.\n\nJuneteenth\, celebrated on June 19th\, is a national holiday that marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston\, Texas\, announced the end of the Civil War\, and freed 250\,000 slaves in Texas. This was two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had formally freed slaves in the Confederate states. Juneteenth is considered by many as the country’s second independence day. UID:135991-21877623@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135991 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250616T085326 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Introduction to Artificial neural networks and Machine Learning with a few applications to Quantum Physics DESCRIPTION:Physical Location: James and Ann Duderstadt Center 3336\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/96130497495?jst=2\n\nAbstract: The first part of this talk will present some basic aspects of simple artificial neural networks and machine learning (ML). This part would be suitable for students not familiar with the subject. The second part of this talk will briefly summarize some of our results applying ML to the study of a few problems in quantum physics and quantum information. The relevant publications are listed below. Additional applications are described on our website: https://dml.riken.jp/pub/ai_meets_qp/\n\nBio.\nThe research group of Franco Nori (Riken and University of Michigan) has done pioneering interdisciplinary studies at the interface between quantum optics\, quantum information processing\, superconducting quantum circuitry for quantum computing\, photonics\, atomic physics\, nano-mechanics\, opto-mechanics\, nanoscience\, dissipative quantum open systems\, computational physics\, complex systems\, and condensed matter physics.\n\nHis research group has produced numerous highly cited papers (i.e.\, top 1% most cited publications among all papers in all areas of Physics) according to the Web of Science. Also\, about 150 publications in Physical Review Letters\, > 80 in Science and Nature journals\, as well as numerous ones in other top journals. According to the Web of Science: ~78K citations and h-index > 126 (Google Scholar: > 108\,000 citations and h-index ~147).\n\nHe has been listed by the Web of Science as a \"Highly Cited Researcher” in Physics (covering all areas of Physics) for the past eight consecutive years: from 2017 to 2024 (Less than 0.1% of physicists are selected).\n\nHe is an Elected Fellow of the: American Physics Society (APS)\, UK's Institute of Physics (IoP)\, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)\, and Optical Society of America (OSA) [this last one “for fundamental contributions to quantum information science and optics\, including circuit quantum electrodynamics\, and the interface between quantum optics and quantum circuits”]. He received the 2014 Prize for Research in Physics\, from the Matsuo Foundation\, Japan\; and the 2013 Prize for Science\, by the Minister of Education\, Culture\, Sports\, Science and Technology\, Japan. Also\, an \"Excellence in Research Award\" and an \"Excellence in Education Award\" from the University of Michigan. He is an Elected Member of the Academia Europaea\, the Latin American Academy of Sciences\, and a Foreign Member of the Swedish Royal Society of Arts and Sciences\, in Gothenburg\, Sweden. He won the 2023 W.E. Lamb Medal\, and the 2024 Charles H. Townes Medal (from the OSA\, now Optica)\; both for fundamental contributions to research on Quantum Optics\, Quantum Electronics\, and Quantum Information. In June 2024\, he received a Research Doctorate Honoris Causa (i.e.\, an Honorary Doctorate) in Physics\, from the University of Messina\, Italy\, founded in 1548. UID:136121-21877863@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136121 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - James and Anne Duderstadt Center 3336 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250826T145809 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T180000 SUMMARY:Rally / Mass Meeting:QuantUM Mass Meeting DESCRIPTION:📣 Join QuantUM in USB 1230 for our Fall 25 mass meeting! We'll introduce the club\, share our plans for the coming semester\, and play some fun games.\n\nCome to enjoy free food 🍕 and meet peers who share your curiosity for quantum science ⚛️. All years\, majors\, and experience levels are invited. Bring a friend! 😃 UID:138196-21882563@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138196 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Undergraduate Science Building - 1230 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250829T131703 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250909T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250909T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2025 Ziwet Lectures DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 9\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1324: Science 2.0 - Evolving the Scientific Method in the Age of AI\nThere will be a reception after the Tuesday Colloquium in the Math Upper Atrium.\n\nWednesday\, September 10\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1360: Matrix-Mimetic Tensor Algebra: Optimal Decompositions and Equivariant Learning\n\nThursday\, September 11\, 4 pm\, East Hall 4448: From Big Data to Right Data: Information-Theoretic Optimal Experimental Design\n\n\nTuesday\, September 9\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1324: Science 2.0 - Evolving the Scientific Method in the Age of AI\nThis lecture addresses the historical trade-off between interpretable but expertise-dependent deductive models and scalable but non-interpretable data-driven approaches by introducing hybrid AI frameworks that transcend this divide. We present AI-Descartes (generator-verifier paradigm)\, AI-Hilbert (unified hypothesis generation and testing)\, and AI-Noether (algebraic-geometric theory revision via abductive reasoning) as transformative approaches to mathematical model discovery. These frameworks advocate for conceptual evolution of the scientific method toward deeper AI integration in pursuing both interpretable and universal models.\n\nWednesday\, September 10\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1360: Matrix-Mimetic Tensor Algebra: Optimal Decompositions and Equivariant Learning\nThis lecture introduces a novel tensor-tensor algebra that preserves essential matrix-algebraic properties while overcoming limitations of conventional tensorial frameworks\, culminating in an Eckart-Young-like theorem that resolves a decades-long open problem in tensor analysis. We demonstrate how this framework enables seamless retrofitting of existing computational workflows (Hamiltonian neural networks\, tensor Graph Convolutional Networks) and extends to tensor group symmetry theory for equivariant learning applications. This work opens pathways to new tensorial algebras that can reveal deeper patterns in high-dimensional information previously inaccessible to traditional methods.\n\nThursday\, September 11\, 4 pm\, East Hall 4448: From Big Data to Right Data: Information-Theoretic Optimal Experimental Design\nThis lecture addresses the modern paradox where unprecedented data accumulation capabilities make selective identification of informative samples more critical than ever for meaningful model development. We review theoretical foundations of experimental design within inverse problems frameworks\, examining strategies for well-posed and ill-posed settings while establishing approaches for design preferences\, budget allocation\, and risk assessment. Through information-theoretic principles\, we demonstrate how optimal experimental design creates a paradigm shift from data volume to information content\, with transformative implications for resource-constrained scientific methodology.\n\nDr. Lior Horesh is a Principal Research Scientist\, Master Inventor and a Senior Manager of the ‎Mathematics & Theoretical Computer Science (formerly Mathematics of AI) department at IBM Research. His department’s mission is to approach some of the big ‎challenges the field of AI is facing\, from a principled mathematical angle. Additionally\, Dr. Horesh ‎holds an adjunct Associate Professor position at the Computer Science department of Columbia ‎University where he teaches graduate level Advanced Machine Learning and Quantum Computing ‎courses. Dr. Horesh Received his Ph.D. in 2006 from UCL and joined IBM in 2009.\n\nThe Ziwet Lectures were established in 1934 through a bequest from Professor Ziwet\, Chair of the UM Department of Mathematics from 1888-1925. He stipulated that his estate “should be used for the promotion of scientific work.” The Ziwet lectures have been one of the most prestigious lecture series in the department. UID:135252-21876548@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135252 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:East Hall - 1324 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250829T131703 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2025 Ziwet Lectures DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 9\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1324: Science 2.0 - Evolving the Scientific Method in the Age of AI\nThere will be a reception after the Tuesday Colloquium in the Math Upper Atrium.\n\nWednesday\, September 10\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1360: Matrix-Mimetic Tensor Algebra: Optimal Decompositions and Equivariant Learning\n\nThursday\, September 11\, 4 pm\, East Hall 4448: From Big Data to Right Data: Information-Theoretic Optimal Experimental Design\n\n\nTuesday\, September 9\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1324: Science 2.0 - Evolving the Scientific Method in the Age of AI\nThis lecture addresses the historical trade-off between interpretable but expertise-dependent deductive models and scalable but non-interpretable data-driven approaches by introducing hybrid AI frameworks that transcend this divide. We present AI-Descartes (generator-verifier paradigm)\, AI-Hilbert (unified hypothesis generation and testing)\, and AI-Noether (algebraic-geometric theory revision via abductive reasoning) as transformative approaches to mathematical model discovery. These frameworks advocate for conceptual evolution of the scientific method toward deeper AI integration in pursuing both interpretable and universal models.\n\nWednesday\, September 10\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1360: Matrix-Mimetic Tensor Algebra: Optimal Decompositions and Equivariant Learning\nThis lecture introduces a novel tensor-tensor algebra that preserves essential matrix-algebraic properties while overcoming limitations of conventional tensorial frameworks\, culminating in an Eckart-Young-like theorem that resolves a decades-long open problem in tensor analysis. We demonstrate how this framework enables seamless retrofitting of existing computational workflows (Hamiltonian neural networks\, tensor Graph Convolutional Networks) and extends to tensor group symmetry theory for equivariant learning applications. This work opens pathways to new tensorial algebras that can reveal deeper patterns in high-dimensional information previously inaccessible to traditional methods.\n\nThursday\, September 11\, 4 pm\, East Hall 4448: From Big Data to Right Data: Information-Theoretic Optimal Experimental Design\nThis lecture addresses the modern paradox where unprecedented data accumulation capabilities make selective identification of informative samples more critical than ever for meaningful model development. We review theoretical foundations of experimental design within inverse problems frameworks\, examining strategies for well-posed and ill-posed settings while establishing approaches for design preferences\, budget allocation\, and risk assessment. Through information-theoretic principles\, we demonstrate how optimal experimental design creates a paradigm shift from data volume to information content\, with transformative implications for resource-constrained scientific methodology.\n\nDr. Lior Horesh is a Principal Research Scientist\, Master Inventor and a Senior Manager of the ‎Mathematics & Theoretical Computer Science (formerly Mathematics of AI) department at IBM Research. His department’s mission is to approach some of the big ‎challenges the field of AI is facing\, from a principled mathematical angle. Additionally\, Dr. Horesh ‎holds an adjunct Associate Professor position at the Computer Science department of Columbia ‎University where he teaches graduate level Advanced Machine Learning and Quantum Computing ‎courses. Dr. Horesh Received his Ph.D. in 2006 from UCL and joined IBM in 2009.\n\nThe Ziwet Lectures were established in 1934 through a bequest from Professor Ziwet\, Chair of the UM Department of Mathematics from 1888-1925. He stipulated that his estate “should be used for the promotion of scientific work.” The Ziwet lectures have been one of the most prestigious lecture series in the department. UID:135252-21876549@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135252 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:East Hall - 1360 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250909T101331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Precision measurements and quantum sensing using cold atoms DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project - PML2000\nVirtual Over Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/97924298308?jst=2\n\nTitle: Precision measurements and quantum sensing using cold atoms\n\nAbstract: Emerging applications of laser-cooled atomic gases are one of the drivers of modern quantum science and technology. In this talk\, I will review several prominent examples and their interconnection with fundamental atomic physics and precision measurements. In the first part\, I will describe how investigating photoionization of one of the excited states of rubidium led to the development and demonstration of a cold-atom-based ion source with the novel method of monitoring ionic electric fields using highly-excited (Rydberg) atoms. I will also present a new type of Rydberg molecule that is formed as a result of interactions between ions and Rydberg atoms. Next\, I will describe precision measurements of the hyperfine structure of a different excited state in rubidium and how these investigations led to a proposal of a novel optical atomic clock that can be an alternative to existing portable technologies. Finally\, if time permits\, I will discuss a novel technique for atom interferometry based on uninterrupted full spatial confinement and control of atomic wave packets. This approach\, termed “tractor atom interferometry”\, aims to address drawbacks of the existing setups and provide new applications in fundamental physics and inertial sensing.\n\nBio: Alisher is originally from Kazakhstan\, where he obtained his BS in Physics from Nazarbayev University in Astana. After two-semester stay at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology\, Japan\, he came to the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor\, from where he received his PhD in Physics in 2024\, as well as MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2021. Alisher did his graduate work in the group of Professor Georg Raithel\, where his areas of research included atomic\, molecular and optical physics\, laser cooling and trapping\, Rydberg atoms and molecules\, quantum sensing\, and precision measurements. After one year as a postdoctoral researcher in Joint Quantum Institute at the University of Maryland\, College Park\, Alisher recently joined Rydberg Technologies Inc. as a research scientist/atomic physicist. He has received several awards and prizes\, including Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship\, Wirt and Mary Cornwell Prize\, ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award\, and\, more recently\, Duncan Steel Thesis Prize. UID:138163-21882425@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138163 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project - PML2000 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250829T131703 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2025 Ziwet Lectures DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 9\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1324: Science 2.0 - Evolving the Scientific Method in the Age of AI\nThere will be a reception after the Tuesday Colloquium in the Math Upper Atrium.\n\nWednesday\, September 10\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1360: Matrix-Mimetic Tensor Algebra: Optimal Decompositions and Equivariant Learning\n\nThursday\, September 11\, 4 pm\, East Hall 4448: From Big Data to Right Data: Information-Theoretic Optimal Experimental Design\n\n\nTuesday\, September 9\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1324: Science 2.0 - Evolving the Scientific Method in the Age of AI\nThis lecture addresses the historical trade-off between interpretable but expertise-dependent deductive models and scalable but non-interpretable data-driven approaches by introducing hybrid AI frameworks that transcend this divide. We present AI-Descartes (generator-verifier paradigm)\, AI-Hilbert (unified hypothesis generation and testing)\, and AI-Noether (algebraic-geometric theory revision via abductive reasoning) as transformative approaches to mathematical model discovery. These frameworks advocate for conceptual evolution of the scientific method toward deeper AI integration in pursuing both interpretable and universal models.\n\nWednesday\, September 10\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1360: Matrix-Mimetic Tensor Algebra: Optimal Decompositions and Equivariant Learning\nThis lecture introduces a novel tensor-tensor algebra that preserves essential matrix-algebraic properties while overcoming limitations of conventional tensorial frameworks\, culminating in an Eckart-Young-like theorem that resolves a decades-long open problem in tensor analysis. We demonstrate how this framework enables seamless retrofitting of existing computational workflows (Hamiltonian neural networks\, tensor Graph Convolutional Networks) and extends to tensor group symmetry theory for equivariant learning applications. This work opens pathways to new tensorial algebras that can reveal deeper patterns in high-dimensional information previously inaccessible to traditional methods.\n\nThursday\, September 11\, 4 pm\, East Hall 4448: From Big Data to Right Data: Information-Theoretic Optimal Experimental Design\nThis lecture addresses the modern paradox where unprecedented data accumulation capabilities make selective identification of informative samples more critical than ever for meaningful model development. We review theoretical foundations of experimental design within inverse problems frameworks\, examining strategies for well-posed and ill-posed settings while establishing approaches for design preferences\, budget allocation\, and risk assessment. Through information-theoretic principles\, we demonstrate how optimal experimental design creates a paradigm shift from data volume to information content\, with transformative implications for resource-constrained scientific methodology.\n\nDr. Lior Horesh is a Principal Research Scientist\, Master Inventor and a Senior Manager of the ‎Mathematics & Theoretical Computer Science (formerly Mathematics of AI) department at IBM Research. His department’s mission is to approach some of the big ‎challenges the field of AI is facing\, from a principled mathematical angle. Additionally\, Dr. Horesh ‎holds an adjunct Associate Professor position at the Computer Science department of Columbia ‎University where he teaches graduate level Advanced Machine Learning and Quantum Computing ‎courses. Dr. Horesh Received his Ph.D. in 2006 from UCL and joined IBM in 2009.\n\nThe Ziwet Lectures were established in 1934 through a bequest from Professor Ziwet\, Chair of the UM Department of Mathematics from 1888-1925. He stipulated that his estate “should be used for the promotion of scientific work.” The Ziwet lectures have been one of the most prestigious lecture series in the department. UID:135252-21876550@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135252 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:East Hall - 4448 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250827T083502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T183000 SUMMARY:Presentation:ECE Open House DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) as we host the 2025 ECE Open House!\n\nYou’ll learn more about the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering majors\, hear about the opportunities are available to ECE students\, and see some of the labs used in undergraduate EECS classes.\n\nSo what exactly do electrical and computer engineers do? We do everything! We are there in all electronic devices (cell phones\, computers\, cars\, appliances\, etc). We are in electronic communication\, networking\, power\, energy\, sensors\, and much more. We make things smart – we make them move. We send and decode information – we connect people and things. And we light up the world – efficiently of course!\n\nDinner will be provided to those who RSVP.\n\nEvent Agenda (approximate)\n\n4:30 PM — Registration opens\n\n4:45 PM — Welcome\, Dennis Sylvester\, Peter and Evelyn Fuss Chair of ECE\n4:50 PM — What is ECE?\, Laura Balzano\, Associate Chair of Undergraduate ECE Affairs\n5:00 PM — My experience as an ECE student\, Current ECE Students\n5:05 PM — Open Q&A\n5:10 PM — Split into tour groups\n5:15 PM — Tour of various labs in EECS building\n6:30 PM — Swag giveaway (must be present to win)\n\nContact ECE Alumni Engagement and Events Manager Ann Stals (amriggs) with questions. We look forward to seeing you there! UID:138228-21882632@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138228 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1200 EECS CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250919T161424 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T190000 SUMMARY:Presentation:QuantUM Speaker Series: Gokul Ravi DESCRIPTION:Join QuantUM for our first speaker series of the 2025-2026 school year! We're co-hosting the event with the Scientific Computing Club\, and it's open to the general public. Dr. Gokul Ravi\, assistant professor in CSE and fellow at Michigan's Quantum Research Institute will be presenting a talk on quantum algorithms. The talk is tailored to students of all backgrounds\, and no previous knowledge of quantum computing is required.\n\nThe event is from 6:00-7:00 PM in West Hall 340. We'll serve free food 🍕 at 5:40 PM across the hall in the Don Meyer common. Come learn about quantum software\, converse with passionate peers\, and eat some complementary grub 😋.\n\nTalk Abstract: \nQuantum computing (QC) is a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize computing. Despite major theoretical and experimental progress over the past three decades\, a significant gap remains between the demands of quantum applications and the capabilities of current hardware. QC still faces major challenges in delivering accurate\, efficient solutions to real-world problems. The quantum ecosystem is inherently hybrid\, with quantum devices tightly coupled to classical hardware and software. Advancing these components in a synergistic manner is essential to bridging this need-capability gap and enabling a practical quantum future. As the field continues to grow\, substantial progress is needed at the quantum-classical interface\, including: (a) scalable software for executing real-world applications on noisy devices\, (b) low-cost\, efficient classical hardware with minimal latency and bandwidth limitations for scaling up quantum processing\, and (c) a smooth transition path from noisy devices to fault-tolerant systems. In this talk\, I will highlight several examples of our research addressing these challenges. UID:139588-21885756@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139588 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250826T110332 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | A New Era in Quantum Optics: From Topological Photonics to Correlated Materials DESCRIPTION:In-Person: West Hall 411\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/91759211821?jst=2\n\nTitle: A New Era in Quantum Optics: From Topological Photonics to Correlated Materials\nAbstract: Quantum optics investigates the interactions between light and matter at their most fundamental level. In recent years\, we have witnessed remarkable advances in controlling individual photons and other excitations\, such as spin\, charge\, excitons\, and phonons\, in solid-state systems. While this progress has primarily been driven by quantum information science (QIS)\, its implications extend far beyond QIS. In this talk\, I will present two key examples. First\, I will review the field of topological photonics\, highlighting how optical nonlinearity can give rise to unique bosonic phenomena—without electronic counterparts—such as topological frequency combs. Next\, I will discuss how optical control techniques can introduce a radically new approach for preparing\, detecting\, and manipulating correlated electronic states. This includes new ways of inducing and enhancing magnetism\, superconductivity\, and topological phases in matter\, as well as the prospect of addressing some of the long-standing questions in the field.\n\nBio: Mohammad Hafezi is a Minta Martin Professor with a joint appointment in the Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering Departments at the University of Maryland and a fellow of the Joint Quantum Institute. He studied at Sharif University before completing his undergraduate degree in École Polytechnique. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University in 2009. His research interests include quantum optics\, topological physics\, condensed matter\, and quantum information sciences. He is the recipient of several awards\, including the Sloan Fellowship\, the Young Investigator Award of the US Naval Research Office\, and the Simons Foundation Investigator. UID:135150-21876424@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135150 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250923T093152 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | New architectures for neutral atom quantum computing DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project - 2000PML\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/91548361604?jst=2\n\nAbstract: I will present recent theoretical and experimental developments on fault-tolerant quantum computing with neutral 171Yb atoms. On the theoretical side\, I will discuss hardware-efficient implementations of error correction leveraging unique features of neutral atom qubits. I will also present experimental realizations of these concepts with physical and logical qubits\, as well as advances in the design and implementation of robust entangling gates. Finally\, I will discuss recent results from a second-generation tweezer array capable of rapid\, continuous mid-circuit atom replacement\, and sketch a path towards unlimited-depth fault-tolerant quantum circuits. \n\nBio\nJeff Thompson is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton\, and is an associated faculty member in the Physics and in the Princeton Materials Institute. His research focuses on developing scalable quantum technologies based on atomic qubits. His group pioneered ytterbium (Yb) neutral atom qubits through a research program spanning fundamental atomic spectroscopy\, the design and implementation of record-fidelity quantum gates\, logical qubit circuits and a novel\, hardware-efficient fault-tolerant quantum computing architecture based on erasure conversion. Thompson’s group is also pursuing the development of modular quantum interconnects using both neutral atom qubits and solid-state rare earth ion defects. In 2024\, Thompson co-founded Logiqal\, Inc. to pursue the development of large-scale modular quantum computers based on Yb qubits. UID:135177-21876457@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135177 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project - 2000PML CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251010T105811 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251013T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251013T153000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Generative AI Tutorial: “How do I know I can trust ChatGPT”: How to Critically Engage with Generative AI DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nDespite recognizing that Large Language Models (LLMs) can generate inaccurate or unacceptable responses\, universities are increasingly making such models available to their students. Existing university policies defer the responsibility of checking for the correctness and appropriateness of LLM responses to students and assume that they will have the required knowledge and skills to do so on their own. This lecture teaches attendees how to critically engage with LLMs to understand their strengths and weaknesses. As part of the lecture\, the attendees engage in a hands-on activity to evaluate an LLM provided by the university\; first by themselves\, and then with a scaffolded design probe that guides them through an end-user auditing exercise. \n\nBiography\nNikola Banovic\, Ph.D.\, is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and an Associate Director of Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. His research broadly focuses on Human-AI Interaction\, Explainable AI (XAI)\, and Responsible AI. In particular\, he has taken a keen interest in developing methods to explain the decisions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to end-users without computer science backgrounds. Nikola’s research focuses on using explanations to raise end-user AI literacy\, which in turn could help them detect and counter untrustworthy AI. Before joining the University of Michigan\, Nikola received his Ph.D. degree from the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University\, and his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from the University of Toronto. Nikola’s work has been recognized with an NSF CAREER award\, and best paper and honorable mention awards at premier HCI conferences. UID:139515-21885680@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139515 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building - 3420 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250919T142343 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251014T085500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251014T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Michigan AI Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of AI: Research Talks\, Demos\, Posters\, & Panel!\n\nAs Artificial intelligence advances rapidly in areas such as data modeling and pattern recognition\, researchers are increasingly applying these tools to accelerate scientific discovery. The 8th annual Michigan AI Symposium will be dedicated to exploring AI for Science. Speakers and panelists from both academia and industry will present the latest AI research on how AI is transforming fields such as biology\, physics\, chemistry\, and climate science. This event is hosted by the Michigan Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.\n\nOur symposium aims to bring together participants from both academia and industry who are interested in the foundations or real-life applications of artificial intelligence.\n\nThe symposium will take place on North Campus\, in Stamps Auditorium in the Walgreen Drama Center with a poster session in Tishman Hall of the Bob & Betty Beyster Building\n\nRegistration\n8:00 AM Registration opens (T-shirts giveaway!) Lobby – Stamps Auditorium\n\nWelcome & Introduction to the Michigan AI Lab\n8:55 AM Rada Mihalcea\, Director\, Michigan AI Lab\n9:00 AM Arthur Lupia\, Vice President for Research & Innovation\n9:07 AM Danai Koutra & JJ Park\, Co-Chairs\, AI Symposium\n\nSession One | Chair: Danai Koutra\n9:15 AM Carla Gomes\, Computing and Information Science\, Cornell University\n–TBD\n\n10:15 AM Joy Hsu\, Stanford University\n–Building Neuro-Symbolic Multimodal Systems for Science\n\n10:25 AM Simran Khanuja\, Carnegie Mellon University\n–Towards Culturally Inclusive Multimodal Systems\n\n10:35 AM Giannas Daras\, MIT\n–Generative Models Wear Glasses: Learning from Imperfect Data with Ambient Diffusion\n\nCoffee Break\n10:45 AM Lobby – Stamps Auditorium\n\nSession Two | Chair: David Jurgens\n11:05 AM Alexander Rodriguez\, Computer Science & Engineering\, University of Michigan\n–Where Equations Meet Data: Bridging AI and Scientific Models in Health\n\n11:30 AM Vivek Gopalakrishnan\, Harvard\, MIT\n–Augmented Vision for Surgeons (and Robots) via Patient-Specific Machine Learning Models\n\n11:40 AM Shirley Wu\, Stanford University\n–Towards Collaborative and Human-centric AI Agents\n\n11:50 AM Rebecca Lindsey\, Chemical Engineering\, University of Michigan\n–Efficient Machine Learning and AI for Materials Research: Scalable Models for Anyone\, Anywhere\n\n12:15 PM Posters & Demos Pitch\n\nResearch Poster & Demo Session | Chairs: Serafina Kamp & Run Peng\n12:30 PM Lunch in Tishman Hall. Research Posters & Demos Session in both Tishman Hall & Stamps Lobby\n\nSession Three | Chair: JJ Park\n2:00 PM Ricardo Vinuesa\, Aerospace Engineering\, University of Michigan\n–Improving turbulence control through explainable deep learning\n\n3:00 PM Congyue Deng\, MIT\n–Denoising Hamiltonian Network for Physical Reasoning\n\n3:10 PM Mosharaf Chowdhury\, University of Michigan\n–Sustained Scientific Discovery Requires Energy-Optimal AI Agents\n\n\nCoffee Break\n3:35 PM Lobby – Stamps Auditorium\n\nSession Four | Chair: TBD\n3:55 PM Panel Discussion on AI & GenAI for Science\n–Carla Gomes\, Ricardo Vinuesa\, JJ Park\, Karthik Duraisamy\n\n4:55 PM Closing Remarks & Awards\n\nSponsored by: UID:139610-21885795@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139610 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium & Tishman Hall (BBB) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T101724 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251020T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251020T180000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:ECE Diwali Celebration DESCRIPTION:All ECE students are invited to a Diwali celebration on October 20th. This event is a great way to learn something new\, make new friends with your fellow ECE students\, and enjoy some good food! Music and a henna artist will be available as well.\n\nDiwali is a festival of lights. The festival usually lasts five days\, or six in some regions of India. UID:138803-21883934@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138803 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - Atrium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251014T112124 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251010T180000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Graduate Fellowships for Computational Science and Engineering DESCRIPTION:Join MICDE for an information session on graduate fellowships in computational science and engineering. Following an overview of existing opportunities\, a panel of recent fellowship recipients will answer questions. The event is primarily intended for juniors\, seniors\, and first-year graduate students\, but is open to all. \n\nRefreshments will be served\; a Zoom option is also available. UID:140562-21887350@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140562 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:3150 Dow CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251009T075048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Cavity QED with molecular defects coupled to a photonic crystal cavity DESCRIPTION:In-person: Michigan League - Henderson room (3rd Floor)\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/95387296886?jst=2\n\nAbstract:\nWe implement permanent spectral tuning to bring lifetime-limited emitters into collective resonance within an integrated photonic cavity. This addresses a fundamental challenge in solid-state cavity QED: combining multiple coherent quantum emitters with scalable nanophotonics. Our hybrid approach decouples emitter synthesis from nanophotonic fabrication using straightforward techniques that make cavity QED broadly accessible. Building on our previous demonstration of superradiance and subradiance in pairs of molecules [1]\, we now couple several coherent emitters to a single cavity mode through high doping densities. Optically-induced frequency shifting provides long-lived spectral control\, allowing us to tune multiple molecules into resonance and demonstrate controlled formation of collective quantum states [2]. This establishes a scalable platform for many-body cavity QED and opens pathways toward chemically-designed quantum systems where optical properties are engineered through synthetic chemistry. We will also report on progress in our ultracold Li-Cs experiment\, including cooling with the narrow 5D transition [3].\n[1] C. Lange\, E. Daggett\, V. Walther\, L. Huang\, and J.D. Hood\, Nature Physics (2024)\n[2] C. Lange et al.\, arXiv:2406.01917 (2025)\n[3] Blodgett et al.\, arXiv :2505.10540 (2025)\n\nBio:\nJonathan Hood is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics at Purdue University. His lab conducts experimental research with ultracold laser-trapped atoms and cryogenic organic molecules. He completed his Ph.D. at Caltech in 2016 with Jeff Kimble\, where he worked on trapping ultracold atoms around nanophotonic structures. He then conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard with Kang-Kuen Ni\, working on laser assembly of ultracold molecules\, before joining Purdue in 2020. He is a recipient of the 2023 NSF CAREER Award. UID:140187-21886715@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140187 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Michigan League - Henderson (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251030T114516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:UMich: Wireless (WRD) Modem Hardware Summer 2026 Internships Info Session & Tech Talk DESCRIPTION:📡 Power the Future of Connectivity: Wireless Modem Hardware Internships Info Session\n🎯 Who Should Attend: Bachelor Juniors\, and (preferred) Master's\, or PhD CE and EE students interested in Summer 2026 internships in Wireless Modem Hardware.\n \nAre you curious about how your smartphone connects to the world—or how next-gen devices will? Join Qualcomm’s Wireless Modem Hardware team for an exciting info session focused on Summer 2026 internship opportunities.\n \nThis session is perfect for students who want to:\nDive into the hardware behind 5G\, LTE\, and future wireless technologies.\nLearn how Qualcomm engineers design and optimize modem systems that power billions of devices.\nConnect with technical leaders and recruiters to explore internship roles and career paths.\nGain insights into the skills and experiences that make candidates stand out to land a Wireless Research & Development (WRD) Summer 2026 internship. \nNext Steps:\nStep 1: Register for this event at https://app.eightfold.ai/events/candidate/landing?plannedEventId=AAqmXG4M3. This will help us associate your attendance here with your future Qualcomm applications. We can also share your resume with the attending recruiters\, engineers\, and team members.\nStep 2: Apply to our internship and co-op programs. They are posted @ qualcomm.com/campus. UID:141328-21888642@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141328 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251015T102239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Quantum computing with atomic qubit arrays DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project - PML2000\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99333578305?jst=2\n\nAbstract:\nLarge arrays of neutral atoms are a leading modality in the race towards useful quantum computation. Systems with more than 1000 qubits in 2D arrays and gate fidelities approaching three nines are being developed by many academic and industrial groups. I will present recent progress at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Infleqtion with physical and logical qubit encodings. Interesting challenges remain in scaling the size and performance to the levels needed for quantum utility. Ultimately a modular approach to quantum computation will enable scaling to millions of qubits\, with inter-module connections enabled by photonic links. Recent results on entangling atoms with photons for scaling a modular architecture will be presented. \n\nBio:\nMark Saffman is a physicist working in the areas of atomic physics\, quantum and nonlinear optics\, and quantum information processing. His research team has been a pioneer in quantum computing with atomic qubits. They were the first to demonstrate a quantum CNOT gate for the deterministic entanglement of a pair of neutral atoms. This was done using interactions between highly excited Rydberg atoms. He is currently developing scalable arrays of neutral atoms for quantum computation\, communication\, and sensing applications. \nHe is the Johannes Rydberg Professor of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has been recognized with an Alfred P. Sloan fellowship\, a Vilas Associate Award\, the WARF Innovation Award\, and is a fellow of the American Physical Society\, and Optica. He has been active in professional service including two decades as an Associate Editor at the Physical Review\, and is the director of The Wisconsin Quantum Institute. He also serves as Chief Scientist for Quantum Information at Infleqtion. UID:135179-21876459@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135179 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project - PML2000 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251030T114926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T130000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:UMich: Drop-In Hours - Wireless (WRD) Modem Hardware Summer 2026 Internships DESCRIPTION:🧠 Drop-In (with your Resume) & Chat: Wireless Modem Hardware Office Hours with Qualcomm\n🎯 Who Should Attend: Bachelor Juniors\, Master’s\, or PhD students in CE or EE interested in Summer 2026 internships in Wireless Modem Hardware\n \nWant to learn how your devices stay connected at lightning speed? Stop by Qualcomm’s Wireless Modem Hardware Office Hours to explore the tech behind global wireless communication—and how you can contribute through a Summer 2026 internship.\nThis casual\, drop-in session is a great way to:\nChat directly with Qualcomm engineers and recruiters.\nLearn about the hardware powering 5G\, LTE\, and future wireless systems.\nGet tips on standing out as an internship candidate.\nBring your resume for feedback or networking!\n \nWhether you’re just starting to explore wireless systems or already deep into your coursework\, we’re here to answer questions and help you take the next step.\n \nNext Steps:\nStep 1: Register for this event at https://app.eightfold.ai/events/candidate/landing?plannedEventId=kKoO3Y9Bn. This will help us associate your attendance here with your future Qualcomm applications. We can also share your resume with the attending recruiters\, engineers\, and team members.\nStep 2: Apply to our internship and co-op programs. They are posted @ qualcomm.com/campus.\n\n\n🌐 About Qualcomm\nQualcomm is a global technology leader transforming how the world connects\, computes\, and communicates. We’re best known for pioneering breakthroughs in wireless communication—especially 5G—and for our Snapdragon® platforms\, which deliver cutting-edge performance in mobile\, automotive\, and IoT devices.\nFrom modem hardware to AI acceleration\, Qualcomm is where innovation meets impact. Come find out how you can be part of it. UID:141329-21888643@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141329 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 3316 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251019T112536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T170000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:QuantUM Quantum Computing Hackathon DESCRIPTION:Are you fascinated by innovative\, emerging technology? Are you interested in programming\, AI\, math\, or science? Do you want to learn how to code on quantum computers?\n\nJoin us for a Quantum Computing Hackathon! The event is open to students of all years\, majors\, and backgrounds. It requires no physics knowledge and no prior programming experience. You'll learn about the exciting new world of quantum science and get hands on experience building basic quantum circuits that can solve incredibly complex problems. Come alone or register with friends and tackle these puzzles together!\n\nIf you're new to quantum science\, complete introductory challenge modules that will teach you the basics of how quantum computers work and get you started writing programs to solve fun puzzles. For veterans\, create a full-blown hackathon project that showcases your knowledge and applies it to building real-world tools that you can showcase in applications and on resumes.\n\nWe'll be raffling off gift cards from local businesses and restaurants that all participants have a chance to win\, giving away free swag\, serving breakfast\, lunch\, and snacks\, and awarding prizes for our top hackathon projects. You don't want to miss this opportunity to learn valuable\, exciting new skills\, cop some free merch\, and work with friends and peers.\n\nVisit our website to learn more: https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/quantum/qiskit-hackathon-2025/welcome-page\n\nRSVP here: https://forms.gle/UhoDFmaHaGvs1Nnk9 UID:140255-21886829@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140255 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building - 0460 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251121T102637 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | New insights into system–bath interaction models for quantum ground- and thermal-state preparation DESCRIPTION:In-person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project\, 2301 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\, USA. Room PML2000\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92778807694?jst=2\n\nAbstract:\nQuantum thermal-state and ground-state preparation are one of the fundamental algorithmic primitives with broad applications in quantum many-body physics\, quantum chemistry\, and materials science. In this talk\, I will introduce dissipative quantum algorithms for preparing the thermal or ground state of a given physical or chemical Hamiltonian. I will begin with an overview of a popular approach that has gained significant traction in recent years\, based on Lindblad dynamics. I will then present a more recent but implementation friendly framework for thermal and ground-state preparation rooted in system–bath interaction models. I will discuss a recently developed algorithm that comes with rigorous complexity guarantees\, along with new results that extend our theoretical understanding of system–bath interaction beyond what was previously known.\n\nBio:\nZhiyan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. Before joining Michigan\, Zhiyan was a Morrey Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California\, Berkeley\, hosted by Prof. Lin Lin. Zhiyan received his Ph.D. degree in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison under the direction of Qin Li.\n\nZhiyan works in applied and computational mathematics\, with a particular focus on numerical analysis in areas such as quantum computing\, machine learning\, and data science. A central theme of his research is developing a deep mathematical understanding of existing algorithms and designing new\, principled ones. His interests span a broad range of topics in quantum computing and machine learning\, such as quantum eigenvalue estimation\, signal processing\, quantum and classical optimization and sampling\, and mean-field analysis. UID:142102-21890008@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project - PML2000 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T103931 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Modeling Biology on a Quantum Computer: Deciphering the Mechanism of ATP Hydrolysis Using Quantum Hardware DESCRIPTION:In-person: West Hall 411\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/91050980639?jst=2\n\nAbstract:\nThe ability to model biochemical reaction dynamics on quantum hardware would open the door\nto the virtually exact description of enzymatic catalysis\, accelerating the discovery of novel\ntherapeutics. However\, noisy hardware\, the costs of computing gradients\, and the number of\nqubits and gates required to simulate large systems present major challenges to realizing the\npotential of dynamical simulations using quantum hardware. In this talk\, I will discuss our recent\nefforts to model ATP hydrolysis\, a paradigmatic and clinically-important biochemical reaction\,\nusing quantum hardware. Key to our modeling is employing transfer learning to learn\napproximate force fields based on abundant data and then correcting those force fields using\ndata from quantum hardware. Using this technique and new embedding and downfolding\nmethods\, I will show how we can gain novel mechanistic insights into a variety of hydrolysis-\nrelated reactions and how these techniques can be adapted to other problems in biochemistry.\nThroughout this talk\, I will underscore the opportunities and challenges associated with using\nquantum hardware and how these can be addressed via the fruitful marriage of quantum\ncomputation and machine learning.\n\nBio:\nDr. Brenda Rubenstein is currently the Krieble Professor of Chemistry at Brown University. She\nwas named to Popular Science magazine’s 2021 Brilliant 10 list of the top early career scientists\nand C&\;EN’s 2019 Talented 12 list of early career chemists\, and has received a number of\nresearch and teaching honors including the Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Award\, a Cottrell\nTeacher Scholar Award\, and a Sloan Research Fellowship. While the focus of her work is on\ndeveloping new electronic structure methods\, she is also deeply engaged in rethinking\ncomputing architectures and computational biophysics. Prior to arriving at Brown\, she was a\nLawrence Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She\nreceived her Sc.B.s in Chemical Physics and Applied Mathematics at Brown University\, her\nM.Phil. in Computational Chemistry while a Churchill Scholar at the University of Cambridge\,\nand her Ph.D. in Chemical Physics at Columbia University. UID:142254-21890275@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142254 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251211T161615 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Friday Night AI DESCRIPTION:Advances in artificial intelligence have made it easier than ever to generate convincing synthetic audio\, images\, and video\, blurring the line between what is real and what is fabricated. Dubbed “deepfakes” to reflect fake media that is difficult to distinguish from the real thing\, these technologies span the entire spectrum from political misinformation to personal harassment\, posing new challenges for individuals and society alike. How do these systems work? What risks do they introduce for trust\, safety\, and democracy? And what tools - technical\, legal\, or educational - can help us defend against their misuse? Join us for a conversation with experts in AI and sociotechnical systems as we discuss the growing impact of deepfakes and explore strategies to respond to them.\n\nWhen: January 23\, 2026\, 6:30pm - 7:30pm\nWhere: Ann Arbor District Library\, Downtown location\nRoom: 1st Floor Lobby\n\nPanelists: Rada Mihalcea\, Khalid Malik\, Cliff Lampe\n\nRada Mihalcea is the Janice M. Jenkins Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan and the Director of the Michigan Artificial Intelligence Lab. Her research interests are in natural language processing\, with a focus on multimodal processing and computational social sciences. She is an ACM Fellow\, a AAAI Fellow\, and served as ACL President (2018-2022 Vice/Past). She is the recipient of a Sarah Goddard Power award (2019) for her contributions to diversity in science\, and the recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers awarded by President Obama (2009).\n\nDr. Khalid M. Malik is a Professor of Computer Science and Director of Cybersecurity at the College of Innovation and Technology\, University of Michigan–Flint\, and the co-founder of ProbeTruth. His research focuses on the integrated areas of AI\, healthcare\, and information security to design secure\, intelligent\, and decentralized decision support systems by employing multimodal\, federated\, trustworthy\, and neuro-symbolic AI. In cybersecurity\, his work emphasizes developing forensic examiners for assessing the authenticity\, integrity\, and veracity of audio\, video\, and image content\, including deepfake detection. In healthcare\, his focus includes predicting cerebrovascular and cardiovascular events using clinical text and multiple medical imaging modalities (e.g.\, DSA\, MRA). Dr. Malik’s research is supported by multiple National Science Foundation awards\, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation\, the Department of Defense\, the Department of Energy\, the Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Innovation Hub\, and various local and global industry partners. He is the recipient of numerous accolades\, including Oakland’s Young Investigator Research Award (2018)\, the SECS Outstanding Research Award (2019)\, and the Distinguished Associate Professor Award (2021).\n\nCliff Lampe is a professor in the School of Information at the University of Michigan\, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. His research explores the social and technical structures of large-scale technology-mediated communication\, with projects that range from the harms and benefits of social media to the use of information technology to help cities engage with the people who live in them. Cliff is a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery\, recognizing his contributions to the field. Cliff is widely recognized for his commitment to combining rigorous research with meaningful community engagement\, an emphasis that is paramount in his career. UID:142415-21890812@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142415 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260124T110847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T193000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Gulfstream Aerospace Corporate Information Session DESCRIPTION:1/28/2026 | 6:30 pm | DOW 1014 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn Pizza)\nMajors: Aerospace Engineering\, Electrical Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Intern\, Co-op\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nResumes Collected\nUS Citizenship or Permanent Resident\n\nInspired by the belief that aviation could fuel business growth\, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. invented the first purpose-built business aircraft\, the Gulfstream I\, which first flew in 1958. Today\, more than 3\,400 aircraft are in service around the world. Together with parent company General Dynamics\, Gulfstream consistently invests in the future\, dedicating resources to researching and developing innovative new aircraft\, technologies and services.\n\nGulfstream’s next-generation family of aircraft\, including the super-midsize Gulfstream G300\, the category-leading Gulfstream G400\, the award-winning Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600\, the ultralarge-cabin Gulfstream G700 and the ultralong-range Gulfstream G800\, offers an aircraft for every mission. All are backed by the worldwide Gulfstream Customer Support network.\n\nLeading the way to better\, faster and safer flight is all in a day's work at Gulfstream. Our employees design\, manufacture and support the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Explore our opportunities\, and chart your course with us. UID:144427-21895343@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144427 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T104150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Quantum computers and their potential to enable scientific discovery DESCRIPTION:In-person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project\, 2301 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\, USA\, PML2000\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98530700330?jst=2\n\nAbstract:\nQuantum technologies are advancing rapidly with a pathway to scientific discovery and quantum utility by 2030 for the Department of Energy community. Harnessing quantum technologies as they scale up will require next-generation software and integration with HPC and AI. Software frameworks to couple HPC and AI to quantum computers\, as well as connecting end users to such a hybrid computing environment will be essential to ensure the technology can be harnessed optimally to deliver on industry and scientific discovery needs. I will show research progress and discuss the opportunities for scientific advantage for quantum technologies and potential pathways to integrate HPC\, AI and networking.\n\nShort bio:\nBert de Jong is the Director of the Quantum Systems Accelerator\, which is part of the National Quantum Initiative. Additionally\, de Jong is the Team Director of the Accelerated Research for Quantum Computing (ARQC) Team MACH-Q\, funded by DOE ASCR\, which focuses on developing software stacks for near-term quantum computing devices. Additionally\, de Jong has a program in AI and machine learning to understand biomolecular processes\, and discover new materials and molecular crystals for gas adsorption. de Jong serves as the Department Head for Computational Sciences and leads the Applied Computing for Scientific Discovery Group. This group advances scientific computing by developing and enhancing applications in key disciplines\, as well as developing HPC\, quantum and AI tools and libraries for addressing general problems in computational science. UID:142256-21890276@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142256 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project - PML2000 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260107T085848 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T193000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Staying Ahead of the Algorithm: Your Personal Deepfake Defense DESCRIPTION:The digital world is evolving at lightning speed\, making it harder than ever to distinguish between what is real and what is cleverly manipulated by AI. Deepfakes are no longer a futuristic movie concept\; they are a current threat used in everything from sophisticated fraud schemes to targeted misinformation campaigns.\n\nJoin us for a Lifelong Learning webinar featuring the founders of ProbeTruth\, a leading deepfake detection software company building enterprise-grade tools to safeguard against synthetic content. You’ll learn from U-M experts: Khalid Malik\, Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Center for Cybersecurity at U-M-Flint\, and fellow alumna MJ Cartwright (’84 BSEE)\, an innovator and mentor with U-M Innovation Partnerships.\n\nDuring the session\, the experts will break down the mechanics of AI deception and empower you with practical strategies for recognizing and protecting against Deepfakes in your daily life.\n\nWhat You Will Learn:\nThe New Face of Fraud: Discover the real-world deepfake scams targeting individuals\, from voice cloning over the phone to convincing video impersonations.\n\nPractical Spotting Techniques: Get expert tips on the subtle “tells” that even the most advanced deepfakes often miss in video\, audio\, and images.\n\nSafe Media Consumption: Learn simple techniques for verifying content and protecting yourself and your family from misinformation.\n\nAsk the Experts: A live Q&A session with the founders of ProbeTruth.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain critical media literacy skills from U-M experts who are building the future of digital security.\n\nFor those that are attending in person\, there will be a networking opportunity in the EECS Atrium following the presentation.\n\nAbout the Experts & ProbeTruth. We are delighted that Dr. Malik and Ms. Cartwright are able to share their expertise and knowledge with us.\n\nMJ Cartwright (CEO of ProbeTruth\, U-M Alumna ’84)\nMJ Cartwright has led successful startup initiatives with disruptive technologies and positive social and business impacts. Her experience spans many different industries including manufacturing\, education\, healthcare\, medical devices\, and legal tech. She is currently a state-wide mentor with the University of Michigan Innovation Partnerships Team and CEO of ProbeTruth. Previously\, she was the CEO of Court Innovations that built and expanded the Matterhorn online dispute resolution (ODR) platform across the US. MJ volunteers on numerous nonprofit boards and holds an MBA from Eastern Michigan University and a BSEE from the University of Michigan.\n\nKhalid Malik (CTO of ProbeTruth\, Director of Cybersecurity at U-M-Flint)\nDr. Khalid M. Malik is the director of cybersecurity at the College of Innovation and Technology\, University of Michigan-Flint. His research focuses on decentralized decision support systems by employing multimodal\, federated\, trustworthy\, and neuro-symbolic AI. In cybersecurity\, he is researching forensic examiners for authenticity\, integrity\, and veracity of audios\, videos\, and images\, including deepfake detection. Dr. Malik is the founder and CTO of ProbeTruth\, Inc.\, leveraging multimodal and neuro-symbolic AI developed from his cybersecurity lab.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! Please select either the virtual attendance or in-person option when registering so we can plan accordingly. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Andrea Hyslop (andrea.m.hyslop@gmail.com) Go Blue!\n\nBy registering to attend a U-M Alumni Association sponsored club event\, you agree to abide by our code of conduct UID:143361-21892948@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143361 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1500 EECS CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260127T102040 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T183000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Garmin Corporate Information Session DESCRIPTION:2/4/2026 | 5:30 pm | DOW 2150 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn Pizza)\nThis will be a hybrid session. Meeting password: swe-cis\nMajors: Aerospace Engineering\, Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Full Time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nUS Citizenship Required or Permanent Resident\n\nWe make products that are engineered on the inside for life on the outside. We do this so our customers can make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions. We strive to develop innovative\, state-of-the-art products that inspire our customers in their adventures.\n\nWith over 22\,000 associates in 37 countries around the world\, our advanced technology promotes performance\, safety & ease of use in every market we serve: Aviation\, Outdoor/Recreation\, Automotive\, Marine\, Fitness/Wearable Technology. We have full-time & intern opportunities available in AZ\, CA\, CO\, CT\, KS\, ME\, MI\, MN\, MO\, NC\, OK\, & OR. UID:144571-21895567@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144571 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 2150 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T090614 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T183000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Intel Corporate Information Session DESCRIPTION:2/10/2026 | 5:30 pm | LCSIB 1355 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn)\nMajors: Chemical Engineering\, Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Materials Science and Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nUS Citizenship Required\n\nOur mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world\, that’s the power of Intel Inside. With more ingenuity and creativity inside\, our work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs to things that make everyday life better— they’re all powered by Intel technology. With a career at Intel\, you can help make the future more wonderful for everyone.\n\nFeel free to reach out to me at swe.car.pub@umich.edu with any questions. UID:144828-21895989@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144828 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Leinweber LCSIB - 1355 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260122T014447 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Towards Quantum Control and Sensing with 227ThO Molecules and Other Radioactive Molecules for Fundamental Symmetry Test DESCRIPTION:In-Person: West Hall 411\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99497477868?jst=2\n\nAbstract:\nThe Standard Model of particle physics accurately describes all fundamental particles discovered so far. However\, it is unable to address two great mysteries in physics\, the nature of dark matter and why matter dominates over antimatter throughout the Universe. Novel theories beyond the Standard Model may explain these phenomena. These models predict very massive particles whose interactions violate time-reversal (T) symmetry and would give rise to an electric dipole moment (EDM) along the spin of electron and nucleon. Thus\, searching for EDM provides a powerful probe to these new physics and sheds light on the mystery of the matter-antimatter asymmetry of the Universe. \nThis talk outlines the roadmap to establish a new generation EDM measurement at Michigan State that can outperform the current generation of precision measurements testing hadronic T-violations. We report our ongoing effort at Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) to perform quantum control and sensing of 227ThO molecules and other radioactive molecules. These pave the way for quantum-enhanced test of fundamental symmetry\, projecting to constrain T-violating new physics in 10~100 TeV energy range\, exceeding what the Large Hadron Collider and its future upgrade could probe.\n\nBio:\nBorn in Hefei\, China\, I embarked on an international academic journey that took me from Singapore where I spent my undergraduate to Munich\, Germany\, where I earned both my MS and PhD. While my academic focus stays in physics\, my true passion lies in the exploration of diverse fields\, driven by curiosity. During my doctoral studies at the Technical University of Munich and the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics\, I pioneered a nonconventional technique leveraging centrifugal force to decelerate molecular beams to a complete standstill.\n\nMy academic journey led me to Harvard University\, where I delved into precision molecular spectroscopy\, contributing to the investigation of fundamental symmetries in nature. Notably\, I achieved a groundbreaking milestone by measuring the most precise bound on the electron electric dipole moment\, utilizing cold Thorium Monoxide molecules as a quantum sensor.\n\nCurrently based at FRIB and MSU\, I am at the forefront of building a groundbreaking precision spectroscopy experiment. This initiative aims to synergize the rare isotope resources at FRIB with cutting-edge quantum technology in atomic and laser physics. The goal is to push the boundaries of fundamental symmetry testing\, marking a significant contribution to the field and further advancing our understanding of the physical universe. UID:142384-21890779@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260205T094030 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T123000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Generative AI for Visualization DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on the use of generative AI tools/agents to produce visualizations. We will go over the use of different tools for automating the construction of descriptive\, analytical\, and communicative visualizations. The session will cover prompting approaches for construction\, ideation\, and evaluation. The topics will be largely practical\, with a touch of theory to help you understand how to judge the quality of visualizations and guide the tools toward better results. UID:145102-21896671@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260220T100724 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T163000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The ‘First Proof’ Experiment DESCRIPTION:During the first part of this talk\, we will provide some background on how modern generative AI chatbot systems work\, focusing on the setting of answering math questions. We then focus on the current state of “AI and math.” While it is clear that AI systems are at least helpful assistants for some parts of research mathematics\, their ability to answer research-level math questions without an expert in the loop is less clear. To assess this\, we are running a community experiment called “First Proof”\, where we have shared a set of ten math questions which have arisen naturally in the research process of the authors but which had not appeared publicly until February 7\, 2026. Answers to the questions are known to the authors of the questions\, but will remain encrypted for one week\, while the experiment is running. We will discuss the set-up and initial outcomes from the experiment\, and finally discuss next steps for further assessments.\n\nAbout the speaker: Rachel Ward is a professor of mathematics and holds a distinguished professorship in Data Science at the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences at UT Austin. From 2023-2025\, she was on leave as Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research. From 2017-2018 she was a visiting Researcher at Facebook AI Research. Her research interests include optimization\, randomized numerical linear algebra\, theoretical machine learning\, and AI + Math. UID:145769-21897795@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145769 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311 EECS CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T083622 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Distributed quantum science with neutral atom arrays DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project\, 2301 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\, USA\, PML2000\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99940829961?jst=2\n\nAbstract: The realization of fast and high-fidelity entanglement between separated arrays of neutral atoms would enable a host of new opportunities in quantum communication\, distributed quantum sensing\, and modular quantum computation. In this talk\, I will describe two approaches we are pursuing to generate fast and high-fidelity remote entanglement. In the first approach\, we have demonstrated a photonic interconnect based on high-fidelity entanglement of the metastable nuclear spin-1/2 qubit in ytterbium-171 and a telecom-band photon with time-bin encoding. We have realized an atom-photon Bell state fidelity of 0.95 when correcting for atomic measurement errors. As an extension of this work\, I will describe a second system based on ytterbium-171 atom arrays in a near-concentric optical cavity. We anticipate the ability to generate atom-atom Bell pairs with fidelity approaching 0.99 and rate of 10^4 ebits/sec using this telecom photonic interface. In the second approach\, I will introduce a novel technique for transporting large tweezer arrays over 200 mm within a single vacuum chamber via a microscope objective mounted on an air-bearing linear motion stage. I will describe our vision for modular quantum computation based on an array of atom arrays.\n\nBio: Prof. Covey’s research utilizes arrays of individually controlled neutral alkaline-earth atoms in optical tweezers to engineer many-body entangled states. Applications of interest include distributed quantum computing\, quantum communication\, and quantum-enhanced metrology with atomic array optical clocks. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Colorado-Boulder. UID:142258-21890278@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142258 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project - PML2000 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260204T094256 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260309T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Intersections of AI\, Photonics\, and Scientific Discovery DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Artificial intelligence is beginning to transform the way we do science and engineering—not only by analyzing data\, but increasingly by generating hypotheses\, designing experiments\, and even running them. Photonics plays a dual role in this story: it provides some of the most promising physical platforms for AI hardware\, while also serving as a rich testbed for applying AI itself. I will discuss how conventional “black box” AI and more interpretable approaches can both uncover structure in complex systems\, and how large language models point toward a future where significant parts of scientific discovery may be automated. I will also highlight how robotics\, combined with AI\, is moving us closer to self-driving laboratories. While my examples will often come from photonics\, the broader message is that these developments foreshadow a profound shift in how science is practiced across disciplines.\n\nBio: Marin Soljačić is a Professor of Physics at MIT. He is a founder of a few companies\, including WiTricity Corporation (2007)\, Lightelligence (2017) and Axiomatic (2024). His main research interests are in artificial intelligence as well as electromagnetic phenomena\, focusing on nanophotonics\, non-linear optics\, and wireless power transfer. He is a co-author of more than 300 scientific articles\, more than 100 issued US patents\, and he has been invited to give more than 100 invited talks at conferences and universities around the world. He is a recipient of the Adolph Lomb medal from the Optical Society of America (2005)\, and the TR35 award of the Technology Review magazine (2006). In 2008\, he was awarded a MacArthur fellowship “genius” grant. He is an international member of the Croatian Academy of Engineering since 2009. In 2011 he became a Young Global Leader (YGL) of the World Economic Forum. In 2014\, he was awarded Blavatnik National Award\, as well as Invented Here! (Boston Patent Law Association). In 2017\, he was awarded “The Order of the Croatian Daystar\, with the image of Ruđer Bošković”\, the Croatian President’s top medal for Science. In 2017\, the Croatian President also awarded him with “The Order of the Croatian Interlace” medal. He was a Highly Cited Researcher according to WoS for 2019\, 2020\, 2021\, 2022\, 2023\, 2024 & 2025. In 2023\, he was awarded Max Born award of Optica. UID:145036-21896571@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145036 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - Johnson Rooms (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260220T100010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Spin Radical Molecular Semiconductors DESCRIPTION:Carbon based semiconducting molecular materials now support a wide range of practical technologies\, particularly as organic LEDs\, OLEDs\, used in smartphone and TV displays. The electronic processes that govern their semiconducting properties are strongly controlled by their low dielectric screening\, so that excited states\, excitons\, are often spatially localised and generally show strong magnetic exchange interactions. The exchange interaction presents a challenge for the engineering of efficient OLEDs. Only 25% of electron-hole capture events in the OLED produce emissive spin singlet excitons\, and 75% capture events form spin triplet excitons that are not emissive. A number of engineering approaches have been developed to overcome this challenge\, including the use of organo-metallic emitters that can show efficient phosphorescence. \n\nWe have been working with spin-radical molecules that show high luminescence yield within the spin doublet manifold\, and can be designed so that this ‘bright’ doublet exciton lies lower in energy than ‘dark’ higher spin states. These enable efficient OLED operation in the red and near-IR\, and can be engineered to show high luminescence yield.\n\nWhen coupled together\, either intermolecularly or intramolecularly these spin radical systems show properties of Mott-Hubbard spin systems\, where the lowest energy electronic excitation is a charge transfer between antiferromagnetically arranged neighbouring radical sites at the cost of the Hubbard U. This process is radiatively allowed and enables optical write and read of spin. We are exploring how these excited states can be used to assist charge photogeneration in the absence of a donor-acceptor heterojunction\, and to engineer spin-optical interfaces that allow easy magnetic field control of luminescence.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\nRichard Friend is at the Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge. His research encompasses the physics\, materials science and engineering of semiconductor devices made with carbon-based semiconductors\, particularly polymers. His research advances have shown that carbon-based semiconductors have significant applications in LEDs\, solar cells\, lasers\, and electronics. He explores novel schemes that seek to improve the performance of LEDs and solar cells\, using carbon-based semiconductors. His current projects include materials with unpaired electron spins that show novel couplings of spin with luminescence.\n\nProfessor Friend is a Fellow of the Royal Society and of the Royal Academy of Engineering\, and a Foreign Member of the US National Academy of Engineering. He has received many international awards for his research\, including Laureate of the Millennium Prize for Technology (2010) the Harvey Prize (2011) of the Israel Institute of Technology\, the von Hippel Award of the Materials Research Society (2015) and the Isaac Newton Prize of the Institute of Physics (2024). He was knighted for “Services to Physics” in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List\, 2003. UID:145767-21897794@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145767 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - Johnson Rooms (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260225T145929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Learning from Quantum Experiments via Structured Signal Processing DESCRIPTION:In-Person: West Hall 411\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98748463202?jst=2\n\nAbstract:\nThe pursuit of quantum advantage in solving large-scale computational problems is often seen as a shining treasure. Achieving this goal\, however\, requires the accurate realization of smaller-scale quantum gates and control operations. Understanding and characterizing modular gate and control errors is therefore essential for building reliable quantum applications. Earlier work has typically pursued either universal algorithms with theoretical guarantees or black-box engineering approaches with no guarantees. Yet\, problem-specific structures offer opportunities for efficient and robust system characterization at the intersection of theory and practice. In this talk\, I will present how structured signal transformation and processing can be used to exploit such structures. I will first introduce a gate characterization method that is both resource-efficient and robust against complex experimental errors\, drawing parallels to parameter estimation in classical statistics. I will then generalize this idea to functional signals and present a novel non-parametric estimation paradigm.\n\nBio:\nYulong Dong is an Assistant Professor in ECE\, with a courtesy appointment in Mathematics\, at the University of Michigan. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from UC Berkeley in 2023. Before joining UMich\, he worked as a research intern at Google Quantum AI\, then as a research scientist at ByteDance AI Lab in California\, and subsequently at the University of Washington. His research focuses on numerical analysis\, optimization\, and quantum computing\, with particular emphasis on quantum algorithms for scientific computing and high-precision quantum learning and sensing. His work not only provides rigorous theoretical results but also maintains close connections to practical applications. More broadly\, his research aims to bridge quantum computing with applied mathematics and information theory by addressing challenging problems in quantum algorithms and sensing from numerical-analysis and information-theoretic perspectives. UID:142259-21890279@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142259 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T135103 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Friday Night AI DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool used in an increasing number of applications\, including efforts to improve how we use and conserve energy\, from optimizing heating and cooling systems in buildings to coordinating smart grids\, forecasting demand\, and identifying new opportunities for efficiency across industries. At the same time\, training and deploying large AI models requires vast computational resources and significant amounts of electricity\, raising concerns about carbon emissions and other air pollution\, water consumption\, and the long-term energy footprint of AI itself. How can we harness AI’s benefits while avoiding the escalating costs of running increasingly large systems? What role can smaller models\, hardware advances\, and new design practices play in making AI more sustainable? Join us for a conversation with experts in AI & systems and energy and environmental law as we explore how to balance innovation with environmental responsibility. With interactive activities by graduate students Snehal Prabhudesai and Yara El-Tawil\n\nPanelists: Mosharaf Chowdhury\, Alexandra Klass\nModerator: Rada Mihalcea\n\nRada Mihalcea is the Janice M. Jenkins Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan and the Director of the Michigan Artificial Intelligence Lab. Her research interests are in natural language processing\, with a focus on multimodal processing and computational social sciences. She is an ACM Fellow\, a AAAI Fellow\, and served as ACL President (2018-2022 Vice/Past). She is the recipient of a Sarah Goddard Power award (2019) for her contributions to diversity in science\, and the recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers awarded by President Obama (2009).\n\nMosharaf Chowdhury is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor\, where he leads the SymbioticLab. His research focuses on making AI/ML workloads more efficient\, with a particular emphasis on reducing their energy consumption through the ML Energy Initiative. Major open-source projects from his team include Infiniswap\, the first scalable memory disaggregation solution\; FedScale\, a planetary-scale AI/ML platform\; TPP\, a tiered memory manager integrated into the Linux kernel (v5.18+)\; and Zeus\, the first energy-optimal generative AI stack. Previously\, Mosharaf invented the concept of coflows and was one of the original creators of Apache Spark. He has received numerous individual honors\, including fellowships and paper awards from NSDI\, OSDI\, ATC\, and MICRO.\n\nAlexandra B. Klass is the James G. Degnan Professor of Law at the University of Michigan\nLaw School. She teaches and writes primarily in the areas of energy law\, environmental law\, and natural resources law. In 2022 and 2023\, she served in the Biden-Harris administration as Deputy General Counsel for Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Demonstrations at the U.S. Department of Energy. Professor Klass’s recent scholarly work\, published in many of the nation’s leading law journals\, addresses regulatory and permitting challenges to integrating more renewable energy into the nation’s electric transmission grid\, siting and eminent domain issues surrounding interstate electric transmission lines and oil and gas pipelines\, and applications of the public trust doctrine to modern environmental law challenges. Before joining the Michigan Law faculty in 2022\, Professor Klass was a Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School\, where she was a member of the faculty from 2006 to 2022. She has been a visiting professor at Stanford Law School\, Harvard Law School\, Uppsala University (Sweden)\, and the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law. Prior to her academic career\, Professor Klass was a partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis\, where she specialized in environmental law and land use litigation. For more details on Professor Klass’s background and publications\, please see https://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/alexandra-klass . UID:142593-21891201@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142593 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T152254 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MICDE State of AI & the Future of Institutions DESCRIPTION:MICDE State of AI & the Future of Institutions is a two-hour strategic conversation convened by the Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering (MICDE). As AI rapidly reshapes research\, education\, governance\, and industry\, institutions face choices that will define their relevance for decades. This forum brings together faculty members and institutional leaders to examine where AI truly stands today and discuss how U-M must evolve to remain credible\, competitive\, and mission-driven in an AI-native era. UID:146034-21898298@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146034 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T072550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T193000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:GEICO Corporate Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:3/24/2026 | 6:30 pm | DOW 1018 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn Pizza)\nMajors: All Engineering Majors\nPositions: Full Time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\n\nResumes Collected\nUS Citizenship or Permanent Resident\n\nGEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a leading American auto insurer\, ranking as the second-largest in the U.S. A Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary founded in 1936\, it specializes in direct-to-consumer private passenger auto insurance\, offering policies online and by phone. GEICO also covers motorcycles\, RVs\, homeowners\, and renters. UID:146554-21899265@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146554 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1018 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T073041 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T183000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:BASF Corporate Information Session DESCRIPTION:3/25/2026 | 5:30 pm | GGBL 1025 (FOOD PROVIDED: Jerusalem Garden)\nMajors: Chemical Engineering\, Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Intern\, Full-time\nDegrees: Bachelors\, PhD\n\nUS Citizenship or Permanent Resident\n\nAt BASF\, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 108\,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises\, as core businesses\, the segments Chemicals\, Materials\, Industrial Solutions\, and Nutrition & Care\; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. UID:146555-21899266@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146555 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 1025 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T151016 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Have we seen a demonstration of experimental quantum advantage? DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project\, 2301 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\, USA\, PML2000\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/94764879233?jst=2\n\nAbstract: A major goal for the field of quantum computation is “quantum advantage\" -- the first experimental demonstration of a quantum computation that is beyond the capabilities of any classical computer. While we have now seen many quantum advantage claims made by experimental groups around the world\, many of these claims have been disproven. \n\nIn this talk\, we'll discuss the status quo regarding the latest experimental quantum advantage claims and the evidence for their classical hardness. We’ll then discuss the classical verification problem\, and propose a new quantum advantage proposal that uses ideas from quantum error correction to enable a large gap between classical verification and simulation.\n\nBio:\nI am an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago.\nPreviously\, I held research positions at the University of California at Berkeley\, advised by Umesh Vazirani\, and in QuICS\, at the University of Maryland/NIST.\nI received my Ph.D. in computer science from the Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences and the Institute for Quantum Information and Matter at Caltech\, co-advised by Alexei Kitaev and Chris Umans. UID:142260-21890280@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142260 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T095838 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Scalable quantum and classical photonics DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nThere is now a broad agreement that photonics is essential for reducing energy consumption of AI hardware through optical interconnects\, but quantum technologies also need photonics for scaling. This is true even for “non-photonic” quantum systems based on superconductors\, or trapped atoms and ions in vacuum. For example\, new types of spatial light modulators and switches are needed to trap and control atoms and ions\, microwave to optical quantum transducers are needed for networking superconducting processors\, chip-scale laser systems are required for controlling atoms or spin qubits in solids\, and very high efficiency integrated photonics is needed for quantum networks\, sensors\, and chip-based semiconductor quantum systems. Unfortunately\, the desired level of performance and some of the functionalities are not available even in today’s best integrated photonics. We show how this can be addressed by photonics inverse design combined with emerging materials\, new nanofabrication and heterogenous integration approaches. Specific examples include development of miniaturized titanium:sapphire lasers and amplifiers on chip\, quantum network nodes in diamond\, and a quantum simulator with silicon carbide color centers. Classical photonic technologies that will be discussed include fast\, compact and error-free chip-scale optical interconnects\, as well as CMOS compatible laser isolators and frequency stabilizers. \nBio: \nJelena Vuckovic (PhD Caltech 2002) is the Jensen Huang Professor of Global Leadership\, Professor of Electrical Engineering and\, by courtesy\, of Applied Physics at Stanford. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and an External Scientific Member of the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics. Her awards include the Zeiss Award\, Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship\, Geoffrey Frew Fellowship from the Australian Academy of Sciences\, the IET A. F. Harvey Engineering Research Prize\, Mildred Dresselhaus Lectureship from MIT\, and the Humboldt Prize. She is a Fellow of the APS\, Optica\, and IEEE\, a lead editor of Physical Review Applied\, and an Editor of PNAS. UID:146128-21898421@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146128 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:Herbert H. Dow Building - 1010 Dow CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T150916 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Quantum Spin-Mechanics with Color Centers in Diamond: A Potential Platform for Quantum Computing DESCRIPTION:In-Person: West Hall 411\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/91761768567?jst=2\n\nAbstract:\nIn a spin-mechanical system\, electron spins are coupled to vibrations of a nanomechanical resonator. Coherent interactions between single spins and single phonons take place in the quantum regime of spin-mechanics. A network of these resonators can enable phonon-mediated coupling between distant electron spin\, leading to a mechanical quantum network of spin qubits and providing an experimental platform for developing spin-based quantum computers. \nIn this talk\, I will discuss our recent advance in achieving ultracoherent GHz diamond nanomechanical resonators and in developing mechanical quantum networks of spin qubits in diamond. Localization and localization phase transitions induced by deterministic onsite potentials in a mechanical network are also exploited for the realization of extended network connectivity\, which is deemed essential for large-scale fault tolerant quantum computers. \n\nBio:\nHailin Wang received B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in physics from the University of Science and Technology of China and the University of Michigan in 1982 and 1990\, respectively. He was a research investigator at the University of Michigan and subsequently a staff consultant at AT&T Bell Laboratories. He joined the University of Oregon in 1995 where he is now a professor of physics. Dr. Wang has made important contributions to the current understanding of coherent as well as incoherent optical processes in semiconductor nanostructures. He also made the first experimental demonstration of amplitude squeezed light from an injection-locked diode laser and developed a fused silica optical resonator that feature highly directional evanescent tunneling. His work on exciton spin coherence and biexciton coherence has recently led to the first demonstration of electromagnetically induced transparency for interband optical transitions in semiconductors. His current research interest includes optical manipulation of quantum coherences in semiconductors and especially its application in both classical and quantum information processing. Dr. Wang is a recipient of an NSF-CAREER award and is a fellow of the Optical Society of America. UID:142261-21890281@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Electrical And Computer Engineering LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR