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DTSTAMP:20260302T101306
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T143000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Enlightenment Under Autocracy: The Origins of Liberalism in China
DESCRIPTION:This paper studies how ideas emphasizing individual moral agency shape political behavior under autocracy by tracing the rise of Wang Yangming’s School of Mind in late imperial China. Using a new dataset of over 24\,000 historical texts from 1000 to 1900\, we measure regional exposure with two indicators: the frequency of core concepts and the count of associated authors. We also introduce a semantic similarity measure that compares local texts to Wang Yangming’s writings. A difference-in-differences design exploiting the staggered introduction of public lectures shows that exposure rises after a prefecture’s first lecture\, with effects that persist in subsequent cohorts. Prefectures with higher exposure were more likely to produce reformist leaders in the Donglin Movement (1604–1627). Under the Qing (1644–1911)\, public lecturing was curtailed and the intellectual agenda shifted\, so the lecture channel that helped seed Yangming learning in the Ming largely disappears from the record. Using contemporary survey data from 2010\, we nevertheless find that detectable traces remain: residents in historically exposed prefectures express stronger support for the right to discuss public affairs and for limiting government involvement in private affairs. Together\, the results link Yangming learning to reformist mobilization among elites and to long-run variation in attitudes toward political voice and the appropriate scope of government.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143569
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Economics,History,Development,seminar
LOCATION:North Quad - 4325
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DTSTAMP:20260317T142055
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T153000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Lucky Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Feeling lucky? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a classic favorite! Join us for Lucky Bingo on March 17 from 2:30–3:30 PM in THSL 2955.\nPlay a few rounds\, eat some snacks\, and try your luck at winning fun prizes.
UID:145951-21898173@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145951
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:THSL 2955
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260316T080142
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Bertini Theorems
DESCRIPTION:Let X ⊆ ℙ^n be a smooth variety over an algebraically closed field. Bertini's theorem states that for a general hyperplane H ⊆ ℙ^n\, the intersection X ∩ H is also smooth. In general\, a \"Bertini theorem\" is a result like this\, which states that some type of singularity is preserved under taking intersections with a general hyperplane\, such as reduced\, normal\, Cohen-Macaulay\, Gorenstein\, and more. \n\nWe interpret these theorems in the language of commutative algebra (graded rings). Additionally\, we discuss Bertini theorems for local rings and Bertini theorems for classes of singularities arising in the minimal model program.
UID:146628-21899366@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146628
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 3088
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DTSTAMP:20260226T092923
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Portrayals of Engineering and Technical Roles in an Engineering Workforce Development Program: An Embedded Qualitative Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: U.S. competitiveness in advanced manufacturing depends not only on engineers\, but on an interdependent engineering and technical workforce that includes engineering technologists and technicians. Yet\, how federally funded engineering workforce development (EWD) programs define\, differentiate\, and communicate the value of engineering and technical roles remains underexamined. Positioned within engineering education research that examines pathways\, professional formation\, and the education–workforce interface\, this study investigates how a national\, federally supported EWD initiative constructs and portrays engineering and technical occupational roles through its public-facing program materials and leader narratives. Drawing on qualitative document analysis and semi-structured interviews within an embedded qualitative case study of a national EWD initiative\, the study applies a sociocultural value-systems lens to examine how patterned beliefs about knowledge\, skill\, and expertise are enacted at the programmatic and organizational level. Findings reveal consistent distinctions in how roles are framed across dimensions of work\, worker\, and occupation\, with implications for engineering pathways\, learner identity formation\, and program alignment across educational and workforce contexts. By foregrounding the often-overlooked roles of technologists and technicians\, this work contributes new empirical insight to engineering education scholarship and extends EER conversations beyond degree-centric models to include federally supported workforce pathways relevant to contemporary manufacturing practice.\n\nBiography: Winifred Opoku is a doctoral candidate in Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She is an embedded researcher with the NSF-funded HAMMER Engineering Research Center\, where her work engages questions of engineering workforce development\, advanced manufacturing\, and cross-sector collaboration. Winifred is also a member of the Beliefs in Engineering Research Group\, contributing to scholarship that examines how beliefs\, values\, and cultural assumptions shape engineering education and practice. Her broader research interests sit at the intersection of engineering education\, workforce development\, and innovation systems\, with a focus on how educational and workforce institutions construct pathways and roles across the engineering and technical workforce. Prior to graduate study\, Winifred trained and worked as an HVAC/MEP design engineer\, an experience that continues to inform her research perspective. Outside of research\, she enjoys graphic design and creative projects that blend technical thinking with visual storytelling.
UID:145974-21898201@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145974
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Stem,Research,Michigan Engineering,Graduate,Engineering
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Presentation Room 1180 and Zoom
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DTSTAMP:20260121T102237
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T163000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Water@Michigan Coffee Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Huron River watershed in Southeast Michigan is home to nearly 100 dams that alter the chemical\, physical\, and biological processes of its main stem and tributaries. These structures often harm wildlife\, impose high maintenance costs\, and in some cases\, pose safety risks to downstream communities. This panel will highlight recent initiatives led by the Huron River Watershed Council and its partners to restore the river’s natural flow through the removal of aging and obsolete dams and improved flow management strategies. Panelists will explore the ecological impacts of dams\, discuss the status of dams within the Huron\, share updates on a dam removal project in Ypsilanti\, and introduce a budding initiative leveraging real-time data and communication to foster more collaborative dam management along the Huron’s main stem. \n\nAbout the Speakers: \nDaniel Brown\, Climate Resilience Strategist\, Huron River Watershed Council\nDaniel has worked to address the effects of climate change across North America. He helps develop strategies that preserve land for waterway protection\, reduce planet-warming emissions\, and improve climate resilience. He also works on efforts to restore the main river corridor through dam removal\, leads HRWC’s efforts to address PFAS contamination\, and coordinates the Huron River Water Trail. He enjoys empowering conservation based on sound science and getting people to enjoy Michigan’s natural resources. Daniel joined HRWC in 2018 and lives in the Horseshoe Creekshed.\n\nAndrea Paine\, Program Manager\, Huron River Watershed Council \nAndrea coordinates HRWC’s stormwater management\, fee-for-service stormwater services\, and community engagement work. She also supports local policy and other watershed planning and management projects. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in environmental policy and planning from the University of Michigan. She joined HRWC in 2018\, lives in the Allens Creekshed\, and is originally from Manistee\, MI.\n\nBranko Kerkez\, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Associate Department Chair for Research\, Civil and Environmental Engineering\nBranko Kerkez is an Arthur F. Thurnau associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at U-M. His research interests include water\, data\, and sensors. Branko is driven by the desire to both rationalize water management decisions\, and put tools into the hands of community members to allow them to contribute to those decisions. The National Academy of Engineering recognized his work in smart water systems in 2018 as a Gilbreth Lecturer. Branko’s Digital Water Lab is untangling the role of tech in water…one sensor at a time! He earned his PhD in 2012 from the University of California\, Berkeley in Civil and Environmental Engineering.\n\nAbout Coffee Talks: Coffee Talks provide a monthly opportunity for U-M faculty\, staff\, and students interested in water\, and water-interested people in southeast Michigan to connect with colleagues\, learn about pressing and/or emerging water-related issues\, and meet new partners. This academic year\, we are excited to explore the intersection of water + energy and what this nexus means to U-M researchers\, institutes\, and external partners. Coffee Talks are in-person convenings designed to build connections as part of the U-M Water Center's mission and programs\; we are not recording sessions at this time.\n\nYou can register for this session here: https://graham.umich.edu/wateratmichigan/coffee-talks
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143331
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Rivers,adaptation,biodiversity,Biology,Water,Construction
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Koessler
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DTSTAMP:20260315T181521
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T190000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Toledo
DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Toledo
UID:145969-21898193@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145969
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics - Baseball,Athletics
LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium
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DTSTAMP:20260310T091106
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T160000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CM-AMO Seminar | Tailoring Rydberg interactions for expanding quantum capabilities
DESCRIPTION:Rydberg atoms provide a uniquely versatile platform for engineering strong\, tunable interactions in otherwise weakly interacting neutral-atom systems. They couple strongly to each other and to external fields. The former enables controllable atom-atom\, atom-photon and even photon-photon interactions\, while the latter promises exceptionally sensitive and broadband microwave (MW) and radio frequency (RF) sensing capabilities. Typically\, the Rydberg-Rydberg interactions are leveraged as a blockade mechanism. In contrast\, we explore the antiblockade regime in atom arrays\, where interactions facilitate rather than suppress excitation. I will present our numerical studies demonstrating directional quantum information and entanglement transfer [1]\, as well as robust avalanche amplification for weak signal detection [2]. For atom-field coupling\, I will present our experimental work expanding MW sensing capabilities with cold atomic ensembles. First\, we demonstrate 3D field characterization via multi-parameter extraction\, which holds potential as a testbed for machine-learning-enhanced measurement protocols and has broad implications for information extraction from complex measurements. Second\, we address the intersection of atom-atom and atom-field interactions by investigating the role of nonlinear atomic interactions in probing external fields [3]. Together\, these studies show how tailoring Rydberg interactions expands the accessible measurement and dynamical capabilities of cold-atom platforms.\n \nReferences:\n[1] Yupeng Wang\, Junjie Wang\, Aishik Panja\, Xinghan Wang\, Qi-Yu Liang\, “Directional Transport in Rydberg Atom Arrays via Kinetic Constraints and Temporal Modulation”\, Phys. Rev. Research 7\, L022035 (2025)\n[2] Xinghan Wang\, Yupeng Wang\, Qi-Yu Liang\, “Robust Rydberg facilitation via rapid adiabatic passage”\, Phys. Rev. Research 8\, 013154 (2026)\n[3] Xinghan Wang\, Yupeng Wang\, Aishik Panja\, Qi-Yu Liang\, \"Nonlinear optical spectra from Rydberg-mediated photon photon interactions\"\, arXiv:2602.11563 (2026)
UID:146387-21898981@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146387
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Physics,Science
LOCATION:West Hall - 340
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DTSTAMP:20260217T204301
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T170000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Colloquium: Accelerating Earth system simulation
DESCRIPTION:Providing high-quality “actionable information” for strategic risk analysis is amongst the primary goals of the U.S. Dept. of Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM). The simulation speed required to generate high-quality localized predictions at seasonal-to-decadal time scales is very high. In this talk we highlight some algorithmic design decisions that combine new research with classical numerical methods to enable E3SM’s ultra-high resolution configuration to achieve exascale performance and win the inaugural Gordon Bell Prize for Climate in 2023. \n\nOur design strategies tailor mathematical methods to both the unique features of the application space and to the heterogeneous computing architectures of exascale supercomputers. Ultimately\, these efforts doubled the speed of the most computationally demanding component of E3SM\, its atmosphere model. We will also discuss new and ongoing research associated with opportunities afforded by these performance gains.
UID:145352-21897161@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145352
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Applied Mathematics,Mathematics
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