Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Robotics PhD Defense: Mia Stevens (September 3, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/65320 65320-16571514@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr
Organized By: Michigan Robotics

As small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are utilized in an increasingly wide variety of commercial and civil applications, safety of flight within low altitude airspace can be improved through use of electronic geofence systems to partition the airspace. A geofence is defined as a volume of airspace with specific temporal, spatial, and permission constraints. This thesis develops geofencing as a tool for individual UAS and for managing airspace utilization through UAS Traffic Management (UTM). Permissions constraints determine which UAS may fly within each geofence. As a safety system, geofencing aims to keep the UAS within the airspace sectors (keep-in geofences) it has permission to access. Similarly, geofencing prevents the UAS from entering the airspace sectors it does not have permission to access (keep-out geofences). This thesis offers three specific contributions to geofencing.

First, a methodology is developed to enable the UTM system to build and manage the set of active geofences, ensuring a maximum of one geofence per volume of airspace at any given time. Spatial priority of geofences within the UTM system is awarded in order of request, with always active (static) geofences having top priority. Unlike static geofences, dynamic geofences appear and disappear at user-specified times and are spatially and temporally deconflicted to maximize authorized airspace volume. Polygon set operations are used to deconflict the horizontal boundaries of newly requested geofence sets from the existing UTM approved geofence set.

Second, a Triangle Weight Characterization with Adjacency (TWCA) algorithm is developed to efficiently determine whether a UAS is within a given geofence independent of the complexity of its boundary. This algorithm enables the UAS geofence module to quickly check whether the UAS is violating a geofence boundary by decomposing the horizontal boundary into triangles and tracking the occupied triangle over time through an adjacency graph. To test the performance of TWCA against the industry standard of Ray Casting, the run-time per query is calculated for randomly generated geofences and flight paths. The run-time of Ray Casting scales linearly with the number of geofence vertices while the average run-time of TWCA is constant independent of number of vertices. This time independence from geofence complexity is managed by a pre-processing step that enables real-time operation of this algorithm.

Third, to enable the UAS operator or geofence automation to intervene prior to a boundary violation, the geofence polygons are scaled to provide warning and override cues. This boundary layering algorithm utilizes a uniform and a directional buffer distance to scale keep-in geofences inward and keep-out geofences outward. The layering algorithm is designed to handle arbitrary concave polygons, with special cases identified and analyzed through Monte Carlo simulation. Multiple layering techniques are utilized in parallel to increase the likelihood of finding a scaled boundary solution. The statistical results show that the likelihood of success for inward and outward scaling decreases as buffer magnitude increases.

The contributions of this thesis are combined to form a full system simulation, from the request of a new geofence and access to an existing geofence through the prevention of the boundary violation by the UAS.

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Presentation Fri, 16 Aug 2019 08:11:12 -0400 2019-09-03T13:00:00-04:00 2019-09-03T15:00:00-04:00 Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr Michigan Robotics Presentation Geofenced North Campus
Words of Wisdom and Breakfast with Crystal Ashby (September 7, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/65361 65361-16573561@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 7, 2019 9:00am
Location: Undergraduate Science Building
Organized By: MUSES

Crystal Ashby is a dynamic and innovative executive with a record of successes leading government and external affairs, legal and ethics and compliance organizations. She has held many executive roles during her career, including VP of BP Oil Company. For years she has helped Michigan female students with her wisdom and advice for a successful career and personal life. This is an opportunity you cannot miss.

If you would like, you can find more about Crystal at https://lab.engin.umich.edu/members/crystal-e-ashby/

Breakfast will be served!
Please, RSVP at the link below so we can provide enough food.
https://forms.gle/brHkoUmScrUt7H9h8

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Meeting Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:04:40 -0400 2019-09-07T09:00:00-04:00 2019-09-07T11:00:00-04:00 Undergraduate Science Building MUSES Meeting
NSF Graduate Research Fellowships (September 10, 2019 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/66288 66288-16725814@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 6:00pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships (ONSF)

Please join Prof. Kate Barald (MCDB, Biomed Engr), Henry Dyson (ONSF), and current NSF Grad Fellows for an information session to learn more about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowships. The fellowships provide a three-year annual stipend of $34,000 along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution) to research-based masters and PhD students in STEM and Social Science fields.The total value of the award is $138,000. For more information: https://lsa.umich.edu/onsf/scholarships/stem-biomedical/nsf-graduate-research-fellowships.html

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Presentation Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:17:53 -0400 2019-09-10T18:00:00-04:00 2019-09-10T19:30:00-04:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships (ONSF) Presentation ONSF Logo
Growth and Grit: Developing a Mindset for Success (September 11, 2019 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/65979 65979-16678382@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 5:30pm
Location: Angell Hall
Organized By: Science Learning Center

What if your ability to succeed in your classes was determined in part before you even stepped into the classroom? What is the one quality you need to overcome adversity academically and in life? This workshop will detail the research of Dr. Carol Dweck and her groundbreaking work on the concept of mindset. Students will learn how to abandon a debilitating fixed mindset in favor of a growth mindset, leading to success in areas they once considered too difficult. The workshop will also introduce students to the research of Dr. Angela Duckworth, and how a growth mindset can lead to the development of grit, an essential characteristic to overcoming our fear of failure.

Registration Link: http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/undergrad/sessions/growth-and-grit-developing-a-mindset-for-success-science-success-series/

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:40:53 -0500 2019-09-11T17:30:00-04:00 2019-09-11T19:00:00-04:00 Angell Hall Science Learning Center Workshop / Seminar
Solving Easy Sudoku Puzzles (September 16, 2019 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/64591 64591-16390993@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, September 16, 2019 10:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)

If you like puzzles and want to learn the basics of solving Sudoku, this is a good place to start. In this course for those 50 and over we will cover several elementary patterns that will enable you to solve easy puzzles and most medium level puzzles. Instructor Jerry Janusz is a retired mathematician who loves working Sudoku puzzles. The group will meet Mondays from 10-11:30 am from September 16 through October 7 (no class on September 30).

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Class / Instruction Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:36:39 -0400 2019-09-16T10:00:00-04:00 2019-09-16T11:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+) Class / Instruction OLLI Study Group
Make It Stick: Research-Based Learning Strategies You Need to Know (September 18, 2019 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/65980 65980-16678383@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 5:30pm
Location: Angell Hall
Organized By: Science Learning Center

The study and learning strategies students often bring to college are often insufficient to help them succeed at the university level. Particularly in challenging STEM courses, students can't simply memorize or cram their way to a good grade. This workshop will focus on the popular learning strategies to avoid, as well as the top three strategies you don't know but are shown by research to be the most effective for long-term learning.

Registration Link: http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/undergrad/sessions/make-it-stick-research-based-learning-strategies-you-need-to-know-science-success-series/

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:39:54 -0400 2019-09-18T17:30:00-04:00 2019-09-18T19:00:00-04:00 Angell Hall Science Learning Center Workshop / Seminar
Michigan Program in Survey Methodology and the Joint Program in Survey Methodology Seminar Series (September 25, 2019 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/66679 66679-16770194@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:00pm
Location: Institute For Social Research
Organized By: Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science

Improving Data Quality for Web Surveys in Real Time through Predictive Modeling Using Paradata

Paradata are a rich source of data that are collected through little additional effort by researchers. However, paradata are often underutilized. This study suggests a novel approach to use paradata to alter the survey itself in real time in order to improve data quality.

Through a predictive model, paradata about the responses will be utilized to alter the presentation of the survey questions themselves. First, if respondents straight-line through a grid section of the survey, following grids could be changed to single item questions in order to discourage straight-lining. Second, if respondents display multiple indicators of poor data quality, key questions could be moved forward in the survey to present earlier. This second option reduces survey length, lowers cognitive burden for respondents that are taking short cuts, and prevents drop-offs. Both of these techniques could help to improve data quality.

Though programming a survey to adapt in real time may involve a large effort in the beginning, once employed it could be used across projects for little additional cost. Improving data quality should be a goal of everyone in the survey research community. As web surveys continue to increase in frequency of implementation, the focus on data quality of this mode should be a priority.

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Workshop / Seminar Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:22:32 -0400 2019-09-25T12:00:00-04:00 2019-09-25T13:00:00-04:00 Institute For Social Research Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science Workshop / Seminar Seminar flyer
Michigan Program in Survey Methodology and the Joint Program in Survey Methodology Seminar Series (October 2, 2019 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/66680 66680-16770195@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 12:00pm
Location: Institute For Social Research
Organized By: Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science

Switching away from web surveys: what can we learn from JavaScript "OnBlur" functions about response behavior?

The increase in web surveys allows researchers to collect a variety of paradata alongside traditional survey responses. Some paradata, such as response times, enjoy a long tradition in survey research, but others, such as window/tab switching, are only rarely used in survey research. In this talk, I focus on the usefulness and usability of JavaScript "OnBlur" functions informing about how often and for how long respondents switch away from web surveys. For this purpose, I present the results of two empirical studies: the first study explores the impact of on-device multitasking, such as switching away to check social media notifications, on response behavior. The second study, in contrast, focuses on the consequences of looking up answers online for measuring political knowledge. The talk ends with a discussion of further fields of application for JavaScript "OnBlur" functions in survey research.

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Workshop / Seminar Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:29:55 -0400 2019-10-02T12:00:00-04:00 2019-10-02T13:00:00-04:00 Institute For Social Research Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science Workshop / Seminar Seminar flyer
Medical School Student Panel Discussion (October 8, 2019 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/65981 65981-16678384@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 6:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Science Learning Center

Here is your chance to hear about what life is like for several medical school students and residents. Learn about each of their paths to medicine, experiences in medical school, and things they wished they had known in college. You can also submit your own questions ahead of time using the following link: http://tiny.cc/med-student-panel.

Registration Link: http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/undergrad/sessions/medical-school-student-panel-discussion-2/

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:40:54 -0400 2019-10-08T18:00:00-04:00 2019-10-08T19:00:00-04:00 Biological Sciences Building Science Learning Center Workshop / Seminar Biological Sciences Building
CGIS Study Abroad Fair (October 10, 2019 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/64876 64876-16483057@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 10, 2019 12:00pm
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

Learn about 140 programs in over 50 countries, ask about U-M faculty-led programs, and figure out which program can help satisfy your major/minor requirements. CGIS has programs ranging from 3 weeks to an academic year! Meet with CGIS advisors, staff from the Office of Financial Aid and the LSA Scholarship Office, CGIS
Alumni, and other on-campus offices who can help you select a program that works best for you.

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Fair / Festival Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:41:18 -0400 2019-10-10T12:00:00-04:00 2019-10-10T16:00:00-04:00 Michigan League Center for Global and Intercultural Study Fair / Festival PHOTO
CGIS STEM Symposium (October 11, 2019 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/64877 64877-16483058@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 11, 2019 12:00pm
Location: Pierpont Commons
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

Join CGIS and the College of Global Studies at Arcadia University for an info session about STEM Summer Research programs abroad! This is a great opportunity for students to learn about our 6 CGIS STEM Summer Research programs in Brisbane, Australia; Dublin, Ireland; Aberdeen and Glasgow, Scotland; Granada, Spain; and London, England partnered with Arcadia University. CGIS Alumni will also be there to discuss the various types of research that they conducted while on their programs.

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Meeting Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:29:51 -0400 2019-10-11T12:00:00-04:00 2019-10-11T13:30:00-04:00 Pierpont Commons Center for Global and Intercultural Study Meeting PHOTO
Solving Difficult Sudoku Puzzles (October 14, 2019 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/64593 64593-16390995@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, October 14, 2019 10:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)

This is a class for Sudoku fans, 50 and over, who can solve the easy puzzles but want more techniques for solving the difficult ones. Each session covers a technique that will be illustrated with examples. Puzzles will be given each week for individual or collaborative practice. Sessions will be held Mondays from 10-11:30 am from October 14 through November 25. Instructor Jerry Janusz is a retired mathematician who loves working and teaching Sudoku.

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Class / Instruction Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:43:27 -0400 2019-10-14T10:00:00-04:00 2019-10-14T11:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+) Class / Instruction OLLI Study Group
STEM Program Info Session (October 17, 2019 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/64878 64878-16485060@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 17, 2019 5:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

Join CGIS advisors for an information session for current students interested in participating in STEM programs abroad. CGIS offers various types of programs that offer a wide range of topics around the world.

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Meeting Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:45:11 -0400 2019-10-17T17:00:00-04:00 2019-10-17T17:30:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Center for Global and Intercultural Study Meeting PHOTO
Michigan Program in Survey Methodology and the Joint Program in Survey Methodology Seminar Series (October 23, 2019 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68015 68015-16983970@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 12:00pm
Location: Institute For Social Research
Organized By: Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science

Institute for Social Research - Room 1070

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Workshop / Seminar Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:57:45 -0400 2019-10-23T12:00:00-04:00 2019-10-23T13:00:00-04:00 Institute For Social Research Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science Workshop / Seminar Trent Buskirk
LSA Bonderman Fellowship Info Session (October 25, 2019 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68404 68404-17077942@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 25, 2019 12:00pm
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

The Bonderman Fellowship offers 4 graduating University of Michigan LSA (Literature, Science and the Arts) seniors $20,000 to travel the world. They must travel to at least 6 countries in 2 regions over the course of 8 months and are expected to immerse themselves in independent and enriching explorations.

Come to a Bonderman information session to learn more about the fellowship and how to apply! Pizza will be provided!

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Presentation Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:30:00 -0400 2019-10-25T12:00:00-04:00 2019-10-25T13:00:00-04:00 Michigan League Center for Global and Intercultural Study Presentation Fellow pictured abroad
Little MUSES Mixer (October 25, 2019 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68082 68082-17009753@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 25, 2019 6:00pm
Location: Undergraduate Science Building
Organized By: MUSES

Don't you wish you knew certain things earlier in your education? Don't you wish you knew others like you that are going through or have already gone through similar difficulties in your education? Come join us at Little MUSES Mixer where you will have the opportunity to get to know others like you and share your experiences. In this event, graduate and undergraduate students will have the opportunity to interact and network over great food and activities.

Please, RSVP on the link below so enough food is provided
https://forms.gle/yHZrVfSjn1CJSVMJ7

Best,
MUSES Committee!

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Meeting Mon, 07 Oct 2019 07:45:22 -0400 2019-10-25T18:00:00-04:00 2019-10-25T20:00:00-04:00 Undergraduate Science Building MUSES Meeting
A Little Math History (October 30, 2019 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/64668 64668-16420900@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 10:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)

As we investigate aspects of the 5000-year history of mathematics, we will recognize individual accomplishments as well as the context in which they were conceived. Mathematics developed because of the cultural, economic, and religious needs of society. Mathematical thought often flourished at times when societies had enough wealth to support a leisure class or in times of war. It is through this lens that we will study the discoveries of some great mathematicians, focusing on different times in history and emphasizing some amazing men and women whose discoveries advanced knowledge of mathematics in the eras in which they lived.
This course requires no advanced knowledge of mathematics, only a lively curiosity. There will be many hands-on activities throughout. Joan Cohen Jones, instructor, is a retired mathematics professor who has taught a number of OLLI classes. This Study Group is for those 50 and over and meets Wednesdays, 10:00am–12:00 pm on October 30 – November 6.

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Class / Instruction Sun, 28 Jul 2019 15:58:48 -0400 2019-10-30T10:00:00-04:00 2019-10-30T12:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+) Class / Instruction Study Group
Michigan Program in Survey Methodology and the Joint Program in Survey Methodology Seminar Series (October 30, 2019 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68016 68016-16983972@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 12:00pm
Location: Institute For Social Research
Organized By: Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science

Institute for Social Research
Room 1070

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Workshop / Seminar Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:08:22 -0400 2019-10-30T12:00:00-04:00 2019-10-30T13:00:00-04:00 Institute For Social Research Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science Workshop / Seminar Youjin Lee
LSA Bonderman Fellowship Info Session (November 5, 2019 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68404 68404-17077943@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 5:00pm
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

The Bonderman Fellowship offers 4 graduating University of Michigan LSA (Literature, Science and the Arts) seniors $20,000 to travel the world. They must travel to at least 6 countries in 2 regions over the course of 8 months and are expected to immerse themselves in independent and enriching explorations.

Come to a Bonderman information session to learn more about the fellowship and how to apply! Pizza will be provided!

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Presentation Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:30:00 -0400 2019-11-05T17:00:00-05:00 2019-11-05T18:00:00-05:00 Michigan League Center for Global and Intercultural Study Presentation Fellow pictured abroad
Democracy Inaction: Why our elections are unfair (November 6, 2019 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68999 68999-17211733@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:00pm
Location: East Hall
Organized By: Department of Mathematics

Public Lecture
American presidential primaries are examples of multicandidate elections in which plurality usually determines the winner. Is this the "best" way to decide who wins? While plurality is a common procedure, it has serious flaws. Are there alternative procedures that are in some sense more "fair?" How do we determine the "fairness" of an election procedure? With no more mathematics than arithmetic (to count votes), we will examine some alternate procedures and fairness criteria.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:39:08 -0400 2019-11-06T18:00:00-05:00 2019-11-06T19:00:00-05:00 East Hall Department of Mathematics Lecture / Discussion Public Lecture
Mathematics Career & Program Fair (November 8, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68640 68640-17128436@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 8, 2019 1:00pm
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Organized By: Department of Mathematics

The Mathematics Career Conference is open to all undergraduate and graduate students looking to find out more information about mathematics in industry and graduate programs around the country.

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Fair / Festival Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:14:23 -0400 2019-11-08T13:00:00-05:00 2019-11-08T16:00:00-05:00 Department of Mathematics Fair / Festival Career Fair
Pathways & Prep: Data Analytics (November 12, 2019 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/66114 66114-16686738@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 5:00pm
Location: LSA Building
Organized By: LSA Opportunity Hub

Discover possibilities within the data analytics field that sparks your interest and determine which might be right for you to explore next. You’ll leave with a better understanding of what data analytics is, and understanding of the industries that have data analytics roles, and strategies to secure an internship in data analytics. This event is intended for undergraduate LSA Students.

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Workshop / Seminar Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:32:12 -0400 2019-11-12T17:00:00-05:00 2019-11-12T19:00:00-05:00 LSA Building LSA Opportunity Hub Workshop / Seminar Notebook work with statistics on sofa business
Building a Legacy with Dr. Susan Montgomery (November 12, 2019 5:45pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68643 68643-17130510@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 5:45pm
Location: Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr
Organized By: MUSES

This year is MUSES' 20th year anniversary, and our theme this year is Building a Legacy. On Nov 12th, we will have the pleasure to host a very special guest, Dr. Susan Montgomery, that truly represents what legacy looks like.

Doctor Susan Montgomery has had an important role in mentoring and advising students and student organizations throughout her career. She joined the University of Michigan in 1993 after a two-year postdoc developing educational modules following her PhD from Princeton University. She has taught many courses over the years including ‘Teaching Engineering’ which molds future engineering faculty. She has served as an advisor for undergraduate chemical engineering students, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and Habitat for Humanity. Recently she received the “Achievement Award” at the Willie Hobbs Moore Luncheon, given to an individual in STEM whose achievements encourage and inspire others to achieve their goals. She is in the process of transitioning to phased retirement, and certainly her contributions to our organization and our community at the University of Michigan will be forever remembered.

All are welcome!

When: Nov 12th, at 6pm.
Where: Johnson Room, Lurie Engineering Center (1221 Beal Ave)

Dinner will be provided. Please, RSVP below so enough food is provided.
https://forms.gle/StwpgEtjUurczAVz9

for more information or questions, contact umichmuses@gmail.com

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Meeting Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:08:19 -0400 2019-11-12T17:45:00-05:00 2019-11-12T19:30:00-05:00 Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr MUSES Meeting This was taken with the old Nikkor f1.4 35mm AIS, wide open, making for a pretty abstract image.
How to Negotiate Your First Job Offer Webinar (November 20, 2019 12:15pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69447 69447-17324763@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 12:15pm
Location:
Organized By: MUSES

Everyone should negotiate their first job offer but offer negotiations are hard. Negotiating is hard because most graduates dread the experience. Negotiating is also hard because recruiters are negotiating experts. On the other side of the table, recruiters have years of negotiating expertise. This FREE webinar will illuminate what are the tactics that recruiters use to win offer negotiations, what are tactics a candidate can employ, and how you can make an extra $10,000 from simply being a more effective negotiator. Free webinar by Ralph Inc (https://www.withralph.com/)

This webinar is focused on Masters and PhD students
When: Nov 20th, at 12:15pm
Where: You can access the webinar from your own computer. sign-up on the link below and the webinar link can be sent to you


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGlMglhl3rY-SYsIENEqrWG0Yq_pPoanyog2fWozEO-ayfgg/viewform

for more information and questions, please contact: Fatoumata Fall at fatu@withralph.com

Sponsored by the MUSES

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Meeting Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:05:37 -0500 2019-11-20T12:15:00-05:00 2019-11-20T13:00:00-05:00 MUSES Meeting Offer negotiation free Webinar
LSA Bonderman Fellowship Info Session (November 21, 2019 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68404 68404-17077944@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 21, 2019 12:00pm
Location: Palmer Commons
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

The Bonderman Fellowship offers 4 graduating University of Michigan LSA (Literature, Science and the Arts) seniors $20,000 to travel the world. They must travel to at least 6 countries in 2 regions over the course of 8 months and are expected to immerse themselves in independent and enriching explorations.

Come to a Bonderman information session to learn more about the fellowship and how to apply! Pizza will be provided!

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Presentation Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:30:00 -0400 2019-11-21T12:00:00-05:00 2019-11-21T13:00:00-05:00 Palmer Commons Center for Global and Intercultural Study Presentation Fellow pictured abroad
Conversation with Dr. Brandi Jones, guest speaker from CoE DEI Lecture Series (December 3, 2019 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69785 69785-17423617@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 1:30pm
Location:
Organized By: MUSES

Come join us for a conversation with Dr. Brandi Jones, speaker guest from the CoE DEI Lecture Series. This conversation will help underrepresented students navigate engineering PhD programs in ways that will allow them to progress academically. In particular, the session will focus on socialization as an important factor in graduate student success. The session will explore social integration, academic community building, activating social capital, and navigating the culture of engineering.

for more information about Dr. Brandi Jones, use the link below
https://viterbischool.usc.edu/leadership/brandi-jones/

When: Dec 4th, 1:30-2:45
Where: TBD

RSVP on the link below so we know how many people are coming
https://forms.gle/7dQv9FG4Pqb4YYUx7

This conversation will be after her talk from 12- 1pm with titled Equity-Minded Action: Promoting a culture of excellence in strategies and outcomes for Black engineering students at East Pierpoint Commons

for more information, contact: umichmuses@gmail.com

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Meeting Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:27:30 -0500 2019-12-03T13:30:00-05:00 2019-12-03T14:45:00-05:00 MUSES Meeting
LSA Bonderman Fellowship Info Session (December 4, 2019 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68404 68404-17077945@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 5:00pm
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

The Bonderman Fellowship offers 4 graduating University of Michigan LSA (Literature, Science and the Arts) seniors $20,000 to travel the world. They must travel to at least 6 countries in 2 regions over the course of 8 months and are expected to immerse themselves in independent and enriching explorations.

Come to a Bonderman information session to learn more about the fellowship and how to apply! Pizza will be provided!

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Presentation Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:30:00 -0400 2019-12-04T17:00:00-05:00 2019-12-04T18:00:00-05:00 Michigan League Center for Global and Intercultural Study Presentation Fellow pictured abroad
Anna Vainchtein: Strictly supersonic solitary waves in lattices (December 6, 2019 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69225 69225-17269229@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, December 6, 2019 3:00pm
Location: East Hall
Organized By: Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering

Abstract:We consider a nonlinear mass-spring chain with first and second-neighbor interactions and show that there is a parameter range where solitary waves in this system are strictly supersonic. In these regimes standard quasicontinuum theories, targeting long-wave limits of lattice models, are not adequate since even weak strictly supersonic solitary waves are of envelope type and crucially involve a microscopic scale in addition to the mesoscopic scale of the envelope. To capture this effect in a continuum setting it is necessary to employ unconventional, higher-order quasicontinuum approximations carrying more than one length scale. This talk is based on recent joint work with Lev Truskinovsky (ESPCI).

Bio: Anna Vainchtein is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh. She is generally interested in mathematical modeling and analysis of nonlinear phenomena in materials science, physics and biology.

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:06:09 -0500 2019-12-06T15:00:00-05:00 2019-12-06T16:00:00-05:00 East Hall Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering Workshop / Seminar A. Vainchtein
Medical School Inside Story (December 9, 2019 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/65982 65982-16678385@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, December 9, 2019 5:00pm
Location: University Hospitals
Organized By: Science Learning Center

Do you have questions about medical school admissions? Get your answers straight from the inside! U-M Medical School Admissions Director Carol Teener will demystify medical school applications, expectations, and reviews in her presentation.

Please submit your questions via the following link: https://forms.gle/49SpHo8WZLLfuUuR8 by Monday, December 2 and Director Teener will answer as many commonly-asked questions as possible in the allotted hour.

This session will take place in the University of Michigan Hospital's Ford Auditorium.
We recommend that you leave yourself extra time to find the auditorium if you have not been there before!

Registration Link: http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/undergrad/sessions/medical-school-inside-story-2/

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:41:30 -0400 2019-12-09T17:00:00-05:00 2019-12-09T18:00:00-05:00 University Hospitals Science Learning Center Workshop / Seminar
Biosciences Initiative Second Annual Community Celebration and Symposium with President Schlissel (December 16, 2019 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69140 69140-17252904@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, December 16, 2019 4:30pm
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Biosciences Initiative

Celebrating progress of the second year and introducing our 2019 Scientific Initiatives and Exploratory awardees.

The Biosciences Initiative is hosting its second annual community celebration, recognizing the progress of the second year and introducing its most recently awarded projects and groups.

Don't miss your opportunity to learn about these exciting proposals and connect with President Schlissel and fellow members of the biosciences community.

The Biosciences Initiative focuses on funding cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, expert faculty hires, and postgraduate education across the biological sciences at U-M.

Reception with free food and beverages will follow. RSVP to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVAaOMh-bXpKiIfeMx5PQFEtjADiogJwEHlGkhVcfiiQGZ9w/viewform?usp=sf_link.

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Conference / Symposium Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:30:00 -0500 2019-12-16T16:30:00-05:00 2019-12-16T18:30:00-05:00 Michigan League Biosciences Initiative Conference / Symposium bacteria and people graphic
LSA Bonderman Fellowship Info Session (January 13, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68404 68404-17077946@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 13, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Palmer Commons
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

The Bonderman Fellowship offers 4 graduating University of Michigan LSA (Literature, Science and the Arts) seniors $20,000 to travel the world. They must travel to at least 6 countries in 2 regions over the course of 8 months and are expected to immerse themselves in independent and enriching explorations.

Come to a Bonderman information session to learn more about the fellowship and how to apply! Pizza will be provided!

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Presentation Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:30:00 -0400 2020-01-13T12:00:00-05:00 2020-01-13T13:00:00-05:00 Palmer Commons Center for Global and Intercultural Study Presentation Fellow pictured abroad
DCMB Weekly Seminar (January 15, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70964 70964-17760238@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Palmer Commons
Organized By: DCMB Seminar Series

Abstract: Synchronization occurs all around us. It underlies how fireflies flash as one, how human heart cells beat in unison, and how superconductors conduct electricity with no resistance. Synchronization is present in the precision of the cell cycle, and we can explore how breakdown of precision leads to disease. The many unique and fundamental functions of different cell types are achieved over and over independently, through a form of synchronization involving choreography of many proteins and genes. I will share a general historic and descriptive introduction to synchrony, including the classic work of Alan Turing. I will present some new work done jointly with Cleve Moler (MathWorks) and Steve Smale (UC Berkeley), where biology has inspired us to build new mathematical techniques to explore synchrony and its breakdown.

BlueJeans Livestream: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/rbuvycdc

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:39:08 -0500 2020-01-15T16:00:00-05:00 2020-01-15T17:00:00-05:00 Palmer Commons DCMB Seminar Series Lecture / Discussion
Being Human in STEM: An Experiment in Partnering with Students to Address Issues of Equity in STEM (January 16, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69259 69259-17275351@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 16, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: LSA Biophysics

When student protesters occupied the Amherst College library for four days in November of 2015, the campus community was transfixed by the painful testimonials shared by marginalized students about their experiences at Amherst as individuals identifying as Black, brown, female, queer, trans, disabled, international, among others. In response to letters from a Black neuroscience major and a non-binary biochemistry and biophysics major, every STEM department wrote a letter of support, pledging to work with students to address their concerns. The following semester, Chemistry professor Sheila Jaswal collaborated with students to develop a project-based course, titled “Being Human in STEM” (HSTEM), to actively engage STEM students and departments in learning about and enhancing inclusion in STEM settings. Now in its sixth iteration, students drive the academic inquiry, investigating both the local experience and the literature on diversity in STEM. They then use that research to design tools and interventions to share with and enhance their own STEM community.  In this seminar, Professor Jaswal will describe how HSTEM course projects and activities have continued the conversation started by students during the Uprising, connected STEM inclusion efforts across the Amherst campus, and produced resources such as the “Inclusive Curricular Practices” handbook, that have been used by STEM educators from high schools, colleges, universities, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Inclusive Excellence institutions. She will present evidence on the impact of the HSTEM course and practices on students, faculty and staff at Amherst, and provide examples of how a growing network of institutions, including Yale, Brown, Williams, and the University of Utah, are adapting the HSTEM model to their own STEM community needs. 

Please visit website for more information on speaker: http://www.beinghumaninstem.com/sheila-jaswal.html

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:58:03 -0500 2020-01-16T12:00:00-05:00 2020-01-16T14:00:00-05:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) LSA Biophysics Workshop / Seminar Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Welcome MUSES (January 22, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/71502 71502-17836313@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:30am
Location: Duderstadt Center
Organized By: MUSES

This semester we will have monthly lunches designed to build our community of women of color in STEM field. We would like to invite you to come and have lunch with us and celebrate the new semester. Relaxation coloring activities will also be available.

When: Wed, Jan 22nd, 11:30am-1pm
Where: Duderstadt 1120 Conference Room D

Please, RSVP here so enough food is provided
https://forms.gle/YHUSoeLUHAy5gvMY9

Mark on your calendar following events (all at the same location)
MUSES personal finance - Wed, Feb 26th, 11:30am-1pm
MUSES personal journal - Wed, Mar 25th, 11:30am-1pm
MUSES commemoration - Wed, Apr 15th, 11:30am-1pm

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Meeting Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:37:10 -0500 2020-01-22T11:30:00-05:00 2020-01-22T13:00:00-05:00 Duderstadt Center MUSES Meeting Statue of a woman thinking
LSA Bonderman Fellowship Info Session (January 27, 2020 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/68404 68404-17077948@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 27, 2020 5:00pm
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

The Bonderman Fellowship offers 4 graduating University of Michigan LSA (Literature, Science and the Arts) seniors $20,000 to travel the world. They must travel to at least 6 countries in 2 regions over the course of 8 months and are expected to immerse themselves in independent and enriching explorations.

Come to a Bonderman information session to learn more about the fellowship and how to apply! Pizza will be provided!

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Presentation Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:30:00 -0400 2020-01-27T17:00:00-05:00 2020-01-27T18:00:00-05:00 Michigan League Center for Global and Intercultural Study Presentation Fellow pictured abroad
DCMB Seminar Series (January 29, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/71998 71998-17911963@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Palmer Commons
Organized By: DCMB Seminar Series

Talk Title: Experimental and computational strategies to aid compound identification and quantitation in metabolomics

Abstract: Over the past two decades, metabolomics as a technique has moved from the primary domain of analytical chemists to more widespread acceptance by biologists, clinicians and bioinformaticians alike. Metabolomics offers systems-level insights into the critical roles small molecules play in routine cellular processes and myriad disease states. However, certain unique analytical challenges remain prominent in metabolomics as compared to the other ‘omics sciences. These include the difficulty of identifying unknown features in untargeted metabolomics data, and challenges maintaining reliable quantitation within lengthy studies that may span multiple laboratories. Unlike genomics and transcriptomics data in which nearly every quantifiable feature is confidently identified as a matter of course, in typical untargeted metabolomics studies over 80% of features are frequently not mapped to a specific chemical compound. Further, although many metabolomics studies have begun to stretch over a timeframe of years, data quantitation and normalization strategies have not always kept up with the requirements for such large studies. Fortunately, both experimental and computational strategies are emerging to tackle these long-standing challenges. We will report on several techniques in development in our laboratory, ranging from chromatographic fractionation and high-sensitivity data acquisition, to computational strategies to aid in tandem mass spectrometric spectral interpretation. These developments serve to facilitate analysis for both experts and novice users, which should ultimately help improve the biological insight and impact gained from metabolomics data.

BlueJeans livestreaming link: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/rbuvycdc

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:07:13 -0500 2020-01-29T16:00:00-05:00 2020-01-29T17:00:00-05:00 Palmer Commons DCMB Seminar Series Lecture / Discussion
Accelerated Master's Degree Program in Statistics Info Session (January 31, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72097 72097-17937824@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, January 31, 2020 1:00pm
Location: West Hall
Organized By: Department of Statistics

Are you an undergraduate student interested in a master’s degree in Applied Statistics? Join us for an info session all about our Accelerated Master’s Degree Program (AMDP) in Applied Statistics!

The AMDP option is for highly-motivated undergraduate students in their senior year who will achieve their MS in Applied Statistics with one more year of graduate study. Students typically apply in the 2nd semester of their junior year.

If this is something you’re considering for the future, join us for the info session to ask questions and learn about the application process, program requirements and timeline!

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Meeting Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:57:36 -0500 2020-01-31T13:00:00-05:00 2020-01-31T14:00:00-05:00 West Hall Department of Statistics Meeting West Hall
Professor Liliana Borcea, the Peter Field Collegiate Professorship in Mathematics, Inaugural Lecture (February 6, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70109 70109-17532709@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 6, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Wave based imaging is an inverse problem for a wave equation or a system of equations with a wide range of applications in nondestructive testing of structures such as airplane wings, ultrasound for medical diagnosis, radar, sonar, geophysical exploration, etc. It seeks to determine scattering structures in a medium, modeled mathematically by a reflectivity function, from data collected by sensors that probe the medium with signals and measure the resulting waves. Most imaging methods formulate the inverse problem as a least squares data fit optimization, and assume a linear mapping between the unknown reflectivity and the data. The linearization, known as the Born (single scattering) approximation is not accurate in strongly scattering media, so the reconstruction of the reflectivity may be poor. I will describe a new inversion methodology that is based on a reduced order model approach. This borrows ideas from dynamical systems, where the reduced order model is a projection of an operator, called wave propagator, which describes the propagation of the waves in the unknown medium. I will explain how such a reduced order model can be constructed from measurements at the sensors and then I will show how it can be used for improving the existing inversion methodology.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:29:20 -0500 2020-02-06T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-06T17:30:00-05:00 Weiser Hall The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Lecture / Discussion calendar
Startup Career Fair (February 7, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72206 72206-17957291@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 7, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Duderstadt Center
Organized By: MPowered Entrepreneurship

Startup Career Fair provides students with the opportunity to pursue their passion and get paid for it. From Productiv in San Francisco to Choco from Berlin, world-renowned startups with mission-driven teams are waiting to hire you.

We invite you to join us on February 7 from 12-4pm at the Duderstadt Center on North Campus. Register by February 4th and you'll be entered into a lottery for an invitation to our exclusive networking breakfast with recruiters. Can’t wait to see you #Launch.

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Careers / Jobs Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:06:39 -0500 2020-02-07T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-07T16:00:00-05:00 Duderstadt Center MPowered Entrepreneurship Careers / Jobs #Launch
Paint and Pour- with people like you (February 8, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72084 72084-17937812@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Chrysler Center
Organized By: MUSES

The Movement of Underrepresented Sisters in Engineering and Science (MUSES) will be getting together and learning how to do a beautiful painting with Alesha Jackson. This is a great time to relax and build a community among minority women on campus.

When: Sat, Feb 8th 3pm
Where: Chrysler, Room 265 (North Campus)

Please, RSVP here so enough supplies can be provided
https://forms.gle/BgLHdQ97HAk3MrkC9

Event is sponsored by RSG and the College of Engineering

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Meeting Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:45:58 -0500 2020-02-08T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-08T17:00:00-05:00 Chrysler Center MUSES Meeting Chrysler Center
STEM Identities and the UM Experience (February 10, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72267 72267-17966041@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 10, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL)
Organized By: MUSES

How has your identity impacted your experience at U-M? Engage in welcoming group conversations to unpack how troubling individual experiences have common threads. Groups will brainstorm solutions we can enact and strategies we can use to move forward and address issues we’re facing on campus. Be on the lookout for future events like this! Dinner provided!
Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/2NvYMMx

Date: Mon, Feb. 10th
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Johnson Rooms, 3rd Floor, Lurie Engineering Center

Co-Sponsors: SHPE-GC, GSBES, MUSES, GEO, SFTP, MSE GSC, ME Dept, and CoE OSA.

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Meeting Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:26:41 -0500 2020-02-10T17:30:00-05:00 2020-02-10T19:30:00-05:00 Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL) MUSES Meeting Different people with different identities celebrating and doing different things
Department of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics (DCMB) Weekly Seminar (February 12, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72535 72535-18015945@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Palmer Commons
Organized By: DCMB Seminar Series

Abstract:
Normal mechanical function of the heart requires that ATP be continuously synthesized at a hydrolysis potential of roughly -60 kJ mol-1. Yet in both the aging and diseased heart the relationships between cardiac work rate and concentrations of ATP, ADP, and inorganic phosphate are altered. Important outstanding questions are: To what extent do changes in metabolite concentrations that occur in aging and heart disease affect metabolic/molecular processes in the myocardium? How are systolic and diastolic functions affected by changes in metabolite concentrations? Does metabolic energy supply represent a limiting factor in determining physiological maximal cardiac power output and exercise capacity? Does the derangement of cardiac energetics that occurs with heart failure cause exercise intolerance?

To answer these questions, we have developed a multi-physics multi-scale model of cardiac energy metabolism and cardiac mechanics that simulates the dependence of myocardial ATP demand on muscle dynamics and the dependence of muscle dynamics on cardiac energetics. Model simulations predict that the maximal rate at which ATP can be synthesized at free energies necessary to drive physiological mechanical function determine maximal heart rate, cardiac output, and cardiac power output in exercise. Furthermore, we find that reductions in cytoplasmic adenine nucleotide, creatine, and phosphate pools that occur with aging impair the myocardial capacity to synthesize ATP at physiological free energy levels, and that the resulting changes to myocardial energetic status play a causal role in contributing to reductions in maximal cardiac power output with aging. Finally, model predictions reveal that reductions in cytoplasmic metabolite pools contribute to energetic dysfunction in heart failure, which in turn contributes to causing systolic dysfunction in heart failure.

BlueJeans Livestream Link: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/rbuvycdc

3:45 p.m. - Light Refreshments served in Forum Hall Atrium
4:00 p.m. - Lecture in Forum Hall

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:41:29 -0500 2020-02-12T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-12T17:00:00-05:00 Palmer Commons DCMB Seminar Series Lecture / Discussion
Mathematics for Those Who Hate Arithmetic (February 17, 2020 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/70477 70477-17600695@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 17, 2020 10:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)

Did you hate math at school? Did it consist of rote learning, sheer drudgery, and application of procedures and formulas you did not understand? Did you solve quadratic equations or simultaneous equations or trigonometry by the “miracle method”— plug in the formula given you, and the right answer miraculously appears? Welcome to the “real” mathematics; there are “aha” moments, challenges to logical thinking, and an appreciation of beautiful logical structure. We do real mathematics requiring only the simplest minimal background, and show some applications to real life. The Study Group for those 50 and over led by Fred Beutler is held on Monday February 17.

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Class / Instruction Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:33:15 -0500 2020-02-17T10:00:00-05:00 2020-02-17T11:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+) Class / Instruction Study Group
Science as Art Exhibition- Panel discussion & Awards Reception (February 21, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/38185 38185-17963890@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 21, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Hatcher Graduate Library
Organized By: Arts at Michigan

Arts at Michigan, ArtsEngine and the Science Learning Center invite you to the Science as Art Contest Exhibition and Awards Reception- Hatcher Graduate Library, Rm 100.

2pm Office Hours for participating artists
3pm Panel Discussion & Reception
4pm Awards Announcements


University of Michigan undergraduate students will have artwork on view expressing a scientific principle, concept, idea, process, or structure. The artwork ranges in media, including visual, literary, musical, video and performance-based art. A juried panel using criteria based on both scientific and artistic considerations will choose winning submissions. This is our fourth year of the exhibition, and we received a record number of submissions, so we hope you'll join us to view the work and give out the awards!

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Exhibition Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:57:18 -0500 2020-02-21T14:00:00-05:00 2020-02-21T16:30:00-05:00 Hatcher Graduate Library Arts at Michigan Exhibition Science as Art logo
HET Seminar | Conical singularities of G2-manifolds in mathematics and physics (February 21, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72414 72414-18000399@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 21, 2020 3:00pm
Location: West Hall
Organized By: Leinweber Center for Theoretical Physics

I will first give an introduction to and brief history of G2 geometry, to compare and contrast it to Calabi-Yau geometry. G2 manifolds are important in physics because they admit parallel spinors. It is of interest to construct compact examples with singularities. I will then give a survey of some of my work that is related to conical singularities of G2 manifolds, including: desingularization, deformation theory, and a possible strategy to construct such G2 conifolds. This will include some (separate) joint works with Dominic Joyce and Jason Lotay. No previous exposure to G2 geometry will be assumed, but the focus will be more mathematical than physical. I am hoping that some of you can teach me more physics during the day.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:25:52 -0500 2020-02-21T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-21T16:00:00-05:00 West Hall Leinweber Center for Theoretical Physics Lecture / Discussion West Hall
Osman Basaran: High-accuracy Simulation of Free Surface Flows near Finite-time Pinch-off and Coalescence Singularities (February 21, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72342 72342-17974694@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 21, 2020 3:00pm
Location: East Hall
Organized By: Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering

Abstract: Motivated by applications such as ink jet printing, drop-by-drop manufacturing, sprays, emulsions, and chemical separations, we study the dynamics of breakup and coalescence through high-accuracy simulation, theory, and experiment. In this talk, I will highlight our group’s work on accurately capturing the fluid dynamics that takes place in the vicinity of finite-time singularities. The free surface flow algorithms and solvers that we develop and use rely on a sharp interface representation of phase boundaries. In the simulations, we are able to analyze situations that involve disparate length scales that differ by up to seven orders of magnitude (commercial codes can handle about 2-3 orders and custom codes can capture at most 3-4 orders of magnitude disparity in length scales). The primary focus of the talk will be on simulations of the breakup of surfactant-covered filaments where I will pay special attention to the pinch-off singularity. I will also summarize some of our recent work on the pre- and post-coalescence singularities that arise when two drops or bubbles are driven together and made to merge into one.

Bio: Motivated by applications in ink jet printing, separations, production of emulsions, dispersions, and double-emulsions, and drop-wise manufacturing, Prof. Basaran’s research involves the use of a balanced approach based on computation, theory, and experiment to attack a number of fundamental issues that lie at the heart of such practical problems. Currently, the research is organized along the following key themes.

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Workshop / Seminar Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:57:38 -0500 2020-02-21T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-21T16:00:00-05:00 East Hall Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering Workshop / Seminar O. Basaran
Complex Systems Seminar | Studying dynamics using computational polynomial optimization (February 25, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/72568 72568-18018165@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 11:30am
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: The Center for the Study of Complex Systems

Many complex systems are governed by nonlinear ODEs or PDEs that cannot be solved exactly. Various properties of such solutions can be inferred by constructing auxiliary functions that satisfying suitable inequalities. The most familiar example is the construction of Lyapunov functions to infer stability of particular states, but similar approaches can produce many other types of mathematical statements, including for systems with chaotic or otherwise complicated behavior. Such statements include estimates of time-averaged quantities and extreme transient behavior, approximation of nonlinear stability properties, and design of controls. In many cases, the search for the auxiliary function that implies the strongest mathematical statement can be posed as a convex optimization problem. Such problems can be studied analytically or computationally, but in most cases computation is needed to find solutions that are close to optimal. Of particular use are computational methods of polynomial optimization, where the optimization constraints include polynomial inequalities. This talk will provide an overview of different ways in which auxiliary functions can be used to study nonlinear ODEs and PDEs, as well as how polynomial optimization can be used to implement these methods computationally. Methods will be illustrated using applications to various complex systems.

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0500 2020-02-25T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-25T13:00:00-05:00 Weiser Hall The Center for the Study of Complex Systems Workshop / Seminar David Goluskin
Complex Systems Seminar | Principles of Pattern Formation for Confined Elastic Shells (February 27, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/72576 72576-18018177@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 27, 2020 11:30am
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: The Center for the Study of Complex Systems

Dried fruits wrinkle for the same reason that leaves and flowers do — mechanical instabilities arising due to a naturally occurring mismatch in lengths. Can such geometric incompatibilities be used for the rational design and control of wrinkle patterns at will? In this talk, we discuss the possibility of designing wrinkle patterns "in the large" using a recently derived effective or coarse-grained model for wrinkles arising in the vanishing thickness limit. After explaining the basic mechanics involved, we show how the model predicts the patterns in various experiments and simulations of thin and ultrathin confined elastic shells. More generally, we derive a classification scheme for wrinkle patterns into three basic types, as well as a Plateau-like principle predicting the arrangement of wrinkles in the negatively-curved (saddle-shaped) case. Such rules open the way towards the principled design of wrinkle patterns, with potential applications ranging from flexible electronics to synthetic skins.

This is joint work with Yousra Timounay and Eleni Katifori (UPenn), and Desislava Todorova and Joseph D. Paulsen (Syracuse).

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:12:15 -0500 2020-02-27T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-27T13:00:00-05:00 Weiser Hall The Center for the Study of Complex Systems Workshop / Seminar Ian Tobasco
Book Club - Part 1: More than enough: claiming space for who you are (no matter what they say), by Elaine Welteroth (February 27, 2020 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72085 72085-17937813@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 27, 2020 6:00pm
Location: Duderstadt Center
Organized By: MUSES

The Movement of Underrepresented Sisters in Engineering and Science (MUSES) has a new book club this semester. The book chosen is "More More than enough: claiming space for who you are (no matter what they say), by Elaine Welteroth.

If you would like to join us with this book club, please RSVP with the link below:
https://forms.gle/6MBQY3WEyVwVL4VW7

Books will be given to people interested to come to our discussions.

When: Thu, Feb 27th, 6pm-7pm
Where: North Campus, room: TBD

for questions or more information, contact: umichmuses@gmail.com

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Meeting Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:56:48 -0500 2020-02-27T18:00:00-05:00 2020-02-27T19:00:00-05:00 Duderstadt Center MUSES Meeting Duderstadt Center
Sarah D. Olson: Sperm Navigation in Complex Environments (February 28, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72343 72343-17974695@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 28, 2020 3:00pm
Location: East Hall
Organized By: Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering

Abstract: Microorganisms can swim in a variety of environments, interacting with chemicals and other proteins in the fluid. In this talk, we will highlight recent computational methods and results for swimming efficiency and hydrodynamic interactions of swimmers in different fluid environments. Sperm are modeled via a centerline representation where forces are solved for using elastic rod theory. The method of regularized Stokeslets is used to solve the fluid-structure interaction where emergent swimming speeds can be compared to asymptotic analysis. In the case of fluids with extra proteins or cells that may act as friction, swimming speeds may be enhanced and attraction may not occur.

Bio: Sarah Olson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Olson received her undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Biology from Providence College, a master’s from the University of Rhode Island in Mathematics, and a PhD in Biomathematics from North Carolina State University. She has worked in the general areas of fluid dynamics, scientific computing, and mathematical biology.

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Workshop / Seminar Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:26:07 -0500 2020-02-28T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-28T16:00:00-05:00 East Hall Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering Workshop / Seminar S.D. Olson
DCMB Weekly Seminar (March 11, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73002 73002-18123077@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 4:00pm
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Organized By: DCMB Seminar Series

Abstract:

In this talk, some major challenges are reviewed of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address the needs of medicine and healthcare. These challenges include technical issues such as data-related and/or algorithmic challenges that the use of AI for medicine would present. The speaker then presents some potential solutions in form of novel algorithmic approaches that may at least partially address some of these challenges.

BlueJeans livestream: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/rbuvycdc

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 11 Mar 2020 08:49:28 -0400 2020-03-11T16:00:00-04:00 2020-03-11T17:00:00-04:00 DCMB Seminar Series Lecture / Discussion
Geometry and Music (March 12, 2020 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73390 73390-18214931@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 12, 2020 5:00pm
Location: East Hall
Organized By: Department of Mathematics

It has long been known that there is a deep connection between Mathematics and Music. In this talk, Purnaprajna shows how modern algebraic geometry inspired by ideas and methods of Alexander Grothendieck sheds light on the connection between different genres of music. He develops a meta geometric framework which gives raise to the so called “Metaraga system”; a system with its own grammar and syntax. This integrates elements of Indian and Western classical music, jazz and the blues. Moreover it gives rise to a music with no vantage point of east or west. Metaraga system’s mathematical under pinning lies in category theoretic algebraic geometry, and Grothendieck like topologies. The dictionary that is set up is both ways; music from math and math from music. This power point presentation will contain both audio and visual elements to illustrate some of the thoughts mentioned above

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:21:34 -0500 2020-03-12T17:00:00-04:00 2020-03-12T18:00:00-04:00 East Hall Department of Mathematics Lecture / Discussion Purnaprajna Bangere
Pi Day (March 14, 2020 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/73318 73318-18197314@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:00am
Location: South Quad
Organized By: Michigan Dining

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Michigan Dining has a multitude of "Pi"s at all dining halls to celebrate this day of limitless opportunities.

How many digits can you remember?

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Well-being Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:25:17 -0500 2020-03-14T08:00:00-04:00 2020-03-14T20:00:00-04:00 South Quad Michigan Dining Well-being Pi Day
Learning for Humanoid Multi-Contact Navigation Planning (April 29, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/74351 74351-18664212@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Michigan Robotics

Humanoids' abilities to navigate uneven terrain make them well-suited for disaster response efforts, but humanoid motion planning in unstructured environments remains a challenging problem. In this thesis we focus on planning contact sequences for a humanoid robot navigating in large unstructured environments using multi-contact motion, including both foot and palm contacts. In particular, we address the two following questions: (1) How do we efficiently generate a feasible contact sequence? and (2) How do we generate contact sequences which lead to dynamically-robust motions?

For the first question, we propose a library-based method that retrieves motion plans from a library constructed offline, and adapts them with local trajectory optimization to generate the full motion plan from the start to the goal. This approach outperforms a conventional graph search contact planner when it is difficult to decide which contact is preferable with a simplified robot model and local environment information. We also propose a learning approach to estimate the difficulty to traverse a certain region based on the environment features. By integrating the two approaches, we propose a planning framework that uses graph search planner to find contact sequences around easy regions. When it is necessary to go through a difficult region, the framework switches to use the library-based method around the region to find a feasible contact sequence faster.

For the second question, we consider dynamic motions in contact planning. Most humanoid motion generators do not optimize the dynamic robustness of a contact sequence. By querying a learned model to predict the dynamic feasibility and robustness of each contact transition from a centroidal dynamics optimizer, the proposed planner efficiently finds contact sequences which lead to dynamically-robust motions. We also propose a learning-based footstep planner which takes external disturbances into account. The planner considers not only the poses of the planned contact sequence, but also alternative contacts near the planned contact sequence that can be used to recover from external disturbances. Neural networks are trained to efficiently predict multi-contact zero-step and one-step capturability, which allows the planner to generate contact sequences robust to external disturbances efficiently.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:36:37 -0400 2020-04-29T15:00:00-04:00 2020-04-29T17:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Michigan Robotics Livestream / Virtual robot planning on uneven terrain