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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ChE SEMINAR: Ryan Hayward\, *University of Colorado*
DESCRIPTION:A reception with light refreshments will be held in the B10 lobby before each seminar from 1-1:30 p.m.\n\n*Abstract:*\nOur group has recently studied heterojunctions between oppositely charged ‘ionoelastomers’\, i.e.\, low glass-transition polyelectrolyte networks\, for applications including inherently stretchable and transparent logic elements\, low-voltage electroadhesives\, and electromechanical transducers. We have studied several classes of networks containing different polymer backbone\, pendent group\, and crosslinker structure and sought to better understand how chemical and structural parameters of the networks influence their device performance. In one example\, we have introduced high mobility silicone backbones that lower the glass transition temperature and therefore improve conductivity of the materials. Remarkably\, heterojunctions at the interface of polyanionic and polycationic layers of such networks exhibit strongly temperature-dependent rectification\, providing insight into the critical role of interfacial polymer dynamics in the operation of these devices. In another example\, we have introduced a modular route to prepare polyanionic networks that relies on Sulfur (VI) fluoride exchange (SuFEx) ‘click’ chemistry\, enabling a systematic study of how ionic conductivity depends on the length of short perfluorinated pendent groups. A non-monotonic dependence is identified due to the competing effects of ion association and aggregation. Finally\, we have studied a variety of different crosslinking species as a route to tune conductivity\, stiffness\, and toughness of these materials.    \n\n*Bio:*\nRyan Hayward is the Department Chair and Hudson Moore Endowed Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. He received degrees in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University (B.S.E\, 1999) and the University of California\, Santa Barbara (Ph.D.\, 2004)\, and was a post-doctoral fellow in Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University from 2004-2005 prior to joining the faculty of Polymer Science and Engineering at UMass Amherst in 2006\, where he remained until relocating to the University of Colorado in 2020. His group’s work is focused on responsive materials and self-assembly\, including the development of new approaches to optically- and electrically addressable polymers. Ryan received the APS John H. Dillon Medal (2014)\, the Journal of Polymer Science Innovation Award (2013)\, the ACS Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry Unilever Award (2011) and was elected a Fellow of the APS in 2018. He was an Associate Editor for ACS Macro Letters from 2013 – 2022 and served in the chair line of the Division of Polymer Physics of the APS from 2021-2025.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152583
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:chemical engineering,Free,graduate students,seminar
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 10 - Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20261018T102119
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T140000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Fall 2026 - Empowering Your Teaching: Tech\, Accessibility\, and AI in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Ready to enhance your courses and simplify your teaching workflow? This comprehensive workshop series equips U-M faculty with the practical tech skills needed for the modern semester. Across this track\, you will dive into interactive classroom tools (Poll Everywhere\, Ed Discussions)\, advanced grading and lab platforms (PrairieLearn\, Vocareum)\, and critical digital accessibility strategies (Grackle\, Siteimprove).Additionally\, a dedicated GenAI pathway will guide you from AI basics to advanced prompt engineering using U-M’s custom tools\, including U-M GPT\, Maizey\, and NotebookLM. Join us for individual sessions or the entire series to build a more engaging\, inclusive\, and tech-forward classroom.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149156
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Leadership in Technology: Distinguished Lecture Series  - October 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Securing What Comes Next: Cybersecurity Leadership in the Age of AIA fireside chat with Nikesh Arora\, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks\nRegister today to attend the latest Leadership in Technology: Distinguished Lecture Series as we welcome Nikesh Arora\, chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks\, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in AI and cybersecurity serving enterprises and governments worldwide. Arora will join Ravi Pendse\, vice president for information technology and chief information officer at U-M\, for a candid\, forward-looking conversation about cybersecurity leadership in the age of AI.Thursday\, October 22\, 2026 • 2–3 p.m. (Check-In begins: 1 p.m.)Rackham Auditorium\, University of Michigan Central Campus915 E. Washington St.\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109  
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152909
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Auditorium - 1st Floor
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DTSTAMP:20261018T102118
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T140000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RAAC Communications Virtual Networking Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Research Administration Advisory Council (RAAC) Communications Subcommittee conducts periodic Virtual Networking Sessions\, which are geared toward anyone who works\, or is interested\, in research administration at U-M. Many of the sessions have a specific topic with guests and subject matter experts\, and some sessions are meant to serve as open networking opportunities.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129331
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DTSTAMP:20261006T103202
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T140000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Securing What Comes Next: Cybersecurity Leadership in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan’s Leadership in Technology: Distinguished Lecture Series welcomes Nikesh Arora\, chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks\, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in AI and cybersecurity serving enterprises and governments worldwide. Arora will join Ravi Pendse\, vice president for information technology and chief information officer at U-M\, for a candid\, forward-looking conversation about cybersecurity leadership in the age of AI.\n\nAI is reshaping both sides of cybersecurity. It is giving adversaries powerful new ways to move faster\, operate at scale\, and target increasingly complex systems. At the same time\, AI is becoming essential to identifying threats\, strengthening defenses\, and helping security teams respond with greater speed and precision. As cyber conflict begins to move at machine speed\, how can organizations keep pace?\n\nDrawing on his leadership at Palo Alto Networks and previous senior roles at Google and SoftBank\, Arora will share his perspective on the evolving threat landscape\, emerging trends\, and AI’s rapidly expanding role in cybersecurity. The conversation will explore where cyber risks are headed\, how defenders can prepare\, and why technology alone is never the complete answer.\n\nAttend in person at Rackham Auditorium for this timely conversation about how innovation\, strategy\, and human judgment must work together to secure what comes next. \nThe program will be followed by a brief audience question-and-answer period. The event is open to U-M students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and retirees. RSVP is required to attend. \n\nThursday\, October 22\, 2026 • 2–3 p.m. (Check-in: 1 p.m.)\nRackham Auditorium\, University of Michigan Central Campus\n915 E. Washington St.\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\n\nSponsored by Information and Technology Services and the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.\n\nRSVP: https://myumi.ch/P3G9b\nEvent Website: https://its.umich.edu/events/leadership-in-technology
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153070
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,Ai Literacy,Artificial Intelligence,big data,Big Tech,Business,CAEN,Chatgpt,computer science,computers,Corporate,cyber security,Cybersecurity,Data,Data Science,databases,digital,Digital Accessibility,Digital Culture,Digital Studies,Digital Studies Institute,digital technology,Discussion,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Ethics,Faculty,Free,Genai,Generative Ai,Graduate,In Person,information,information and technology,information law,information policy,information science,information technology,internet security,it,Its,Law,Leadership,Michigan Engineering,michigan it,Programming,Rackham,Social Justice,Social Media,social science research,Sociology,technology,technology and information,U-m Gpt,Umsi,Undergraduate,Women In Computing
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