Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Sky Tonight (February 1, 2020 2:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758087@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 1, 2020 2:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-01T14:30:00-05:00 2020-02-01T15:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Science Forum Demo (February 1, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70941 70941-17758028@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 1, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above.

Home to 84% of North American surface fresh water, complex ecosystems, and more than 30 million people, the Great Lakes are the backdrop for all life on both of Michigan’s peninsulas. Explore their natural history, current human impact, and the challenges for the future. Can you guess where the oldest fossils are? Or how much of the world’s accessible fresh water the Lakes contain? Join us.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:50:16 -0500 2020-02-01T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-01T15:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion UMMNH Science Forum
Biodiversity Lab Chat (February 1, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69903 69903-17758055@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 1, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Biodiversity Genomics Lab on the second floor, near the giant pterosaur, to learn about how and why scientists process DNA samples from plants and animals around the world.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:31:16 -0500 2020-02-01T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-01T15:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other Biological Sciences Building
Two Small Pieces of Glass (February 1, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69908 69908-17758123@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 1, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A look at telescopes, big and little, simple and complex. Learn about how telescopes use light, and gain an understanding of how they work. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:58 -0500 2020-02-01T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-01T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Two Small Pieces of Glass
Museum Highlights Tour (February 1, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17757993@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 1, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-01T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-01T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Cosmic Colors (February 2, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69906 69906-17758113@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 10:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A colorful look at the spectrum of energy that we call light, and how we use it to learn about our world and beyond. Visual and fun. Suitable for ages five and up, plus families of all ages. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:30 -0500 2020-02-02T10:30:00-05:00 2020-02-02T11:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Cosmic Colors
Science Forum Demo (February 2, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/70939 70939-17758020@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 11:00am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Take a journey through deep time as we explore a story that has taken millions of years to unfold, and then examine a brand new discovery! Where did life begin? How did the first four-footed land animals emerge? And why do fossil whales have feet? Participants examine the museum’s fossil whales and related species as they learn about the evolutionary processes responsible for the diversity of life on earth. After a brief presentation, visitors can make a cast of a tooth from an ancient whale species called Dorudon and help to construct an evolutionary timeline.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:18:04 -0500 2020-02-02T11:00:00-05:00 2020-02-02T11:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Science Forum Demos
Paleo Prep Lab Chat (February 2, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69902 69902-17758051@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Paleo Prep Lab near the mastodons and learn about the tools and skills needed to prepare and cast fossils for research and display.

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Class / Instruction Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:29:38 -0500 2020-02-02T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-02T11:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Class / Instruction Biological Sciences Building
Sky Tonight (February 2, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758092@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-02T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-02T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Museum Highlights Tour (February 2, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17757998@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-02T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-02T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Sky Tonight (February 2, 2020 12:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758100@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 12:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-02T12:30:00-05:00 2020-02-02T13:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Scientist in the Forum (February 2, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69901 69901-17758042@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Check at the Welcome Desk for schedule.

Join a University of Michigan researcher in the Science Forum for a special peek into cutting-edge research. Interactive presentations last about 15 minutes, with time for conversation afterwards. Presentations are appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Schedule subject to change.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:32:50 -0500 2020-02-02T13:00:00-05:00 2020-02-02T13:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Scientists in the Forum, most weekends at 1:00 p.m.
Sky Tonight (February 2, 2020 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758104@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 1:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-02T13:30:00-05:00 2020-02-02T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Wonderful World of Whales Tour (February 2, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70938 70938-17758011@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Discover a world where prehistoric whales had four limbs and walked on land! Learn about how whales and dolphins made the transition from land back into the water as you examine specimens that were distant or direct ancestors to modern cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:08:47 -0500 2020-02-02T14:00:00-05:00 2020-02-02T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH Prehistoric Whales
Science Forum Demo (February 2, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70941 70941-17758033@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above.

Home to 84% of North American surface fresh water, complex ecosystems, and more than 30 million people, the Great Lakes are the backdrop for all life on both of Michigan’s peninsulas. Explore their natural history, current human impact, and the challenges for the future. Can you guess where the oldest fossils are? Or how much of the world’s accessible fresh water the Lakes contain? Join us.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:50:16 -0500 2020-02-02T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-02T15:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion UMMNH Science Forum
Biodiversity Lab Chat (February 2, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69903 69903-17758060@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Biodiversity Genomics Lab on the second floor, near the giant pterosaur, to learn about how and why scientists process DNA samples from plants and animals around the world.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:31:16 -0500 2020-02-02T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-02T15:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other Biological Sciences Building
Two Small Pieces of Glass (February 2, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69908 69908-17758128@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A look at telescopes, big and little, simple and complex. Learn about how telescopes use light, and gain an understanding of how they work. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:58 -0500 2020-02-02T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-02T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Two Small Pieces of Glass
Museum Highlights Tour (February 2, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17758002@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 2, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-02T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-02T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
BME Student Speaker: Xiaotian Tan (February 3, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72234 72234-17963872@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 3, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL)
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

Biosensors are devices or systems that can be used to detect, quantify, and analyze targets with biological activities and functions. As one of the largest subsets of biosensors, biomolecular sensors are specifically developed and programmed to detect, quantify and analyze biomolecules in liquid samples. Wide-ranging applications have made immunoassays increasingly popular for biomolecular detection and quantification. Among these, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) are of particular interest due to high specificity and reproducibility. To some extent, ELISA has been regarded as a “gold standard” for quantifying analytes (especially protein analytes) in both clinical diagnostics and fundamental biological research. However, traditional (96-well plate-based) ELISA still suffers from several notable drawbacks, such as long assay time (4–6 hours), lengthy procedures, and large sample/reagent consumption (∼100 μL). These inherent disadvantages still significantly limit traditional ELISA's applicability to areas such as rapid clinical diagnosis of acute diseases (e.g., viral pneumonia, acute organ rejection), and biological research that requires accurate measurements with precious or low abundance samples (e.g., tail vein serum from a mouse). Thus, a bimolecular sensing technology that has high sensitivity, short assay time, and small sample/reagent consumption is still strongly desired. In this dissertation, we introduce the development of a multifunctional and automated optofluidic biosensing platform that can resolve the aforementioned problems. In contrast to conventional plate-based ELISA, our optofluidic ELISA platform utilizes mass-producible polystyrene microfluidic channels with a high surface-to-volume ratio as the immunoassay reactors, which greatly shortens the total assay time. We also developed a low-noise signal amplification protocol and an optical signal quantification system that was optimized for the optofluidic ELISA platform. Our optofluidic ELISA platform provides several attractive features such as small sample/reagent consumption (<8 μL), short total assay time (30-45 min), high sensitivity (~1 pg/mL for most markers), and a broad dynamic range (3-4 orders of magnitude). Using these features, we successfully quantified mouse FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) concentration with a single drop of tail vein serum. We also successfully monitored bladder cancer progression in orthotopic xenografted mice with only <50 μL of mouse urine. More excitingly, we achieved highly-sensitive exosome quantification and multiplexed immuno-profiling with <40 ng/mL of total input protein (per assay). These remarkable milestones could not be achieved with conventional plate-based ELISA but were enabled by our unique optofluidic ELISA.

As an emerging member of the bimolecular sensor family, our optofluidic ELISA platform provides a high-performance and cost-effective tool for a plethora of applications, including endocrinal, cancer animal model, cellular biology, and even forensic science research. In the future, this technology platform can also be renovated for clinical applications such as personalized cancer diagnosis/prognosis and rapid point-of-care diagnostics for infectious diseases.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:19:52 -0500 2020-02-03T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-03T13:00:00-05:00 Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL) Biomedical Engineering Lecture / Discussion Xiaotian Tan
Complex Systems Seminar | "Human and Ecological System Characteristics Influence Gains from Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management" (February 4, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/71748 71748-17877266@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:30am
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: The Center for the Study of Complex Systems

The Seminar is presented as part of UM "Earth Day at 50"

Ecosystem-based fisheries management has emerged as a new approach to fisheries management, broadening the scope beyond the traditional single-fishery management paradigm. A broader scope, however, necessitates additional information on system components and new methodologies to design management approaches that consider ecological, human, and human-ecological connections. Although there have been calls for increased consideration of system linkages and ecological and socioeconomic components and outcomes, relatively little work has been done to-date. In this paper we develop a dynamic, integrated, human-ecological model. It incorporates ecological connectivity between species in the form of a foodweb, a human system comprised of fishers who choose among multiple fisheries to fish in subject to management program design, and fisher harvest linking the ecological and human components. We identify the human and ecological conditions under which gains from management approaches that account for the system connectivity relative to traditional single-fishery management policies are greatest, providing insight into when the returns to using more complex models to design fisheries management policies will be greatest.

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Workshop / Seminar Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:37:14 -0500 2020-02-04T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-04T13:00:00-05:00 Weiser Hall The Center for the Study of Complex Systems Workshop / Seminar Kailin Kroetz
Sky Tonight (February 6, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758064@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 6, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-06T17:30:00-05:00 2020-02-06T18:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Sky Tonight (February 6, 2020 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758068@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-06T18:30:00-05:00 2020-02-06T19:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Cosmic Colors (February 8, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69906 69906-17758109@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 10:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A colorful look at the spectrum of energy that we call light, and how we use it to learn about our world and beyond. Visual and fun. Suitable for ages five and up, plus families of all ages. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:30 -0500 2020-02-08T10:30:00-05:00 2020-02-08T11:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Cosmic Colors
Science Forum Demo (February 8, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/70939 70939-17758016@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 11:00am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Take a journey through deep time as we explore a story that has taken millions of years to unfold, and then examine a brand new discovery! Where did life begin? How did the first four-footed land animals emerge? And why do fossil whales have feet? Participants examine the museum’s fossil whales and related species as they learn about the evolutionary processes responsible for the diversity of life on earth. After a brief presentation, visitors can make a cast of a tooth from an ancient whale species called Dorudon and help to construct an evolutionary timeline.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:18:04 -0500 2020-02-08T11:00:00-05:00 2020-02-08T11:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Science Forum Demos
Paleo Prep Lab Chat (February 8, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69902 69902-17758047@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Paleo Prep Lab near the mastodons and learn about the tools and skills needed to prepare and cast fossils for research and display.

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Class / Instruction Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:29:38 -0500 2020-02-08T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-08T11:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Class / Instruction Biological Sciences Building
Sky Tonight (February 8, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758073@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-08T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-08T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Museum Highlights Tour (February 8, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17757989@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-08T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-08T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Sky Tonight (February 8, 2020 12:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758078@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 12:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-08T12:30:00-05:00 2020-02-08T13:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Scientist in the Forum (February 8, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69901 69901-17758038@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Check at the Welcome Desk for schedule.

Join a University of Michigan researcher in the Science Forum for a special peek into cutting-edge research. Interactive presentations last about 15 minutes, with time for conversation afterwards. Presentations are appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Schedule subject to change.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:32:50 -0500 2020-02-08T13:00:00-05:00 2020-02-08T13:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Scientists in the Forum, most weekends at 1:00 p.m.
Sky Tonight (February 8, 2020 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758083@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 1:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-08T13:30:00-05:00 2020-02-08T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Wonderful World of Whales Tour (February 8, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70938 70938-17758007@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Discover a world where prehistoric whales had four limbs and walked on land! Learn about how whales and dolphins made the transition from land back into the water as you examine specimens that were distant or direct ancestors to modern cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:08:47 -0500 2020-02-08T14:00:00-05:00 2020-02-08T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH Prehistoric Whales
Sky Tonight (February 8, 2020 2:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758088@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 2:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-08T14:30:00-05:00 2020-02-08T15:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
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
Science Forum Demo (February 8, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70941 70941-17758029@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above.

Home to 84% of North American surface fresh water, complex ecosystems, and more than 30 million people, the Great Lakes are the backdrop for all life on both of Michigan’s peninsulas. Explore their natural history, current human impact, and the challenges for the future. Can you guess where the oldest fossils are? Or how much of the world’s accessible fresh water the Lakes contain? Join us.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:50:16 -0500 2020-02-08T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-08T15:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion UMMNH Science Forum
Biodiversity Lab Chat (February 8, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69903 69903-17758056@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Biodiversity Genomics Lab on the second floor, near the giant pterosaur, to learn about how and why scientists process DNA samples from plants and animals around the world.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:31:16 -0500 2020-02-08T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-08T15:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other Biological Sciences Building
Two Small Pieces of Glass (February 8, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69908 69908-17758124@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A look at telescopes, big and little, simple and complex. Learn about how telescopes use light, and gain an understanding of how they work. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:58 -0500 2020-02-08T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-08T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Two Small Pieces of Glass
Museum Highlights Tour (February 8, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17757994@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 8, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-08T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-08T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Cosmic Colors (February 9, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69906 69906-17758114@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 10:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A colorful look at the spectrum of energy that we call light, and how we use it to learn about our world and beyond. Visual and fun. Suitable for ages five and up, plus families of all ages. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:30 -0500 2020-02-09T10:30:00-05:00 2020-02-09T11:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Cosmic Colors
Science Forum Demo (February 9, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/70939 70939-17758021@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 11:00am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Take a journey through deep time as we explore a story that has taken millions of years to unfold, and then examine a brand new discovery! Where did life begin? How did the first four-footed land animals emerge? And why do fossil whales have feet? Participants examine the museum’s fossil whales and related species as they learn about the evolutionary processes responsible for the diversity of life on earth. After a brief presentation, visitors can make a cast of a tooth from an ancient whale species called Dorudon and help to construct an evolutionary timeline.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:18:04 -0500 2020-02-09T11:00:00-05:00 2020-02-09T11:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Science Forum Demos
Paleo Prep Lab Chat (February 9, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69902 69902-17758052@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Paleo Prep Lab near the mastodons and learn about the tools and skills needed to prepare and cast fossils for research and display.

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Class / Instruction Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:29:38 -0500 2020-02-09T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-09T11:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Class / Instruction Biological Sciences Building
Sky Tonight (February 9, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758096@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-09T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-09T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Museum Highlights Tour (February 9, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17757999@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-09T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-09T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Sky Tonight (February 9, 2020 12:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758101@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 12:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-09T12:30:00-05:00 2020-02-09T13:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Scientist in the Forum (February 9, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69901 69901-17758043@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Check at the Welcome Desk for schedule.

Join a University of Michigan researcher in the Science Forum for a special peek into cutting-edge research. Interactive presentations last about 15 minutes, with time for conversation afterwards. Presentations are appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Schedule subject to change.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:32:50 -0500 2020-02-09T13:00:00-05:00 2020-02-09T13:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Scientists in the Forum, most weekends at 1:00 p.m.
Sky Tonight (February 9, 2020 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758105@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 1:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-09T13:30:00-05:00 2020-02-09T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Wonderful World of Whales Tour (February 9, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70938 70938-17758012@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Discover a world where prehistoric whales had four limbs and walked on land! Learn about how whales and dolphins made the transition from land back into the water as you examine specimens that were distant or direct ancestors to modern cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:08:47 -0500 2020-02-09T14:00:00-05:00 2020-02-09T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH Prehistoric Whales
Science Forum Demo (February 9, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70941 70941-17758034@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above.

Home to 84% of North American surface fresh water, complex ecosystems, and more than 30 million people, the Great Lakes are the backdrop for all life on both of Michigan’s peninsulas. Explore their natural history, current human impact, and the challenges for the future. Can you guess where the oldest fossils are? Or how much of the world’s accessible fresh water the Lakes contain? Join us.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:50:16 -0500 2020-02-09T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-09T15:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion UMMNH Science Forum
Biodiversity Lab Chat (February 9, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69903 69903-17758061@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Biodiversity Genomics Lab on the second floor, near the giant pterosaur, to learn about how and why scientists process DNA samples from plants and animals around the world.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:31:16 -0500 2020-02-09T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-09T15:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other Biological Sciences Building
Two Small Pieces of Glass (February 9, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69908 69908-17758129@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A look at telescopes, big and little, simple and complex. Learn about how telescopes use light, and gain an understanding of how they work. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:58 -0500 2020-02-09T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-09T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Two Small Pieces of Glass
Museum Highlights Tour (February 9, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17758003@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 9, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-09T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-09T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
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
BME Ph.D Defense: Xiaotian Tan (February 12, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/72235 72235-17963874@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 11:00am
Location: Cooley Building
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

Biosensors are devices or systems that can be used to detect, quantify, and analyze targets with biological activities and functions. As one of the largest subsets of biosensors, biomolecular sensors are specifically developed and programmed to detect, quantify and analyze biomolecules in liquid samples.

Wide-ranging applications have made immunoassays increasingly popular for biomolecular detection and quantification. Among these, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) are of particular interest due to high specificity and reproducibility. To some extent, ELISA has been regarded as a “gold standard” for quantifying analytes (especially protein analytes) in both clinical diagnostics and fundamental biological research. However, traditional (96-well plate-based) ELISA still suffers from several notable drawbacks, such as long assay time (4–6 hours), lengthy procedures, and large sample/reagent consumption (∼100 μL). These inherent disadvantages still significantly limit traditional ELISA's applicability to areas such as rapid clinical diagnosis of acute diseases (e.g., viral pneumonia, acute organ rejection), and biological research that requires accurate measurements with precious or low abundance samples (e.g., tail vein serum from a mouse). Thus, a bimolecular sensing technology that has high sensitivity, short assay time, and small sample/reagent consumption is still strongly desired.

In this dissertation, we introduce the development of a multifunctional and automated optofluidic biosensing platform that can resolve the aforementioned problems. In contrast to conventional plate-based ELISA, our optofluidic ELISA platform utilizes mass-producible polystyrene microfluidic channels with a high surface-to-volume ratio as the immunoassay reactors, which greatly shortens the total assay time. We also developed a low-noise signal amplification protocol and an optical signal quantification system that was optimized for the optofluidic ELISA platform.

Our optofluidic ELISA platform provides several attractive features such as small sample/reagent consumption (<8 µL), short total assay time (30-45 min), high sensitivity (~1 pg/mL for most markers), and a broad dynamic range (3-4 orders of magnitude). Using these features, we successfully quantified mouse FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) concentration with a single drop of tail vein serum. We also successfully monitored bladder cancer progression in orthotopic xenografted mice with only <50 µL of mouse urine. More excitingly, we achieved highly-sensitive exosome quantification and multiplexed immuno-profiling with <40 ng/mL of total input protein (per assay). These remarkable milestones could not be achieved with conventional plate-based ELISA but were enabled by our unique optofluidic ELISA.

As an emerging member of the bimolecular sensor family, our optofluidic ELISA platform provides a high-performance and cost-effective tool for a plethora of applications, including endocrinal, cancer animal model, cellular biology, and even forensic science research. In the future, this technology platform can also be renovated for clinical applications such as personalized cancer diagnosis/prognosis and rapid point-of-care diagnostics for infectious diseases.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:28:04 -0500 2020-02-12T11:00:00-05:00 2020-02-12T12:00:00-05:00 Cooley Building Biomedical Engineering Lecture / Discussion Xiaotian Tan
2020 Ford Distinguished Lecture in Physics | Tracking the Motion Inside Molecules with X-Ray Lasers (February 12, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70890 70890-17732907@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Department Colloquia

The last decade marked the development of a new kind of powerful research laser that can deliver a trillion 1-Angstrom x-rays in a femtosecond or even less. This x-ray free-electron laser is revolutionizing the way scientists observe dynamics on the quantum scale in the laboratory. We are beginning to learn how to track the relative motion of atoms inside molecules. Professor Bucksbaum will discuss the current efforts and future opportunities to employ these sources for molecular movies.

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:51:38 -0500 2020-02-12T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-12T17:00:00-05:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Department Colloquia Workshop / Seminar electrons streaming
BME 500: Leyuan Ma, Ph.D. (February 13, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70420 70420-17594472@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 13, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has shown dramatic clinical responses in hematologic malignancies, with a high proportion of durable complete remissions elicited in leukemia and lymphomas. However, achieving the full promise of CAR T-cell therapy, especially in solid tumors, will require further advances in this form of cellular therapy. A key challenge is maintaining a sufficient pool of functional CAR T cells in vivo. We recently developed a strategy to target vaccines to lymph nodes, by linking peptide antigens to albumin-binding phospholipid-polymers. Constitutive trafficking of albumin from blood to lymph makes it ideal chaperone to concentrate these “amphiphile-vaccine” molecules in lymph nodes that would otherwise be rapidly dispersed in the bloodstream following parenteral injection. These lipid-polymer conjugates also exhibit the property that they insert in cell membranes on arrival in lymph nodes. Here, we generated amphiphile CAR T ligand (amph-ligand) vaccine by exploiting these dual lymph node targeting and membrane-decorating properties to repeatedly expand and rejuvenate CAR T cells through the chimeric receptor in native lymph node microenvironment. We evaluated this approach in the presence of a complete host immune system. Amph-ligand vaccine boosting triggered massive CAR T expansion, increased donor cell polyfunctionality, and enhanced anti-tumor efficacy in multiple immunocompetent tumor models. We demonstrate two approaches to generalize this strategy to any CAR, enabling this simple HLA-independent vaccination approach to enhance CAR T functionality to be applied to existing CAR T cell designs. Taken together, our amph-ligand vaccine provides a simple engineering solution to augment CAR T-cell therapy.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:11:56 -0500 2020-02-13T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-13T17:00:00-05:00 Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building Biomedical Engineering Lecture / Discussion BME Logo
Ace Your Courses: Metacognition is Key! (February 13, 2020 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70903 70903-17735208@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 13, 2020 5:00pm
Location: Undergraduate Science Building
Organized By: Science Learning Center

Have you ever found yourself putting forth a great deal of effort into your courses, but not feeling like you are actually learning or are left unsatisfied with your grade? This workshop, based on the work of Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire, will enable you to analyze your current learning strategies, understand exactly what changes you need to implement to earn an A in your courses, identify concrete strategies to use during the remainder of your semester, and become a more efficient learner.

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:19:28 -0500 2020-02-13T17:00:00-05:00 2020-02-13T18:30:00-05:00 Undergraduate Science Building Science Learning Center Workshop / Seminar Teach Yourself How to Learn by Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire
Sky Tonight (February 13, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758065@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 13, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-13T17:30:00-05:00 2020-02-13T18:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
SEAS 2020 Michigan Environmental Justice Summit (February 13, 2020 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70372 70372-17592357@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:00pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Program in the Environment (PitE)

The School for Environment and Sustainability honors the 30th Anniversary of the “Incidence of Environmental Hazards Conference,” which helped put environmental justice (EJ) on the national radar for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Building on the momentum of the 1990 conference, the University of Michigan soon became the first university to establish environmental justice as an academic field of study. Join us for a dynamic discussion with our panel of environmental justice game-changers:

- Robert Bullard, 'Father of Environmental Justice"; named one of 13 Environmental Leaders of the Century by Newsweek

- Rhiana Gunn-Wright, Policy Director, New Consensus; An architect of the Green New Deal

- Charles Lee, Senior Policy Advisor, EPA; EJ pioneer and principal author of the landmark report, Toxic Wastes and Race in the United States

- Regina Strong, Environmental Justice Public Advocate, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy

- Michelle Martinez (MS '08), Panel Moderator; Coordinator, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, Detroit-based EJ activist, speaker, writer, and mother

For tickets, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-environmental-justice-summit-2020-tickets-84740474039

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Presentation Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:40:17 -0500 2020-02-13T18:00:00-05:00 2020-02-13T20:00:00-05:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Program in the Environment (PitE) Presentation Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Sky Tonight (February 13, 2020 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758069@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-13T18:30:00-05:00 2020-02-13T19:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Cosmic Colors (February 15, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69906 69906-17758110@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A colorful look at the spectrum of energy that we call light, and how we use it to learn about our world and beyond. Visual and fun. Suitable for ages five and up, plus families of all ages. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:30 -0500 2020-02-15T10:30:00-05:00 2020-02-15T11:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Cosmic Colors
Saturday Morning Physics | Ocean Modeling: Big Computers, Big Science (February 15, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/71160 71160-17783477@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:30am
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Saturday Morning Physics

In this talk, Professor Arbic will describe how ocean circulation models work and how they predict physical motions in the ocean, including currents, eddies, and tides. He will discuss the many applications of ocean models, including short-term ocean forecasting, national security applications, longer-term global change predictions, and preparing for satellite ocean monitoring missions. The talk will focus on the work done in our group here at University of Michigan, with a focus on oceanic eddies and tides.

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:29:14 -0500 2020-02-15T10:30:00-05:00 2020-02-15T11:30:00-05:00 Weiser Hall Saturday Morning Physics Workshop / Seminar The Pleiades Supercomputer which some of the models Professor Arbic uses runs on. (NASA)
Science Forum Demo (February 15, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/70939 70939-17758017@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 11:00am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Take a journey through deep time as we explore a story that has taken millions of years to unfold, and then examine a brand new discovery! Where did life begin? How did the first four-footed land animals emerge? And why do fossil whales have feet? Participants examine the museum’s fossil whales and related species as they learn about the evolutionary processes responsible for the diversity of life on earth. After a brief presentation, visitors can make a cast of a tooth from an ancient whale species called Dorudon and help to construct an evolutionary timeline.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:18:04 -0500 2020-02-15T11:00:00-05:00 2020-02-15T11:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Science Forum Demos
Paleo Prep Lab Chat (February 15, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69902 69902-17758048@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Paleo Prep Lab near the mastodons and learn about the tools and skills needed to prepare and cast fossils for research and display.

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Class / Instruction Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:29:38 -0500 2020-02-15T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-15T11:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Class / Instruction Biological Sciences Building
Sky Tonight (February 15, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758074@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-15T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-15T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Museum Highlights Tour (February 15, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17757990@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-15T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-15T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Sky Tonight (February 15, 2020 12:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758079@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 12:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-15T12:30:00-05:00 2020-02-15T13:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Scientist in the Forum (February 15, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69901 69901-17758039@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Check at the Welcome Desk for schedule.

Join a University of Michigan researcher in the Science Forum for a special peek into cutting-edge research. Interactive presentations last about 15 minutes, with time for conversation afterwards. Presentations are appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Schedule subject to change.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:32:50 -0500 2020-02-15T13:00:00-05:00 2020-02-15T13:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Scientists in the Forum, most weekends at 1:00 p.m.
Sky Tonight (February 15, 2020 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758084@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 1:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-15T13:30:00-05:00 2020-02-15T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Wonderful World of Whales Tour (February 15, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70938 70938-17758008@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Discover a world where prehistoric whales had four limbs and walked on land! Learn about how whales and dolphins made the transition from land back into the water as you examine specimens that were distant or direct ancestors to modern cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:08:47 -0500 2020-02-15T14:00:00-05:00 2020-02-15T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH Prehistoric Whales
Sky Tonight (February 15, 2020 2:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758089@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 2:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-15T14:30:00-05:00 2020-02-15T15:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Science Forum Demo (February 15, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70941 70941-17758030@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above.

Home to 84% of North American surface fresh water, complex ecosystems, and more than 30 million people, the Great Lakes are the backdrop for all life on both of Michigan’s peninsulas. Explore their natural history, current human impact, and the challenges for the future. Can you guess where the oldest fossils are? Or how much of the world’s accessible fresh water the Lakes contain? Join us.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:50:16 -0500 2020-02-15T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-15T15:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion UMMNH Science Forum
Biodiversity Lab Chat (February 15, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69903 69903-17758057@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Biodiversity Genomics Lab on the second floor, near the giant pterosaur, to learn about how and why scientists process DNA samples from plants and animals around the world.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:31:16 -0500 2020-02-15T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-15T15:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other Biological Sciences Building
Two Small Pieces of Glass (February 15, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69908 69908-17758125@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A look at telescopes, big and little, simple and complex. Learn about how telescopes use light, and gain an understanding of how they work. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:58 -0500 2020-02-15T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-15T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Two Small Pieces of Glass
Museum Highlights Tour (February 15, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17757995@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 15, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-15T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-15T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Cosmic Colors (February 16, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69906 69906-17758115@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 10:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A colorful look at the spectrum of energy that we call light, and how we use it to learn about our world and beyond. Visual and fun. Suitable for ages five and up, plus families of all ages. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:30 -0500 2020-02-16T10:30:00-05:00 2020-02-16T11:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Cosmic Colors
Science Forum Demo (February 16, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/70939 70939-17758022@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 11:00am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Take a journey through deep time as we explore a story that has taken millions of years to unfold, and then examine a brand new discovery! Where did life begin? How did the first four-footed land animals emerge? And why do fossil whales have feet? Participants examine the museum’s fossil whales and related species as they learn about the evolutionary processes responsible for the diversity of life on earth. After a brief presentation, visitors can make a cast of a tooth from an ancient whale species called Dorudon and help to construct an evolutionary timeline.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:18:04 -0500 2020-02-16T11:00:00-05:00 2020-02-16T11:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Science Forum Demos
Paleo Prep Lab Chat (February 16, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69902 69902-17758053@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Paleo Prep Lab near the mastodons and learn about the tools and skills needed to prepare and cast fossils for research and display.

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Class / Instruction Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:29:38 -0500 2020-02-16T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-16T11:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Class / Instruction Biological Sciences Building
Sky Tonight (February 16, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758097@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-16T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-16T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Museum Highlights Tour (February 16, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17758000@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-16T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-16T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Sky Tonight (February 16, 2020 12:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758102@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 12:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-16T12:30:00-05:00 2020-02-16T13:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Scientist in the Forum (February 16, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69901 69901-17758044@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Check at the Welcome Desk for schedule.

Join a University of Michigan researcher in the Science Forum for a special peek into cutting-edge research. Interactive presentations last about 15 minutes, with time for conversation afterwards. Presentations are appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Schedule subject to change.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:32:50 -0500 2020-02-16T13:00:00-05:00 2020-02-16T13:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Scientists in the Forum, most weekends at 1:00 p.m.
Sky Tonight (February 16, 2020 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758106@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 1:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-16T13:30:00-05:00 2020-02-16T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Wonderful World of Whales Tour (February 16, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70938 70938-17758013@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Discover a world where prehistoric whales had four limbs and walked on land! Learn about how whales and dolphins made the transition from land back into the water as you examine specimens that were distant or direct ancestors to modern cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:08:47 -0500 2020-02-16T14:00:00-05:00 2020-02-16T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH Prehistoric Whales
Science Forum Demo (February 16, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70941 70941-17758035@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above.

Home to 84% of North American surface fresh water, complex ecosystems, and more than 30 million people, the Great Lakes are the backdrop for all life on both of Michigan’s peninsulas. Explore their natural history, current human impact, and the challenges for the future. Can you guess where the oldest fossils are? Or how much of the world’s accessible fresh water the Lakes contain? Join us.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:50:16 -0500 2020-02-16T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-16T15:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion UMMNH Science Forum
Biodiversity Lab Chat (February 16, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69903 69903-17758062@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Biodiversity Genomics Lab on the second floor, near the giant pterosaur, to learn about how and why scientists process DNA samples from plants and animals around the world.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:31:16 -0500 2020-02-16T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-16T15:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other Biological Sciences Building
Two Small Pieces of Glass (February 16, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69908 69908-17758130@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A look at telescopes, big and little, simple and complex. Learn about how telescopes use light, and gain an understanding of how they work. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:58 -0500 2020-02-16T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-16T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Two Small Pieces of Glass
Museum Highlights Tour (February 16, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17758004@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 16, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-16T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-16T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Cosmic Colors (February 17, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69906 69906-17758117@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 17, 2020 10:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A colorful look at the spectrum of energy that we call light, and how we use it to learn about our world and beyond. Visual and fun. Suitable for ages five and up, plus families of all ages. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:30 -0500 2020-02-17T10:30:00-05:00 2020-02-17T11:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Cosmic Colors
Sky Tonight (February 17, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758118@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 17, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-17T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-17T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Sky Tonight (February 17, 2020 12:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758119@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 17, 2020 12:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-17T12:30:00-05:00 2020-02-17T13:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Sky Tonight (February 17, 2020 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758120@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 17, 2020 1:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-17T13:30:00-05:00 2020-02-17T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Sky Tonight (February 17, 2020 2:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758121@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 17, 2020 2:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-17T14:30:00-05:00 2020-02-17T15:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Two Small Pieces of Glass (February 17, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69908 69908-17758122@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 17, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A look at telescopes, big and little, simple and complex. Learn about how telescopes use light, and gain an understanding of how they work. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:58 -0500 2020-02-17T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-17T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Two Small Pieces of Glass
Complex Systems Seminar | A Minimal Mathematical Model for Free Market Competition Through Advertising (February 18, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/72638 72638-18035585@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 11:30am
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: The Center for the Study of Complex Systems

Firms in the U.S. spend over 200 billion dollars a year advertising their products to consumers, around 1 percent of the country's gross domestic product. It is of great interest to understand how that aggregate expenditure affects prices, market efficiency, and overall welfare.

Here, we present a mathematical model for the dynamics of competition through advertising and find a surprising prediction: when advertising is relatively cheap compared to the maximum benefit of advertising, rational firms split into two groups, one with significantly less advertising (a "generic'' group) and one with significantly more advertising (a "name-brand'' group).

We use consumer data to compare predictions from the model with real world pricing and advertising data and find qualitative agreement. We also show that having products be differentiated by advertising is not always best for total profit or total welfare in an industry.

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Workshop / Seminar Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:28:43 -0500 2020-02-18T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-18T13:00:00-05:00 Weiser Hall The Center for the Study of Complex Systems Workshop / Seminar Joseph Johnson
Science Café: Something Fishy in Lake Michigan (February 19, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70934 70934-17757984@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Great Lakes fisheries are managed intensively to reduce nutrients from fertilizer runoff and to increase game fish populations such as trout and salmon. When you add invasive species such as non-native mussels and the possibility of carp, we have a very fragile system. Join us to discuss the past, present, and possible futures of Lake Michigan fisheries with Bo Bunnell of the U.S.G.S. Great Lakes Science Center and U-M School for Environment and Sustainability, Yu-Chun Kao of MSU's Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability, and Ed Rutherford of the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab.

Science Cafés provide an opportunity for audiences to discuss current research topics with experts in an informal setting. Hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m.; program 6:00-7:30 p.m. Seating is limited—come early.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:50:30 -0500 2020-02-19T17:30:00-05:00 2020-02-19T19:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Fish in Lake Michigan
No Defense: The U.S. Government's War on Water (February 19, 2020 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72213 72213-17957434@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Michigan Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease Center

In conjunction with the Feb 20 symposium, "From PBB to PFAS: Research and Action to Address Michigan’s Large-Scale Chemical Contaminations" this FREE event is sponsored by the National Wildlife Foundation and the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.

"No Defense" is a documentary that tells the story of the Americans who are fighting against one of the largest-known polluters in the country — the United States government. Since the 1990s, it’s been documented that a category of chemicals known as perfluorinated compounds (PFAS) are harmful to life, yet the government continues to mandate its use at hundreds of sites across the country, contaminating surface water and drinking water, with no plan in place to clean it up. This film highlights the people who are suffering, who are blowing the whistle, and who are fighting the United States military’s war on water.

The film focuses on the PFAS contamination problem in Oscoda, Michigan, as a case study into how the U.S. military has failed to protect human health and the environment around the nation and the world. The PFAS contamination in Oscoda was discovered nearly 10 years ago, making it the first PFAS site in Michigan and the first PFAS military site in the world. The film's director, Sara Ganim, is a former CNN correspondent who won the Pulitzer Prize for breaking the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal at Penn State; she also has done extensive reporting on water issues in other communities in the U.S, including Flint.

Documentary. 270 min. Including Filmmaker Q&A. NR.

No Defense is directed by Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Sara Ganim. Produced by Emmy-award winning journalist Lennart Bourin. Executive Producer Robert P. Ufer.

Film will be followed by a Filmmaker Q&A.

*Admission is free, but you're encouraged to reserve tickets at this link: https://bit.ly/2RUYYWU

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Film Screening Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:29:58 -0500 2020-02-19T19:00:00-05:00 2020-02-19T21:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Michigan Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease Center Film Screening No Defense: The US Government's War on Water (PFAS documentary)
Michigan University-wide Sustainability and Environment (MUSE) Conference 2020 (February 20, 2020 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/68682 68682-17136739@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:00am
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Michigan University-wide Sustainability and Environment Initiative (MUSE)

The 4th MUSE Conference will be held February 20-22, 2020 at the UM Rackham building in Ann Arbor.

The purpose of the conference is to foster connections and new collaborations across the broad suite of sustainability and environment-related research at the University of Michigan. We welcome participation from those advancing knowledge through work in the humanities and the social, physical, natural, and engineering sciences.

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Conference / Symposium Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:54:45 -0400 2020-02-20T08:00:00-05:00 2020-02-20T18:00:00-05:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Michigan University-wide Sustainability and Environment Initiative (MUSE) Conference / Symposium MUSE 2020 logo
From PBB to PFAS: Research and Action to Address Michigan’s Large Scale Chemical Contaminations (February 20, 2020 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/68807 68807-17153411@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 20, 2020 9:00am
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Michigan Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease Center

The PBB to PFAS Symposium will provide a unique venue for fostering collaboration between researchers and community members with:

• Keynote address by Dr. Linda Birnbaum (Director NIEHS, retired);

• Presentations by community residents and academic researchers working on PBB and PFAS health impacts;

• Breakout groups focused on strategies for building effective community-academic collaborations;

• Organized by UM's Center on Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease (M-LEEaD), Central Michigan University's Dept of History, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Emory University’s HERCULES Exposome Research Center;

• ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS: Michele Marcus, PhD, Emory University’s Michigan PBB Registry; Jane Keon, Pine River Superfund Citizen Task Force; Francis Spaniola, former Michigan State Representative; Tony Spaniola, JD, creator Michigan Cancer Registry; Courtney Carignan, PhD, Michigan State University; Monica Lewis-Patrick, President & CEO, River Network and We The People of Detroit

• COMMUNITY PANELISTS: Sandy Wynn-Stelt, Rockford; Theresa Landrum, Detroit; Lawrence Reynolds, Flint; Donele Wilkins, Detroit; Tim Neyer, Mt. Pleasant

• MORE SPEAKERS AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

• Keynote address by Dr. Birnbaum will be livestreamed.

• Registration (free) is required.

• Register for the IN-PERSON Event in Ann Arbor: http://mleead.umich.edu/Event_FromPBBtoPFAS_Register.php?Attendance=InPerson
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• Register for the Keynote LIVESTREAM: http://mleead.umich.edu/Event_FromPBBtoPFAS_Register.php?Attendance=LiveStream

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Conference / Symposium Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:21:01 -0500 2020-02-20T09:00:00-05:00 2020-02-20T16:00:00-05:00 Michigan League Michigan Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease Center Conference / Symposium PBB to PFAS symposium Feb 20 2020
BME Ph.D. Defense: Lauren L. Zimmerman (February 20, 2020 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/72566 72566-18018159@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:00am
Location: Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

Department of Biomedical Engineering Final Oral Examination

Lauren L. Zimmerman

Investigating Neuromodulation as a Treatment for Female Sexual Dysfunction

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) affects millions of women worldwide. FSD has a significant impact on quality of life and interpersonal relationships. The prevalence of at least one form of sexual dysfunction is 40-45% of adult women with 12% of women experiencing sexually related personal distress, yet there is no clear treatment option for a wide range of FSD deficits with high efficacy and low side effects.

Neuromodulation techniques using electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves have the potential to treat some forms of FSD. In clinical trials of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) and percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for bladder dysfunction, women have reported that their sexual dysfunction symptoms improved as well. Even though this effect has been observed clinically, very little research has been done to examine the mechanisms or the optimal method of treatment specifically for women with FSD. This thesis aims to bridge that gap by investigating neuromodulation as a treatment for FSD through both preclinical and clinical studies.

The first aim of this thesis is to investigate a possible mechanism of the improvement to sexual functioning in response to tibial nerve stimulation by evaluating vaginal blood flow responses in rats. In 16 ketamine-anesthetized female rats, the tibial nerve was stimulated for 30 minutes while vaginal blood perfusion was recorded with laser Doppler flowmetry. A novel signal analysis and quantification metric was developed for this analysis. I found that tibial nerve stimulation could drive prolonged increases in vaginal blood perfusion, typically after 20-30 minutes of stimulation. This result suggests that clinical neuromodulation may be improving FSD symptoms by increasing genital blood flow.

One question yet to be investigated by neuromodulation studies is whether tibial nerve stimulation could be an on-demand treatment for FSD, such as Viagra is for men, or is more appropriate as a long-term treatment with improvements over time, such as PTNS for bladder dysfunction. In this thesis I address this question by evaluating the sexual motivation and receptivity of female rats both immediately after a single stimulation session as well as after long-term, repeated stimulation sessions. I found that tibial nerve stimulation led to modest increases in sexual motivation in the short term, and larger increases in sexual receptivity in the long-term.

Lastly, this thesis evaluates a pilot clinical study of transcutaneous stimulation of the dorsal genital and posterior tibial nerves in nine women with FSD. The women received stimulation once a week for 12 weeks and their sexual functioning was measured using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) at baseline, after 6 weeks of stimulation, after 12 weeks of stimulation, and at 18 weeks (6 weeks after the last stimulation session). The average total FSFI score across all subjects significantly increased from baseline to each of the time points in the study. Significant FSFI increases were seen in the sub-domains of lubrication, arousal, and orgasm, each of which is related to genital arousal.

This thesis provides evidence that peripheral neuromodulation can be an effective treatment for FSD. The stimulation is likely driving increases in genital blood flow, with greater effects observed when stimulation is repeatedly applied over time. This treatment has the potential to help millions of women worldwide.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:00:05 -0500 2020-02-20T10:00:00-05:00 2020-02-20T11:00:00-05:00 Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr Biomedical Engineering Lecture / Discussion BME Logo
Microfluidics Seminar: Dr. Xufeng Xue (February 20, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73026 73026-18129602@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Pierpont Commons
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

Neurulation is a key embryonic developmental process that gives rise to neural tube (NT), the precursor structure that eventually develops into the central nervous system (CNS). Understanding the molecular mechanisms and morphogenetic events underlying human neurulation is important for the prevention and treatment of neural tube defects (NTDs) and neurodevelopmental disorders. However, animal models are limited in revealing many fundamental aspects of neurulation that are unique to human CNS development. Furthermore, the technical difficulty and ethical constraint in accessing neurulation-stage human embryos have significantly limited experimental investigations of early human CNS development.
I leveraged the developmental potential and self-organizing property of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) in conjunction with 2D and 3D bioengineering tools to achieve the development of spatially patterned multicellular tissues that mimic certain aspects of human neurulation, including neuroectoderm patterning and dorsal-ventral (DV) patterning of NT.
In the first section, I report a micropatterned hPSC-based neuroectoderm model, wherein pre-patterned geometrical confinement induces emergent patterning of neuroepithelial (NE) and neural plate border (NPB) cells, mimicking neuroectoderm patterning during early neurulation. My data support the hypothesis that in this hPS cell-based neuroectoderm patterning model, two tissue-scale morphogenetic signals, cell shape and cytoskeletal contractile force, instruct NE / NPB patterning via BMP-SMAD signaling. This work provides evidence of tissue mechanics-guided neuroectoderm patterning and establishes a tractable model to study signaling crosstalk involving both biophysical and biochemical determinants in neuroectoderm patterning.
In the second section, I report a human NT development model, in which NT-like tissues, termed NE cysts, are generated in a bioengineered neurogenic environment through self-organization of hPSCs. DV patterning of NE cysts is achieved using retinoic acid and/or Sonic Hedgehog, featuring sequential emergence of the ventral floor plate, p3 and pMN domains in discrete, adjacent regions and dorsal territory that is progressively restricted to the opposite dorsal pole.

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:58:46 -0500 2020-02-20T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-20T13:00:00-05:00 Pierpont Commons Biomedical Engineering Lecture / Discussion BME Logo
BME 500: Ruixuan Gao (February 20, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70421 70421-17594473@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 20, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

Investigation of the molecular basis of a complex biological system, such as the brain, can lead to fundamental understanding of its composition and function, and to a new strategy to repair it. Such investigation, however, requires a tool that can capture biological structures and their molecular constituents across multiple orders of magnitude—from nanometers to centimeters—in length. Electron microscopy offers nanoscopic resolution but lacks molecular information to differentiate endogenous biomolecules as well as imaging speed to cover millimeter-scale specimens. Light microscopy provides molecular contrast but is limited by optical diffraction and the tradeoff between imaging speed and photobleaching.

In this talk, I will first introduce an optical imaging pipeline named expansion lattice light-sheet microscopy (ExLLSM) and its application to multiplexed, volumetric imaging of molecular constituents in cells and intact tissues. Using ExLLSM, our study has revealed molecular-specific structures of organelles, synapses, myelin sheaths, and neurites in rodent and insect brains at ∼60 by 60 by 90 nm effective resolution across dimensions that span millimeters. Next, I will present two recently developed methods that further extend the resolution and throughput of ExLLSM: (1) a non-radical hydrogel chemistry that forms a homogenous polymer network and physically separates biomolecules or fluorescent labels up to 40-fold linearly, and (2) a multi-modal optical microscopy that enables rapid, high-resolution imaging of both expanded and live tissues. Lastly, I will discuss the significance of these imaging methods in the context of microanatomy and functional omics.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:34:18 -0500 2020-02-20T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-20T17:00:00-05:00 Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building Biomedical Engineering Lecture / Discussion BME Logo
Medical School Student Panel Discussion (February 20, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72115 72115-17939978@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 20, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Undergraduate Science 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.

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Workshop / Seminar Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:42:55 -0500 2020-02-20T17:30:00-05:00 2020-02-20T18:30:00-05:00 Undergraduate Science Building Science Learning Center Workshop / Seminar
Sky Tonight (February 20, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758066@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 20, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-20T17:30:00-05:00 2020-02-20T18:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Sky Tonight (February 20, 2020 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758070@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-20T18:30:00-05:00 2020-02-20T19:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Michigan University-wide Sustainability and Environment (MUSE) Conference 2020 (February 21, 2020 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/68682 68682-17136740@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 21, 2020 8:00am
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Michigan University-wide Sustainability and Environment Initiative (MUSE)

The 4th MUSE Conference will be held February 20-22, 2020 at the UM Rackham building in Ann Arbor.

The purpose of the conference is to foster connections and new collaborations across the broad suite of sustainability and environment-related research at the University of Michigan. We welcome participation from those advancing knowledge through work in the humanities and the social, physical, natural, and engineering sciences.

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Conference / Symposium Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:54:45 -0400 2020-02-21T08:00:00-05:00 2020-02-21T18:00:00-05:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Michigan University-wide Sustainability and Environment Initiative (MUSE) Conference / Symposium MUSE 2020 logo
Life In Graduate School Seminar | How to Find a Postdoc Position (February 21, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72814 72814-18079325@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 21, 2020 12:00pm
Location: West Hall
Organized By: Life in Graduate School Seminars

Three people with postdoc hunting experience in high energy experiment, computational condensed matter and experimental condensed matter will be invited and present their experience and lessons in finding postdoc positions.

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:31:43 -0500 2020-02-21T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-21T13:00:00-05:00 West Hall Life in Graduate School Seminars Workshop / Seminar West Hall
Michigan University-wide Sustainability and Environment (MUSE) Conference 2020 (February 22, 2020 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/68682 68682-17136741@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 8:00am
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Michigan University-wide Sustainability and Environment Initiative (MUSE)

The 4th MUSE Conference will be held February 20-22, 2020 at the UM Rackham building in Ann Arbor.

The purpose of the conference is to foster connections and new collaborations across the broad suite of sustainability and environment-related research at the University of Michigan. We welcome participation from those advancing knowledge through work in the humanities and the social, physical, natural, and engineering sciences.

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Conference / Symposium Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:54:45 -0400 2020-02-22T08:00:00-05:00 2020-02-22T18:00:00-05:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Michigan University-wide Sustainability and Environment Initiative (MUSE) Conference / Symposium MUSE 2020 logo
Cosmic Colors (February 22, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69906 69906-17758111@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 10:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A colorful look at the spectrum of energy that we call light, and how we use it to learn about our world and beyond. Visual and fun. Suitable for ages five and up, plus families of all ages. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:30 -0500 2020-02-22T10:30:00-05:00 2020-02-22T11:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Cosmic Colors
Saturday Morning Physics | The Truth About Entropy (February 22, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/71162 71162-17783480@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 10:30am
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Saturday Morning Physics

Crystalline forms of matter, from ice to diamond, are highly ordered with atoms lined up neatly in rows. Do these crystals have low or high entropy? We are taught that entropy implies disorder, so crystals must have low entropy...or do they? In this talk, find out how some ordered crystal phases of matter can have more entropy than their disordered phases, and why this matters.

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:54:49 -0500 2020-02-22T10:30:00-05:00 2020-02-22T11:30:00-05:00 Weiser Hall Saturday Morning Physics Workshop / Seminar Crystalline structures pc: NASA David Weitz
Science Forum Demo (February 22, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/70939 70939-17758018@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 11:00am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Take a journey through deep time as we explore a story that has taken millions of years to unfold, and then examine a brand new discovery! Where did life begin? How did the first four-footed land animals emerge? And why do fossil whales have feet? Participants examine the museum’s fossil whales and related species as they learn about the evolutionary processes responsible for the diversity of life on earth. After a brief presentation, visitors can make a cast of a tooth from an ancient whale species called Dorudon and help to construct an evolutionary timeline.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:18:04 -0500 2020-02-22T11:00:00-05:00 2020-02-22T11:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Science Forum Demos
Paleo Prep Lab Chat (February 22, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69902 69902-17758049@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Paleo Prep Lab near the mastodons and learn about the tools and skills needed to prepare and cast fossils for research and display.

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Class / Instruction Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:29:38 -0500 2020-02-22T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-22T11:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Class / Instruction Biological Sciences Building
Sky Tonight (February 22, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758075@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-22T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-22T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Museum Highlights Tour (February 22, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17757991@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-22T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-22T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Sky Tonight (February 22, 2020 12:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758080@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 12:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-22T12:30:00-05:00 2020-02-22T13:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Scientist in the Forum (February 22, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69901 69901-17758040@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Check at the Welcome Desk for schedule.

Join a University of Michigan researcher in the Science Forum for a special peek into cutting-edge research. Interactive presentations last about 15 minutes, with time for conversation afterwards. Presentations are appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Schedule subject to change.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:32:50 -0500 2020-02-22T13:00:00-05:00 2020-02-22T13:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Scientists in the Forum, most weekends at 1:00 p.m.
Sky Tonight (February 22, 2020 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758085@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 1:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-22T13:30:00-05:00 2020-02-22T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Scientist Spotlight at STEMFest (February 22, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70935 70935-17757985@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Only for the curious! Visit with University of Michigan scientists and participate in activities to learn about their cutting-edge research during STEMFest at YDL-Whittaker. U-M scientists representing a variety of fields will be in the library’s community room with unique interactive activities focusing on their own current work. The scientists are part of the U-M Museum of Natural History’s Science Communication Fellows program, bringing scientists and the public face-to-face.

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Presentation Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:52:12 -0500 2020-02-22T14:00:00-05:00 2020-02-22T16:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Museum of Natural History Presentation Scientist Spotlight
Wonderful World of Whales Tour (February 22, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70938 70938-17758009@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Discover a world where prehistoric whales had four limbs and walked on land! Learn about how whales and dolphins made the transition from land back into the water as you examine specimens that were distant or direct ancestors to modern cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:08:47 -0500 2020-02-22T14:00:00-05:00 2020-02-22T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH Prehistoric Whales
Sky Tonight (February 22, 2020 2:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758090@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-22T14:30:00-05:00 2020-02-22T15:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Science Forum Demo (February 22, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70941 70941-17758031@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above.

Home to 84% of North American surface fresh water, complex ecosystems, and more than 30 million people, the Great Lakes are the backdrop for all life on both of Michigan’s peninsulas. Explore their natural history, current human impact, and the challenges for the future. Can you guess where the oldest fossils are? Or how much of the world’s accessible fresh water the Lakes contain? Join us.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:50:16 -0500 2020-02-22T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-22T15:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion UMMNH Science Forum
Biodiversity Lab Chat (February 22, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69903 69903-17758058@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Biodiversity Genomics Lab on the second floor, near the giant pterosaur, to learn about how and why scientists process DNA samples from plants and animals around the world.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:31:16 -0500 2020-02-22T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-22T15:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other Biological Sciences Building
Two Small Pieces of Glass (February 22, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69908 69908-17758126@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A look at telescopes, big and little, simple and complex. Learn about how telescopes use light, and gain an understanding of how they work. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:58 -0500 2020-02-22T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-22T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Two Small Pieces of Glass
Museum Highlights Tour (February 22, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17757996@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 22, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-22T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-22T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Cosmic Colors (February 23, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69906 69906-17758116@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 10:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A colorful look at the spectrum of energy that we call light, and how we use it to learn about our world and beyond. Visual and fun. Suitable for ages five and up, plus families of all ages. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:30 -0500 2020-02-23T10:30:00-05:00 2020-02-23T11:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Cosmic Colors
Science Forum Demo (February 23, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/70939 70939-17758023@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 11:00am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Take a journey through deep time as we explore a story that has taken millions of years to unfold, and then examine a brand new discovery! Where did life begin? How did the first four-footed land animals emerge? And why do fossil whales have feet? Participants examine the museum’s fossil whales and related species as they learn about the evolutionary processes responsible for the diversity of life on earth. After a brief presentation, visitors can make a cast of a tooth from an ancient whale species called Dorudon and help to construct an evolutionary timeline.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:18:04 -0500 2020-02-23T11:00:00-05:00 2020-02-23T11:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Science Forum Demos
Paleo Prep Lab Chat (February 23, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69902 69902-17758054@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Paleo Prep Lab near the mastodons and learn about the tools and skills needed to prepare and cast fossils for research and display.

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Class / Instruction Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:29:38 -0500 2020-02-23T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-23T11:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Class / Instruction Biological Sciences Building
Sky Tonight (February 23, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758098@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-23T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-23T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Museum Highlights Tour (February 23, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17758001@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-23T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-23T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Sky Tonight (February 23, 2020 12:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758103@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 12:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-23T12:30:00-05:00 2020-02-23T13:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Scientist in the Forum (February 23, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69901 69901-17758045@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Check at the Welcome Desk for schedule.

Join a University of Michigan researcher in the Science Forum for a special peek into cutting-edge research. Interactive presentations last about 15 minutes, with time for conversation afterwards. Presentations are appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Schedule subject to change.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:32:50 -0500 2020-02-23T13:00:00-05:00 2020-02-23T13:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Scientists in the Forum, most weekends at 1:00 p.m.
Sky Tonight (February 23, 2020 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758107@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 1:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-23T13:30:00-05:00 2020-02-23T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Wonderful World of Whales Tour (February 23, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70938 70938-17758014@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Discover a world where prehistoric whales had four limbs and walked on land! Learn about how whales and dolphins made the transition from land back into the water as you examine specimens that were distant or direct ancestors to modern cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:08:47 -0500 2020-02-23T14:00:00-05:00 2020-02-23T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH Prehistoric Whales
Science Forum Demo (February 23, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70941 70941-17758036@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above.

Home to 84% of North American surface fresh water, complex ecosystems, and more than 30 million people, the Great Lakes are the backdrop for all life on both of Michigan’s peninsulas. Explore their natural history, current human impact, and the challenges for the future. Can you guess where the oldest fossils are? Or how much of the world’s accessible fresh water the Lakes contain? Join us.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:50:16 -0500 2020-02-23T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-23T15:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion UMMNH Science Forum
Biodiversity Lab Chat (February 23, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69903 69903-17758063@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Biodiversity Genomics Lab on the second floor, near the giant pterosaur, to learn about how and why scientists process DNA samples from plants and animals around the world.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:31:16 -0500 2020-02-23T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-23T15:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other Biological Sciences Building
Two Small Pieces of Glass (February 23, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69908 69908-17758131@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A look at telescopes, big and little, simple and complex. Learn about how telescopes use light, and gain an understanding of how they work. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:58 -0500 2020-02-23T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-23T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Two Small Pieces of Glass
Museum Highlights Tour (February 23, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17758005@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 23, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-23T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-23T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
STS Speaker. Catastrophic Thinking in Science and Culture: Geo-Eschatology and the Anthropocene (February 24, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70128 70128-17538846@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 24, 2020 4:00pm
Location: North Quad
Organized By: Science, Technology & Society

The specter of extinction looms large in the late-modern Western psyche. As a cultural "imaginary," extinction is perhaps the distinctive post-WWII anxiety. Since the 1950s, visions of nuclear annihilation, mass famine, environmental collapse, biodiversity loss, and other self-inflicted catastrophes have haunted literature, art, film, popular media, and political discourse as central preoccupations. Indeed, one of the main imagined consequences of the ongoing climate crisis is the production of a "Sixth Extinction"--a collapse of biological diversity that may rival the great mass extinctions of the geological past and threaten the future of human civilization.

Not coincidentally, the second half of the 20th century also saw a dramatic revival among geologists and paleontologists of theories involving catastrophic mass extinctions as central agents in the history of life. This talk will explore the interpenetration of these scientific and cultural discourses during the 20th century. In particular, I will argue that our current cultural fascination with the so-called Anthropocene is a direct consequence of the fusion of the geological and the eschatological meanings of extinction: extinction thinking may in fact be the bridge between the deep past and imagined future of our species and our planet.

David Sepkoski is the Thomas M. Siebel Chair in History of Science and Professor in the Department of History at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He has published widely on histories of biology, the earth and environmental sciences, and data. His most recent book is Catastrophic Thinking: Extinction and the Value of Diversity from Darwin to the Anthropocene.

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:31:13 -0500 2020-02-24T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-24T17:30:00-05:00 North Quad Science, Technology & Society Lecture / Discussion Prof. David Sepkoski
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
CEW+Inspire Workshop: Who Speaks for Seeds? Respectful Listening – Meaningful Actions (February 27, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69928 69928-17483065@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Center for the Education of Women
Organized By: CEW+

The workshop is from 2-3:30, followed by a networking reception until 4:00.

The concept of Rematriation as Reconciliation is simple. It is the return of living seeds to their Community of Origin. But issues of trust soon emerge. Who is involved in conceptually framing and prioritizing critical thought and action? Who/what Community Members have both standing and agency to be engaged—ethically, spiritually, and legally? Who speaks for Indigenous Nation’s seeds in museum diaspora? What is “listening” when contributing parties’ paradigms of reality are not fully congruent?

This workshop, co-led by Tribal Partner Mede (Elder) Shannon Martin, will address deep listening skills as a key to trust-building. Shannon is the Director of the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The Heritage Seeds Project and how it grew into the Indigenous Collaborative Garden will be one trust-building example. The challenges of deep listening from an academic perspective are real. Participants should become aware that Reconciliation is about fundamental change – in one’s self.

Dr. David C. Michener is the curator at the U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. Best known to the public for his co-authored book Peony, which made the New York Times 2018 Summer Reading List, his research addresses understanding the complex cross-cultural heritages of ornamental peonies and conserving key living specimens. He has an active program in molecular-evidence of peony relationships with colleagues and students here at U-M and in Belarus. His work with Indigenous Seeds in museum collections is an unanticipated intersection of deep engagement with U-M’s Museum Studies Program (Rackham Graduate School) and an ethical concern with the ‘Voice’ of Indigenous Communities in interpreting native plant collections and landscapes stewarded by the Botanical Gardens & Arboretum. Before coming to Michigan, David earned his BA in Botany (UNC-Chapel Hill), and his PhD (Claremont Graduate School) was followed by a NSF-funded postdoc at Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum.

RSVP requested at: cew.umich.edu/events/cewinspire-workshop-who-speaks-for-seeds-respectful-listening-meaningful-actions/

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Workshop / Seminar Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:58:42 -0500 2020-02-27T14:00:00-05:00 2020-02-27T15:30:00-05:00 Center for the Education of Women CEW+ Workshop / Seminar White man with full beard wearing a brown hat, suit and tie
Henry Russel Lecture 2020 | Carbon vs. Carbon Diaoxide: Using Carbon-Based (Organic) Electronics for a More Sustainable Planet (February 27, 2020 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73069 73069-18138327@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:30pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Department Colloquia

Professor Forrest is also the
Paul G. Goebel Professor of Engineering
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Professor of Professor of Material Science and Engineering.

Please see more information here: https://record.umich.edu/articles/russel-lecture-fighting-climate-change-with-organic-electronics/

Reception immediately following the lecture.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:59:15 -0500 2020-02-27T16:30:00-05:00 2020-02-27T17:30:00-05:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Department Colloquia Lecture / Discussion Image of Stephen Forrest
Sky Tonight (February 27, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758067@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-27T17:30:00-05:00 2020-02-27T18:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
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
Lake Sturgeon: Past, present, and future of an ancient fish (February 27, 2020 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/71565 71565-17842669@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 27, 2020 6:00pm
Location: Museum of Natural History
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

6:00 p.m. - Hors d’oeuvres reception and gallery visit to Survivor: The long journey of lake sturgeon temporary exhibition with live music performed by an ensemble from the U-M School of Music, Theater, and Dance. Museum of Natural History Lower Level
7:00 p.m. - Panel discussion, Room 1060 Biological Sciences Building

Sturgeon are ancient fishes, tracing their lineage back more than 100 million years. In the Great Lakes system, lake sturgeon are not only the largest indigenous freshwater fishes, they are also important players in complex aquatic food webs. Their remarkable past has given way to a tenuous future as overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution threaten their survival. Today, there is hope in efforts to restore lake sturgeon populations and spawning grounds, as well as in public awareness initiatives that share the cultural and ecological significance of this species. Thanks to the leadership of Michigan Native American Tribes and other organizations, lake sturgeon are beginning to make a comeback. Join a panel of experts as we explore the past, present, and future of this extraordinary endemic fish:

Matt Friedman, Director, U-M Museum of Paleontology and Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Karen Alofs, Assistant Professor, U-M School for Environment and Sustainability
Doug Craven, Director, Natural Resources Department, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians

This program and the temporary exhibition, Survivor: The long journey of lake sturgeon, are offered as part of the LSA Great Lakes Theme Semester, https://lsa.umich.edu/greatlakes.

This event honors the memory of Dr. William R. Farrand, who served as director of the U-M Exhibit Museum of Natural History for seven years (July 1993-June 2000), and who enjoyed a long career as a professor at the University of Michigan’s Department of Geological Sciences. Numerous friends, colleagues, and family members contributed to an endowment fund to ensure that this annual honorary lecture will be offered in perpetuity.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:49:40 -0500 2020-02-27T18:00:00-05:00 2020-02-27T20:00:00-05:00 Museum of Natural History Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Sturgeon
Sky Tonight (February 27, 2020 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758071@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 27, 2020 6:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-27T18:30:00-05:00 2020-02-27T19:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Cosmic Colors (February 29, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69906 69906-17758112@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 10:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A colorful look at the spectrum of energy that we call light, and how we use it to learn about our world and beyond. Visual and fun. Suitable for ages five and up, plus families of all ages. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:30 -0500 2020-02-29T10:30:00-05:00 2020-02-29T11:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Cosmic Colors
Science Forum Demo (February 29, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/70939 70939-17758019@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 11:00am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Take a journey through deep time as we explore a story that has taken millions of years to unfold, and then examine a brand new discovery! Where did life begin? How did the first four-footed land animals emerge? And why do fossil whales have feet? Participants examine the museum’s fossil whales and related species as they learn about the evolutionary processes responsible for the diversity of life on earth. After a brief presentation, visitors can make a cast of a tooth from an ancient whale species called Dorudon and help to construct an evolutionary timeline.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:18:04 -0500 2020-02-29T11:00:00-05:00 2020-02-29T11:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Science Forum Demos
Paleo Prep Lab Chat (February 29, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69902 69902-17758050@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Paleo Prep Lab near the mastodons and learn about the tools and skills needed to prepare and cast fossils for research and display.

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Class / Instruction Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:29:38 -0500 2020-02-29T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-29T11:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Class / Instruction Biological Sciences Building
Sky Tonight (February 29, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758076@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 11:30am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-29T11:30:00-05:00 2020-02-29T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Museum Highlights Tour (February 29, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17757992@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-29T12:00:00-05:00 2020-02-29T12:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Sky Tonight (February 29, 2020 12:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758081@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 12:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-29T12:30:00-05:00 2020-02-29T13:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Scientist in the Forum (February 29, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69901 69901-17758041@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Check at the Welcome Desk for schedule.

Join a University of Michigan researcher in the Science Forum for a special peek into cutting-edge research. Interactive presentations last about 15 minutes, with time for conversation afterwards. Presentations are appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Schedule subject to change.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:32:50 -0500 2020-02-29T13:00:00-05:00 2020-02-29T13:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion Scientists in the Forum, most weekends at 1:00 p.m.
Sky Tonight (February 29, 2020 1:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758086@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 1:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-29T13:30:00-05:00 2020-02-29T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Wonderful World of Whales Tour (February 29, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70938 70938-17758010@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Discover a world where prehistoric whales had four limbs and walked on land! Learn about how whales and dolphins made the transition from land back into the water as you examine specimens that were distant or direct ancestors to modern cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:08:47 -0500 2020-02-29T14:00:00-05:00 2020-02-29T14:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH Prehistoric Whales
Sky Tonight (February 29, 2020 2:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69904 69904-17758091@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 2:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

Star talks will examine the night sky with its slowly changing constellations, bright planets, and a short journey to visit far-away objects.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:06 -0500 2020-02-29T14:30:00-05:00 2020-02-29T15:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Sky Tonight
Science Forum Demo (February 29, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70941 70941-17758032@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above.

Home to 84% of North American surface fresh water, complex ecosystems, and more than 30 million people, the Great Lakes are the backdrop for all life on both of Michigan’s peninsulas. Explore their natural history, current human impact, and the challenges for the future. Can you guess where the oldest fossils are? Or how much of the world’s accessible fresh water the Lakes contain? Join us.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:50:16 -0500 2020-02-29T15:00:00-05:00 2020-02-29T15:15:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Lecture / Discussion UMMNH Science Forum
Biodiversity Lab Chat (February 29, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69903 69903-17758059@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Join us at the visible labs in the atriums for a discussion about the science happening inside. All ages welcome. Please check the Welcome Desk for times.

Stop by and chat with an educator in front of the Biodiversity Genomics Lab on the second floor, near the giant pterosaur, to learn about how and why scientists process DNA samples from plants and animals around the world.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:31:16 -0500 2020-02-29T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-29T15:45:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other Biological Sciences Building
Two Small Pieces of Glass (February 29, 2020 3:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69908 69908-17758127@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 3:30pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History

A look at telescopes, big and little, simple and complex. Learn about how telescopes use light, and gain an understanding of how they work. Preceded by brief star talk.

The new Planetarium & Dome Theater has comfortable seating for 57 visitors and space for up to 9 wheelchairs, easy-access seats, and a limited number of hearing assistance devices. Tickets $8. Available one hour prior to show.

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Presentation Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:20:58 -0500 2020-02-29T15:30:00-05:00 2020-02-29T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Planetarium & Dome Theater at the Museum of Natural History Presentation Two Small Pieces of Glass
Museum Highlights Tour (February 29, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70937 70937-17757997@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 29, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Tours are about 30 minutes long and are limited to 15 people per tour group. Sign up for a tour at the Welcome Desk. Visitors of all ages are welcome. Times subject to change.

Check at Welcome Desk for availability.

Get behind-the-scenes information about the Biological Sciences Building (the museum’s new home), and learn about some of our most exciting exhibits like the iconic mastodon couple, the Majungasaurus, and more. Along with learning about the past, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building every day.

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Other Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:02:48 -0500 2020-02-29T16:00:00-05:00 2020-02-29T16:30:00-05:00 Biological Sciences Building Museum of Natural History Other UMMNH tours
Epidemiology and dynamics of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic (March 10, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/73197 73197-18157926@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 11:30am
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: The Center for the Study of Complex Systems

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 epidemic is currently leveling off in China but on the upswing in the rest of the world. Understanding and modeling this growth is obviously of high importance. We noticed that for several weeks, the number of deaths in China could be fit by a power law with exponent of about 2.25, suggesting a kind of fractal or small-world behavior going on. Traditional epidemiological models, such as the Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Recovered models (SEIR) puts groups in compartments and use differential equations to predict the behavior, but there is no spatial or network properties taken into account. At early times, the growth is exponential depending upon the reproduction rate, and for later times those models predict an s-shaped curve. The power-law result predicted a greater growth of the epidemic than many people were predicting. More recently, the daily deaths in China have dropped off exponentially, in fact following a model of A. Vazquez from 2006. At the same time, the growth in the number of total deaths in other parts of the world is tracking the behavior in China, delayed by one month. The small-world, fractal idea suggested that this world-wide transmission was likely to take place, and the belief that it could be contained in China was clearly short-sighted.

Reference: A. L. Ziff and R. M. Ziff, medrXiv 2020 submitted.

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 03 Mar 2020 23:51:52 -0500 2020-03-10T11:30:00-04:00 2020-03-10T13:00:00-04:00 Weiser Hall The Center for the Study of Complex Systems Workshop / Seminar Robert Ziff
Forum on "Climate Change and Health: Readiness and Resilience" (March 10, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72763 72763-18070598@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Towsley Center for Cont. Med Ed
Organized By: Michigan Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease Center

*Please register by going to http://mleead.umich.edu/Event_Climate_Change_and_Health_2020.php*

Our climate is our planet’s life support system. Climate change influences human health and disease in numerous ways, including impacts from increased extreme weather events, wildfire, decreased air quality, and illnesses transmitted by food, water, and disease carriers such as mosquitoes and ticks. As described in the Lancet Countdown report, some existing health threats will intensify and new health threats will emerge. Not everyone is equally at risk, and children are especially at risk. Preventive and adaptive actions are needed.

The keynote speaker is an emergency medicine physician who co-authored the U.S. portion of the Lancet Countdown report and Health and Care Delivery in the New England Journal of Medicine. A panel of experts will present solutions from a variety of other universities who are reducing their carbon footprint in response to the urgent public health need.

Welcome: Joseph C. Kolars, MD, Senior Associate Dean for Education and Global Initiatives, UM Medical School

Keynote: "Climate Action: Children’s Health Drives Need for Urgent Action" Renee N. Salas, MD, MPH, MS, Clinical Instructor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School and emergency medicine physician, Massachusetts General Hospital

Schedule
11:00-11:45 am | Registration outside of Dow Auditorium, Towsley Center for Continuing Medical Education, Michigan Medicine
11:00-11:45 am | Lunch in Towsley Center Dining Room for registered guests
12:00-1:30 pm | Program in Dow Auditorium, Towsley Center (also will be live streamed)
1:30-2:00 pm | Reception in Towsley Center Dining Room

*Please register by going to http://mleead.umich.edu/Event_Climate_Change_and_Health_2020.php*

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Conference / Symposium Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:52:24 -0500 2020-03-10T12:00:00-04:00 2020-03-10T13:30:00-04:00 Towsley Center for Cont. Med Ed Michigan Lifestage Environmental Exposures and Disease Center Conference / Symposium Climate Change and Health: Readiness and Resilience
CANCELLED: Our Constitution and Our Children in the Era of Climate Crisis: Juliana v. United States (March 12, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73028 73028-18129604@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 12, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Jeffries Hall
Organized By: Michigan Law Environmental and Energy Law Program

This lecture has been CANCELLED.

Please join us for the latest installment of the Environmental Law & Policy Program Lecture Series. Julia Olson, Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel of Our Children's Trust, will speak about Juliana v. United States.

This event is free and open to the public.

Julia Olson graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, with a J.D. in 1997. For the first part of her 22-year career, Julia represented grassroots conservation groups working to protect the environment, organic agriculture, and human health. After becoming a mother, and realizing the greatest threat to her children and children everywhere was climate change, she focused her work on representing young people and elevating their voices on the issue that will most determine the quality of their lives and the well-being of all future generations. Julia founded Our Children’s Trust in 2010 to lead this strategic legal campaign on behalf of the world’s youth against governments everywhere. Julia leads Juliana v. the United States, the constitutional climate change case brought by 21 youth against the U.S. government for violating their Fifth Amendment rights to life, liberty, property, and public trust resources. Julia and OCT are recipients of the Rose-Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism. She received the Kerry Rydberg Award for Environmental Activism in 2017 and is a member of Rachel's Network Circle of Advisors. To rejuvenate, Julia loves being high up in the mountains with her family and her dog or playing tunes on her ukulele with friends.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:11:27 -0400 2020-03-12T12:00:00-04:00 2020-03-12T13:00:00-04:00 Jeffries Hall Michigan Law Environmental and Energy Law Program Lecture / Discussion
BME 500: Rebecca Wachs (March 12, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70068 70068-17505695@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 12, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

The majority of the population will experience low back pain in their lifetime. Degeneration of the intervertebral disc is highly correlated with low back pain, however, not all disc degeneration is painful. One of the most common forms of low back pain is disc-associated low back pain in which pain originates from intervertebral disc. In disc-associated low back pain, nerve fibers penetrate the previously aneural disc, where they are then thought to be stimulated by the harsh catabolic environment. Repetitive stimulation of these nerve fibers can cause sensitization and chronic pain. The overarching goal of our work is to engineer biomaterials that target these two key areas of disc-associated low back pain: nerve growth and stimulation. Current clinical treatments for chronic low back pain have limited efficacy or are highly invasive. The majority of research to date focuses on regenerating a young healthy disc. We believe our approach to target nerve growth and stimulation independent of disc regeneration has the potential shift the paradigm in the treatment of low back pain.

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:43:59 -0400 2020-03-12T16:00:00-04:00 2020-03-12T17:00:00-04:00 Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building Biomedical Engineering Workshop / Seminar BME Event
[FREE- NOW ONLINE!]Great Lakes Theme Semester Presents: #LakeEffects Film Series (March 12, 2020 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73624 73624-18272030@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 12, 2020 6:30pm
Location:
Organized By: Great Lakes Theme Semester

Hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and co-sponsored by Great Lakes Now, this completely free series will have a different theme each night: Journeys, Shipwrecks, Invaders, Hazards, Detroit Public TV Night.

Join us every Thursday for the next five weeks now on Zoom! Join us virtually for an hour and a half screening followed by a brief Q&A with filmmakers, participants, and local experts. We hope to see you there!
https://zoom.us/j/380790681

March 12: Journeys
The Big Five Dive
Crossing Lake Huron

March 19: Shipwrecks
Project Shiphunt
November Requiem

March 26: Invaders
Making Waves

April 2: Hazards
Great Lakes, Bad Lines
The Forever Chemicals

April 9: Detroit Public TV Night
Selections from Great Lakes Now

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Livestream / Virtual Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:33:59 -0500 2020-03-12T18:30:00-04:00 2020-03-12T21:00:00-04:00 Great Lakes Theme Semester Livestream / Virtual U-M LSA Great Lakes Theme Semester, Lake Effects, with topographical map of Michigan
POSTPONED until fall 2020: EEB Early Career Scientists Symposium | Natural History Collections: Drivers of Innovation (March 14, 2020 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/70505 70505-17602796@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:00am
Location: Biological Sciences Building
Organized By: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Watch for updates later this year.

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan is pleased to present Natural History Collections: Drivers of Innovation, an exciting symposium about innovative and unconventional uses of biological collections across scientific disciplines. The symposium events will take place from the 13-15 March 2020, on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

When biologists think of natural history collections, most tend to think of taxonomy and systematics, yet many are unaware of the uses of biological collections beyond those traditional fields. These studies span the breadth of the tree of life and address broad subjects that span comparative genomics to bioengineering and climate change to historical pathogen dynamics, among many, many more. As stewards of one of the largest university-based biological collections in the world, we are in an extraordinary position to leverage our holdings of biological material from the last century or more. We envision this symposium as a way to showcase the often-unrealized opportunities and non-traditional avenues of research that our collections make possible to the entire scientific community, and emphasize some of the interdisciplinary ways in which our collections are being or could be used. We hope to foster a broader understanding and expanded use of an incomparable resource that the University of Michigan has cultivated for the past two hundred years.

The symposium will feature both established and novel uses of natural history collections across a wide range of taxonomic groups, systems, and time. Our goal is to create a program with contributions from all corners of ecology and evolutionary biology. The program will include two keynote talks by senior speakers and additional talks by early-career speakers.

Thank you!

ECSS 2020 Committee
Jenna Crowe-Riddell
Sonal Gupta
Hernán Lopez-Fernandez, chair
Benjamin Nicholas
Teresa Pegan
Brad Ruhfel
Cody Thompson
Taylor West

Administrative Support
Event coordination: Linda Garcia & Molly Hunter
Event promotion: Gail Kuhnlein
Graphic design/art: John Megahan
Photography: Dale Austin

Image credits:
Painted meadow grasshopper, western rattlesnake, burrowing owl: Eric LoPresti. Moon snail, plant, rabbit skull: John Megahan. Mushrooms: Tim James. Background cabinet: Linda Garcia. Design: John Megahan.

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Conference / Symposium Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:24:06 -0400 2020-03-14T08:00:00-04:00 2020-03-14T17:00:00-04:00 Biological Sciences Building Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Conference / Symposium Background of collections drawers with boxes on top containing the following: moon snail, painted meadow grasshopper, plant, mushrooms, western rattlesnake, burrowing owl, rabbit skull
Project Management Certification (March 15, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73563 73563-18261071@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Ross School of Business
Organized By: Tauber Institute for Global Operations

Once again, the Tauber Institute, in conjunction with the International Project Management Association (IPMA), is sponsoring a Project Management certification class and exam for graduate business and engineering students and staff.

In order to participate, you will need to reflect upon a project management experience (for example a work project, an engineering design experience/senior capstone, Ross' MAP project, Tauber team project, etc). If you cannot make it to the classes (due to project travel, MAP, or other another class), the sessions will be recorded. Homework (mastery verification) will be required after each session.

The cost to an individual to take the exam is normally $595, however, Tauber is offering the exam at a substantial discount to non-Tauber students: $500 and to Tauber students: $150. Certification is valid for 5 years. Three certification classes will be taught by Professor Eric Svaan on the following dates:

Sunday, March 15 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)
Sunday, March 29 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)
Sunday, April 5 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)

The certification exam, administered by IPMA-USA is scheduled for April 26, 2020 (11:00 am) at the Ross School of Business, R-0320. Successfully passing the exam will yield IPMA's Level D certification (Certified Project Management Associate).

Over the last two years, all students who have taken the exam have passed!

Project Management is a powerful skillset to have in your toolbox as you look for full-time employment!

REGISTRATION: Please register through iMpact by clicking here:
http://myumi.ch/dO5Nl

NOTE: The $500 (for non-Tauber students) or $150 fee (for Tauber students) is non-refundable.

HOSTED BY: Tauber Institute for Global Operations. For questions about this event, please contact tauberinstitute@umich.edu or visit tauber.umich.edu.

What is IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate)? The IPMA Level D is an internationally recognized entry-level qualification in the area of project management. This designation, which demonstrates the individual's ability to understand the basics of project management, is similar to the exam-oriented, knowledge-based certifications of other major Project Management associations. For many, Level D® is the first step towards a professional project or program manager role. It is the first step in a sequence (C, B, and A) to be earned by demonstration of success in larger PM responsibility sets.

For more information,
Visit tauber.umich.edu or call 734-647-1333
Connect via email to Diana Crossley dianak@umich.edu

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Class / Instruction Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:07:18 -0500 2020-03-15T12:00:00-04:00 2020-03-15T16:30:00-04:00 Ross School of Business Tauber Institute for Global Operations Class / Instruction Photo of certificate
[FREE- NOW ONLINE!]Great Lakes Theme Semester Presents: #LakeEffects Film Series (March 19, 2020 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73624 73624-18272031@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 19, 2020 6:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Great Lakes Theme Semester

Hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and co-sponsored by Great Lakes Now, this completely free series will have a different theme each night: Journeys, Shipwrecks, Invaders, Hazards, Detroit Public TV Night.

Join us every Thursday for the next five weeks now on Zoom! Join us virtually for an hour and a half screening followed by a brief Q&A with filmmakers, participants, and local experts. We hope to see you there!
https://zoom.us/j/380790681

March 12: Journeys
The Big Five Dive
Crossing Lake Huron

March 19: Shipwrecks
Project Shiphunt
November Requiem

March 26: Invaders
Making Waves

April 2: Hazards
Great Lakes, Bad Lines
The Forever Chemicals

April 9: Detroit Public TV Night
Selections from Great Lakes Now

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Livestream / Virtual Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:33:59 -0500 2020-03-19T18:30:00-04:00 2020-03-19T21:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Great Lakes Theme Semester Livestream / Virtual U-M LSA Great Lakes Theme Semester, Lake Effects, with topographical map of Michigan
Complex Systems Webinar | Designing and Analyzing Collective Behavior in Natural and Robotic Swarms (March 24, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/73910 73910-18395150@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 11:30am
Location:
Organized By: The Center for the Study of Complex Systems

A COMPLEX SYSTEMS WEBINAR
BLUEJEANS MEETING: https://bluejeans.com/138645612

ABSTRACT: Nature is full of systems where independent, limited agents together give rise to sophisticated collective results, from cells in a body to organisms in a society. Such cases show that dynamically interchangeable, individually unreliable components can produce effective and reliable outcomes at the group level. The goal of engineering systems that work in such a way has the promise of producing powerful systems with advantages like robustness to failures of individual elements and flexibility in adapting to unknown conditions and unexpected events. At the same time, meeting this goal requires overcoming challenges not only of accommodating unpredictability and limitations of individual agents, but also of designing low-level behaviors that guarantee a particular high-level outcome.

In this talk, I will discuss both natural and artificial systems that perform collective construction, a task where independent agents jointly build large-scale structures. I will first present a robotic system in which a user can specify a precise target structure as an input, and independent climbing robots follow simple rules that provably guarantee the correct completion of that structure. Key principles that make engineering such a system possible include using the environment as a tool for coordinating effort and facilitating mechanical tasks, and creating regularities that constrain the space of possible trajectories. Next I will give an overview of our experimental work with mound-building termites, identifying cues that individual workers use to help direct their actions and coordinate colony activity. These studies point to the importance of factors including active excavation, surface geometry, and humidity, but, surprisingly, show no role for the putative cement pheromone that has been central to the traditional understanding for six decades. The robot and insect studies complement one another, each providing new tools and productive directions for ongoing work in the other.

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Livestream / Virtual Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:14:16 -0400 2020-03-24T11:30:00-04:00 2020-03-24T13:00:00-04:00 The Center for the Study of Complex Systems Livestream / Virtual Justin Werfel
Zhen Xu, PhD: Histotripsy Webinar (March 25, 2020 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/73931 73931-18426654@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

NOTICE: This will be held online. Click the link below to register.

https://fusfoundation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hj_R2DMOT8SlOAp0WRLV3A

Oftentimes when we think of focused ultrasound, we imagine using it to heat and kill tissue. Unlike thermal ablation, histotripsy uses focused ultrasound to mechanically disrupt the target tissue without heating. Histotripsy turns the tissue into liquid-appearing acellular debris – which is absorbed by the body over one to two months – resulting in effective tissue removal.

Histotripsy has been shown to stimulate a powerful immune response in cancer treatment studies. In the treatment of neurological diseases, transcranial histotripsy can produce well-confined focal treatment in a wide range of locations and volumes in the brain, offering the potential to increase the treatment envelope while decreasing treatment time.

Please register to join us at 10:00 AM Eastern on Wednesday, March 25, when Zhen Xu, PhD, will discuss the basic mechanism, instrumentation, bioeffects, and applications of histotripsy. She will also cover the latest preclinical and clinical trial results of developing histotripsy for the treatment of cancer and neurological diseases.

About the Speaker

Zhen Xu, PhD, is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan and a primary inventor and pioneer in histotripsy.

She has received many notable awards, including:
IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society Outstanding Paper Award (2006)
American Heart Association Outstanding Research in Pediatric Cardiology (2010)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) New Investigator Award at the First National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) Edward C. Nagy New Investigator Symposium (2011)
The Federic Lizzi Early Career Award from The International Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound (ISTU) (2015)
Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (2019)
Dr. Xu is currently an associate editor for three notable journals: IEEE Transactions on Ultrasound, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control (UFFC); Frontiers in Bioengineering; and BME Frontiers. She is an elected board member of ISTU, a charter member of the US NIH study section, and a principal investigator of grants funded by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, NIH, American Cancer Association, Office of Naval Research, The Hartwell Foundation, and The Coulter Foundation.

She received her PhD from the University of Michigan in 2005.

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Livestream / Virtual Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:42:17 -0400 2020-03-25T10:00:00-04:00 2020-03-25T11:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Biomedical Engineering Livestream / Virtual BME Logo
Ph.D. Defense: Tyler Gerhardson (March 26, 2020 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/73025 73025-18129601@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 26, 2020 10:00am
Location: Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

NOTICE: Will be held via BlueJeans.

Link: https://umich.bluejeans.com/924142541

Brain pathologies including stroke and cancer are a major cause of death and disability. Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) accounts for roughly 12% of all strokes in the US with approximately 200,000 new cases per year. ICH is characterized by the rupture of vessels resulting in bleeding and clotting inside the brain. The presence of the clot causes immediate damage to surrounding brain tissue via mass effect with delayed toxic effects developing in the days following the hemorrhage. This leads ICH patients to high mortality with a 40% chance of death within 30 days of diagnosis and motivates the need to quickly evacuate the clot from the brain. Craniotomy surgery and other minimally invasive methods using thrombolytic drugs are common procedures to remove the clot but are limited by factors such as morbidity and high susceptibility to rebleeding, which ultimately result in poor clinical outcomes.

Histotripsy is a non-thermal ultrasound ablation technique that uses short duration, high amplitude rarefactional pulses (>26 MPa) delivered via an extracorporeal transducer to generate targeted cavitation using the intrinsic gas nuclei existing in the target tissue. The rapid and energetic bubble expansion and collapse of cavitation create high stress and strain in tissue at the focus that fractionate it into an acellular homogenate. This dissertation presents the role of histotripsy as a novel ultrasound technology with potential to address the need for an effective transcranial therapy for ICH and other brain pathologies.

The first part of this work investigates the effects of ultrasound frequency and focal spacing on transcranial clot liquefaction using histotripsy. Histotripsy pulses were delivered using two 256-element hemispherical transducers of different frequency (250 and 500 kHz) with 30-cm aperture diameters. Liquefied clot was drained via catheter and syringe in the range of 6-59 mL in 0.9-42.4 min. The fastest rate was 16.6 mL/min. The best parameter combination was λ spacing at 500 kHz, which produced large liquefaction through 3 skullcaps (~30 mL) with fast rates (~2 mL/min). The temperature-rise through the 3 skullcaps remained below 4°C.

The second part addresses initial safety concerns for histotripsy ICH treatment through investigation in a porcine ICH model. 1.75-mL clots were formed in the frontal lobe of the brain. The centers of the clots were liquefied with histotripsy 48 h after formation, and the content was either evacuated or left within the brain. A control group was left untreated. Histotripsy was able to liquefy the core of clots without direct damage to the perihematomal brain tissue. An average volume of 0.9 ± 0.5 mL (~50%) was drained after histotripsy treatment. All groups showed mild ischemia and gliosis in the perihematomal region; however, there were no deaths or signs of neurological dysfunction in any groups.

The third part presents the development of a novel catheter hydrophone method for transcranial phase aberration correction and drainage of the clot liquefied with histotripsy. A prototype hydrophone was fabricated to fit within a ventriculostomy catheter. Improvements in focal pressure of up to 60% were achieved at the geometric focus and 27%-62% across a range of electronic steering locations. The sagittal and axial -6-dB beam widths decreased from 4.6 to 2.2 mm in the sagittal direction and 8 to 4.4 mm in the axial direction, compared to 1.5 and 3 mm in the absence of aberration. The cores of clots liquefied with histotripsy were readily drained via the catheter.

The fourth part focuses on the development of a preclinical system for translation to human cadaver ICH models. A 360-element, 700 kHz hemispherical array with a 30 cm aperture was designed and integrated with an optical tracker surgical navigation system. Calibrated simulations of the transducer suggest a therapeutic range between 48 – 105 mL through the human skull with the ability to apply therapy pulses at pulse-repetition-frequencies up to 200 Hz. The navigation system allows real-time targeting and placement of the catheter hydrophone via a pre-operative CT or MRI.

The fifth and final part of this work extends transcranial histotripsy therapy beyond ICH to the treatment of glioblastoma. This section presents results from an initial investigation into cancer immunomodulation using histotripsy in a mouse glioblastoma model. The results suggest histotripsy has some immunomodulatory capacity as evidenced by a 2-fold reduction in myeloid derived suppressor cells and large increases in interferon-γ concentrations (3500 pg/mL) within the brain tumors of mice treated with histotripsy.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:26:52 -0400 2020-03-26T10:00:00-04:00 2020-03-26T11:00:00-04:00 Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr Biomedical Engineering Lecture / Discussion BME Logo
[FREE- NOW ONLINE!]Great Lakes Theme Semester Presents: #LakeEffects Film Series (March 26, 2020 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73624 73624-18272032@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 26, 2020 6:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Great Lakes Theme Semester

Hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and co-sponsored by Great Lakes Now, this completely free series will have a different theme each night: Journeys, Shipwrecks, Invaders, Hazards, Detroit Public TV Night.

Join us every Thursday for the next five weeks now on Zoom! Join us virtually for an hour and a half screening followed by a brief Q&A with filmmakers, participants, and local experts. We hope to see you there!
https://zoom.us/j/380790681

March 12: Journeys
The Big Five Dive
Crossing Lake Huron

March 19: Shipwrecks
Project Shiphunt
November Requiem

March 26: Invaders
Making Waves

April 2: Hazards
Great Lakes, Bad Lines
The Forever Chemicals

April 9: Detroit Public TV Night
Selections from Great Lakes Now

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Livestream / Virtual Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:33:59 -0500 2020-03-26T18:30:00-04:00 2020-03-26T21:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Great Lakes Theme Semester Livestream / Virtual U-M LSA Great Lakes Theme Semester, Lake Effects, with topographical map of Michigan
SPH Webinar | "Applications of Complex Systems Approaches to Address Public Health Challenges" (March 27, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/72768 72768-18401453@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 27, 2020 1:00pm
Location:
Organized By: The Center for the Study of Complex Systems

https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/bcdyzpyk

This webinar is presented by the Center for the Assessment of Tobacco Regulations (CAsToR) (see link below for more info) in the School of Public Health. Complex Systems affiliated faculty member, Rafael Meza (SPH) is the Principal Investigator at the University of Michigan

Dr. Joshua Epstein, a pioneer and leading scientist on the study of complex social dynamics using mathematical and computational models, will give an overview of complex systems and its potential applications to tobacco research and tobacco regulatory science. A Q&A session will follow.

Please contact Katie Zarins (kmrents@umich.edu) with questions.

If you are planning to attend the webinar, register at the 'WEBINAR REGISTRATION LINK" at right or below.

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Livestream / Virtual Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:52:32 -0400 2020-03-27T13:00:00-04:00 2020-03-27T14:00:00-04:00 The Center for the Study of Complex Systems Livestream / Virtual Event Flyer
Project Management Certification (March 29, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73563 73563-18261072@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Ross School of Business
Organized By: Tauber Institute for Global Operations

Once again, the Tauber Institute, in conjunction with the International Project Management Association (IPMA), is sponsoring a Project Management certification class and exam for graduate business and engineering students and staff.

In order to participate, you will need to reflect upon a project management experience (for example a work project, an engineering design experience/senior capstone, Ross' MAP project, Tauber team project, etc). If you cannot make it to the classes (due to project travel, MAP, or other another class), the sessions will be recorded. Homework (mastery verification) will be required after each session.

The cost to an individual to take the exam is normally $595, however, Tauber is offering the exam at a substantial discount to non-Tauber students: $500 and to Tauber students: $150. Certification is valid for 5 years. Three certification classes will be taught by Professor Eric Svaan on the following dates:

Sunday, March 15 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)
Sunday, March 29 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)
Sunday, April 5 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)

The certification exam, administered by IPMA-USA is scheduled for April 26, 2020 (11:00 am) at the Ross School of Business, R-0320. Successfully passing the exam will yield IPMA's Level D certification (Certified Project Management Associate).

Over the last two years, all students who have taken the exam have passed!

Project Management is a powerful skillset to have in your toolbox as you look for full-time employment!

REGISTRATION: Please register through iMpact by clicking here:
http://myumi.ch/dO5Nl

NOTE: The $500 (for non-Tauber students) or $150 fee (for Tauber students) is non-refundable.

HOSTED BY: Tauber Institute for Global Operations. For questions about this event, please contact tauberinstitute@umich.edu or visit tauber.umich.edu.

What is IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate)? The IPMA Level D is an internationally recognized entry-level qualification in the area of project management. This designation, which demonstrates the individual's ability to understand the basics of project management, is similar to the exam-oriented, knowledge-based certifications of other major Project Management associations. For many, Level D® is the first step towards a professional project or program manager role. It is the first step in a sequence (C, B, and A) to be earned by demonstration of success in larger PM responsibility sets.

For more information,
Visit tauber.umich.edu or call 734-647-1333
Connect via email to Diana Crossley dianak@umich.edu

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Class / Instruction Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:07:18 -0500 2020-03-29T12:00:00-04:00 2020-03-29T16:30:00-04:00 Ross School of Business Tauber Institute for Global Operations Class / Instruction Photo of certificate
[FREE- NOW ONLINE!]Great Lakes Theme Semester Presents: #LakeEffects Film Series (April 2, 2020 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73624 73624-18272033@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 2, 2020 6:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Great Lakes Theme Semester

Hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and co-sponsored by Great Lakes Now, this completely free series will have a different theme each night: Journeys, Shipwrecks, Invaders, Hazards, Detroit Public TV Night.

Join us every Thursday for the next five weeks now on Zoom! Join us virtually for an hour and a half screening followed by a brief Q&A with filmmakers, participants, and local experts. We hope to see you there!
https://zoom.us/j/380790681

March 12: Journeys
The Big Five Dive
Crossing Lake Huron

March 19: Shipwrecks
Project Shiphunt
November Requiem

March 26: Invaders
Making Waves

April 2: Hazards
Great Lakes, Bad Lines
The Forever Chemicals

April 9: Detroit Public TV Night
Selections from Great Lakes Now

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Livestream / Virtual Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:33:59 -0500 2020-04-02T18:30:00-04:00 2020-04-02T21:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Great Lakes Theme Semester Livestream / Virtual U-M LSA Great Lakes Theme Semester, Lake Effects, with topographical map of Michigan
Project Management Certification (April 5, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73563 73563-18261073@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, April 5, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Ross School of Business
Organized By: Tauber Institute for Global Operations

Once again, the Tauber Institute, in conjunction with the International Project Management Association (IPMA), is sponsoring a Project Management certification class and exam for graduate business and engineering students and staff.

In order to participate, you will need to reflect upon a project management experience (for example a work project, an engineering design experience/senior capstone, Ross' MAP project, Tauber team project, etc). If you cannot make it to the classes (due to project travel, MAP, or other another class), the sessions will be recorded. Homework (mastery verification) will be required after each session.

The cost to an individual to take the exam is normally $595, however, Tauber is offering the exam at a substantial discount to non-Tauber students: $500 and to Tauber students: $150. Certification is valid for 5 years. Three certification classes will be taught by Professor Eric Svaan on the following dates:

Sunday, March 15 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)
Sunday, March 29 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)
Sunday, April 5 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)

The certification exam, administered by IPMA-USA is scheduled for April 26, 2020 (11:00 am) at the Ross School of Business, R-0320. Successfully passing the exam will yield IPMA's Level D certification (Certified Project Management Associate).

Over the last two years, all students who have taken the exam have passed!

Project Management is a powerful skillset to have in your toolbox as you look for full-time employment!

REGISTRATION: Please register through iMpact by clicking here:
http://myumi.ch/dO5Nl

NOTE: The $500 (for non-Tauber students) or $150 fee (for Tauber students) is non-refundable.

HOSTED BY: Tauber Institute for Global Operations. For questions about this event, please contact tauberinstitute@umich.edu or visit tauber.umich.edu.

What is IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate)? The IPMA Level D is an internationally recognized entry-level qualification in the area of project management. This designation, which demonstrates the individual's ability to understand the basics of project management, is similar to the exam-oriented, knowledge-based certifications of other major Project Management associations. For many, Level D® is the first step towards a professional project or program manager role. It is the first step in a sequence (C, B, and A) to be earned by demonstration of success in larger PM responsibility sets.

For more information,
Visit tauber.umich.edu or call 734-647-1333
Connect via email to Diana Crossley dianak@umich.edu

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Class / Instruction Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:07:18 -0500 2020-04-05T12:00:00-04:00 2020-04-05T16:30:00-04:00 Ross School of Business Tauber Institute for Global Operations Class / Instruction Photo of certificate
[FREE- NOW ONLINE!]Great Lakes Theme Semester Presents: #LakeEffects Film Series (April 9, 2020 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73624 73624-18272034@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Great Lakes Theme Semester

Hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and co-sponsored by Great Lakes Now, this completely free series will have a different theme each night: Journeys, Shipwrecks, Invaders, Hazards, Detroit Public TV Night.

Join us every Thursday for the next five weeks now on Zoom! Join us virtually for an hour and a half screening followed by a brief Q&A with filmmakers, participants, and local experts. We hope to see you there!
https://zoom.us/j/380790681

March 12: Journeys
The Big Five Dive
Crossing Lake Huron

March 19: Shipwrecks
Project Shiphunt
November Requiem

March 26: Invaders
Making Waves

April 2: Hazards
Great Lakes, Bad Lines
The Forever Chemicals

April 9: Detroit Public TV Night
Selections from Great Lakes Now

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Livestream / Virtual Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:33:59 -0500 2020-04-09T18:30:00-04:00 2020-04-09T21:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Great Lakes Theme Semester Livestream / Virtual U-M LSA Great Lakes Theme Semester, Lake Effects, with topographical map of Michigan
Author Event | Stephen Kesler: Great Lakes Rocks (April 9, 2020 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73387 73387-18214928@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 9, 2020 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: University of Michigan Press

***Please note that events at AADL are currently postponed indefinitely.***

The Great Lakes region contains some of Earth’s oldest rocks as well as some of its youngest geologic features. Great Lakes Rocks: 4 Billion Years of Geologic History in the Great Lakes Region tells this 4 billion-year history starting with the hills, lakes and rivers that we see today and moving back in time through the advance and retreat of the glaciers, the formation of tropical seas and reefs, the rifting that almost split North America into two parts, and ending with the volcanism and mountain building that made one of Earth’s earliest continents. This history includes strange iron-rich and salt-rich oceans, an immense meteorite impact, a super-giant lava flow, and many ore deposits that lured early European settlers into the area. It also helps us predict the geologic future of the Great Lakes region, which will likely include earthquakes, meteorite impacts, changes in our rivers, lakes, and waterfalls and, most of all, in our climate. At this event, Stephen Kesler will showcase rock samples from around the Great Lakes.

Steve Kesler earned a PhD in geology from Stanford University and has taught at Louisiana State University, University of Toronto, Instituto de Recursos Norenovables (Mexico) and University of Michigan. Since joining U-M in 1977, he and many students have gone on field trips over most of the Great Lakes region. In addition to Great Lakes Rocks, he has co-authored several other recent books including Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment; Metals and Society; and Future Global Mineral Resources.

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:23:12 -0400 2020-04-09T19:00:00-04:00 2020-04-09T20:29:00-04:00 Off Campus Location University of Michigan Press Lecture / Discussion Cover image for "Great Lakes Rocks: 4 Billion Years of Geologic History in the Great Lakes Region," by Stephen E. Kesler
Master's Thesis Defense: Mingyang Wang (April 10, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/73990 73990-18460430@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 10, 2020 10:30am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

NOTICE: This event will be held via Blue Jeans. It will be linked before.

BlueJeans: https://bluejeans.com/315155702

Objectives
We have developed a novel anti-vascular technique, termed photo-mediated ultrasound therapy (PUT), which utilizes nanosecond duration laser pulses synchronized with ultrasound bursts to remove microvasculature through cavitation. The objective of the current study is to explore the potential of PUT in removing cutaneous microvessels.

Methods
The auricular blood vessels of two New Zealand white rabbits were treated by PUT with a peak negative ultrasound pressure of 0.45 MPa at 0.5 MHz, and a laser fluence of 0.056 J/cm2 at 1064 nm for 10 minutes. Blood perfusion in the treated area was measured by a commercial laser speckle imaging (LSI) system before and immediately after treatment, as well as at one hour, three days, two weeks, and four weeks post treatment. Perfusion rates of 38 individual vessels from 4 rabbit ears were tracked during this time period for longitudinal assessment.

Results
The measured perfusion rates of the vessels in the treated areas, as quantified by the relative change in perfusion rate (RCPR), showed a statistically significant decrease for all time points post treatment (p<0.001). The mean decrease in perfusion is 50.79% immediately after treatment and is 32.14% at four weeks post treatment. Immediately after treatment, the perfusion rate decreased rapidly. Following this, there was a partial recovery in perfusion rate up to 3 days post treatment, then followed by a plateau in the perfusion from 3 days to 4 weeks.

Conclusions
The study demonstrated that a single PUT treatment could significantly reduce blood perfusion by 32.14% in the skin for up to 4 weeks. With unique advantages such as low laser fluence as compared with photothermolysis and agent-free treatment as compared with PDT, PUT holds potential to be developed into a new tool for the treatment of microvessels in the skin.

Keywords: laser; ultrasound; anti-vascular treatment; skin microvessels; photo-mediated ultrasound therapy

Chair: Dr. Xueding Wang

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:53:59 -0400 2020-04-10T10:30:00-04:00 2020-04-10T11:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Biomedical Engineering Lecture / Discussion BME Logo
MICDE Webinar | Transmission modeling of infectious diseases and the COVID-19 outbreak (April 17, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/74261 74261-18609321@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 17, 2020 3:00pm
Location:
Organized By: The Center for the Study of Complex Systems

A Webinar presented by the Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery & Engineering (MICDE)

This seminar will focus on differential equation transmission modeling approaches to analyze the spread of infections diseases, and how Prof. Eisenberg and her colleagues are using them to model the current COVID-19 outbreak in the State of Michigan.Their current model is helping to forecast the numbers of laboratory-confirmed cases, fatalities, hospitalized patients, and hospital capacity issues (such as ICU beds needed), and examining how social distancing can impact the spread of the epidemic.

WEBINAR LINK can be found below or at right under "Related Links".

Marisa Eisenberg has been modeling COVID-19 scenarios for the Michigan State Health Department this last month. See article on our website. Link is also below.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:30:11 -0400 2020-04-17T15:00:00-04:00 2020-04-17T16:30:00-04:00 The Center for the Study of Complex Systems Livestream / Virtual Webinar Flyer
Master's Defense: Xijia Quan (April 21, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/74183 74183-18559840@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 3:00pm
Location:
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

NOTICE: This event will be held via Blue Jeans. The link will be posted below.

Blue Jeans link: https://bluejeans.com/6788336326

We propose a novel optimization algorithm for radiofrequency (RF) pulse design in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), that regularizes the magnitude and phase of the target (desired) magnetization pattern separately. This approach may be useful across applications where the relative importance of achieving accurate magnitude or phase excitation varies; for example, saturation pulses "care" only about the magnitude excitation pattern. We apply our new design to the problem of spin "prephasing" in 3D functional MRI using blood-oxygen-level-dependent (BOLD) contrast; spin prephasing pulses can mitigate the signal loss observed near air/tissue boundaries due to the presence of local susceptibility gradients. We show that our algorithm can improve the simulation performance and recover some signal in some regions with steep susceptibility gradients. In all cases, our algorithm shows better phase correction than a conventional design based on minimizing the complex difference between the target and realized patterns. The algorithm is open-source and the computation time is feasible for online applications. In addition, we evaluate the impact of the choice of (initial) excitation k-space trajectories, both in terms of trajectory type (SPINS vs extended KT points) and overall pulse duration.

Chair: Dr. Jon-Fredrik Nielsen

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:11:30 -0400 2020-04-21T15:00:00-04:00 2020-04-21T16:00:00-04:00 Biomedical Engineering Lecture / Discussion BME Logo
Project Management Certification (April 26, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/73563 73563-18261074@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, April 26, 2020 11:00am
Location: Ross School of Business
Organized By: Tauber Institute for Global Operations

Once again, the Tauber Institute, in conjunction with the International Project Management Association (IPMA), is sponsoring a Project Management certification class and exam for graduate business and engineering students and staff.

In order to participate, you will need to reflect upon a project management experience (for example a work project, an engineering design experience/senior capstone, Ross' MAP project, Tauber team project, etc). If you cannot make it to the classes (due to project travel, MAP, or other another class), the sessions will be recorded. Homework (mastery verification) will be required after each session.

The cost to an individual to take the exam is normally $595, however, Tauber is offering the exam at a substantial discount to non-Tauber students: $500 and to Tauber students: $150. Certification is valid for 5 years. Three certification classes will be taught by Professor Eric Svaan on the following dates:

Sunday, March 15 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)
Sunday, March 29 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)
Sunday, April 5 (noon - 4:30 pm, Ross R-0420)

The certification exam, administered by IPMA-USA is scheduled for April 26, 2020 (11:00 am) at the Ross School of Business, R-0320. Successfully passing the exam will yield IPMA's Level D certification (Certified Project Management Associate).

Over the last two years, all students who have taken the exam have passed!

Project Management is a powerful skillset to have in your toolbox as you look for full-time employment!

REGISTRATION: Please register through iMpact by clicking here:
http://myumi.ch/dO5Nl

NOTE: The $500 (for non-Tauber students) or $150 fee (for Tauber students) is non-refundable.

HOSTED BY: Tauber Institute for Global Operations. For questions about this event, please contact tauberinstitute@umich.edu or visit tauber.umich.edu.

What is IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate)? The IPMA Level D is an internationally recognized entry-level qualification in the area of project management. This designation, which demonstrates the individual's ability to understand the basics of project management, is similar to the exam-oriented, knowledge-based certifications of other major Project Management associations. For many, Level D® is the first step towards a professional project or program manager role. It is the first step in a sequence (C, B, and A) to be earned by demonstration of success in larger PM responsibility sets.

For more information,
Visit tauber.umich.edu or call 734-647-1333
Connect via email to Diana Crossley dianak@umich.edu

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Class / Instruction Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:07:18 -0500 2020-04-26T11:00:00-04:00 2020-04-26T16:30:00-04:00 Ross School of Business Tauber Institute for Global Operations Class / Instruction Photo of certificate
PhD Defense: Richard Youngblood (April 29, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/74358 74358-18666222@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

NOTICE: This event will be held via Blue Jeans. The link will be posted below.

BlueJeans: https://bluejeans.com/855683101

Human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) differentiated into complex three-dimensional (3D) structures, referred to as ‘organoids’ due to their organ-like properties, offer ideal platforms to study human development, disease and regeneration. However, studying organ morphogenesis has been hindered by the lack of appropriate culture systems that can spatially enable cellular interactions that are needed for organ formation. Many organoid cultures rely on decellularized extracellular matrices as supportive scaffolds, which are often poorly chemically defined and allow only limited tunability and reproducibility. By contrast, engineered synthetic matrices can be tuned and optimized to mimic the embryo environment in order to enhance development and maturation of organoid cultures. Herein, this work primarily focuses on using synthetic polymer matrices to investigate how the design of biomaterials can guide key interactions guiding stem-cell decisions for the reproducible generation and control of organoid cultures.
Microporous biomaterials comprised of synthetic polymer materials were shown to guide the assembly of pancreatic progenitors into insulin-producing clusters that further developed into islet organoids. The scaffold culture facilitated cell-cell interactions enabled by the scaffold design and supported cell-mediated matrix deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins associated with the basement membrane of islet cells. Furthermore, when compared to suspension cultures, the scaffold culture showed increased insulin secretion in response to glucose stimulus indicating the development of functional β-cells. By modifying the stage that cells were seeded on scaffolds from pancreatic progenitor to pancreatic endoderm, islet organoids showed increased amounts of insulin secreted per cell. In addition, seeding scaffolds with dense clusters instead of a single suspension minimized cell manipulation during the differentiation, which was shown to be influential to the development of the islet organoids. An engineered insulin reporter further identified how mechanistic changes in vitro influenced function within individual cells by measuring insulin storage and secretion through non-invasive imaging.
hPSC-derived lung organoids (HLOs) were also evaluated for in vivo maturation on biomaterial scaffolds, where HLOs were shown improved tissue structure and cellular differentiation. Investigative studies demonstrated that scaffold pore interconnectivity and polymer degradation contributed to in vivo maturation, the size of the airway structures and the total size of the transplanted tissue. Polymer biomaterials were also developed to modulate local tissue and systemic inflammation through local delivery of human interleukin 4 (hIL-4)-expressing lentivirus. Microporous scaffold culture strategies improve organoid complexity and exert fine control over the system using engineering solutions, thus, allowing the community to build more realistic organoid tools. Taken together, the microporous scaffold culture demonstrates the feasibility to translate organoid culture to the clinic as a biomanufacturing platform.

Chair: Dr. Lonnie Shea

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:21:55 -0400 2020-04-29T14:00:00-04:00 2020-04-29T15:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Biomedical Engineering Lecture / Discussion BME Logo
RNA Center Journal Club - The architecture of SARS-CoV-2 transcriptome (May 7, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/74371 74371-18674250@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, May 7, 2020 4:00pm
Location:
Organized By: Center for RNA Biomedicine

Link to publication: https://www.cell.com/pb-assets/products/coronavirus/CELL_CELL-D-20-00765.pdf

Link to Zoom meeting: https://umich.zoom.us/j/97186405854

The RNA Journal Club meets to prepare for seminars and engage with their presenters. The Club studies and reviews the articles relating to upcoming talks. It discusses the theory, methodology and findings of a publication to develop questions for its author.

The Club meets monthly and is open to all. The Journal Club meetings are announced here https://rna.umich.edu/events/. Graduate students and post-docs in RNA research are strongly encouraged to participate. The diversity of expertise within the Club makes it particularly engaging as different perspectives are being exchanged.

The Journal Club is organized by the RNA Student & PostDoc Council. The objective of the RNA Student & PostDoc Council is to work collaboratively across disciplines, build a community and generate innovative ideas to advance RNA research and education across the University of Michigan.

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Livestream / Virtual Thu, 07 May 2020 11:47:34 -0400 2020-05-07T16:00:00-04:00 2020-05-07T17:00:00-04:00 Center for RNA Biomedicine Livestream / Virtual logo
RNA Innovation Seminar, Jeffery Twiss, MD, PhD, Professor, Interim Departmental Chair, SmartState Chair in Childhood Neurotherapeutics, University of South Carolina (June 15, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73583 73583-18263274@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, June 15, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building
Organized By: Center for RNA Biomedicine

Jeffery Twiss, MD, PhD, Professor, Interim Departmental Chair, SmartState Chair in Childhood Neurotherapeutics, University of South Carolina

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:43:23 -0500 2020-06-15T16:00:00-04:00 2020-06-15T17:00:00-04:00 Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building Center for RNA Biomedicine Lecture / Discussion lecture
Kate A. Fitzgerald, PhD, Vice Chair, Research, Department of Medicine, (July 13, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/74621 74621-18880949@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:00pm
Location:
Organized By: Center for RNA Biomedicine

Registration link: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_25jkEySCT6q3UWjxfRU13Q

Keywords: lncRNA, Inante Immunity, Interferon, Antiviral

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:22:18 -0400 2020-07-13T16:00:00-04:00 2020-07-13T17:00:00-04:00 Center for RNA Biomedicine Lecture / Discussion speaker photo
PhD Defense: Josiah Simeth (August 5, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/75278 75278-19402991@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Biomedical Engineering

Notice: This event will be held via BlueJeans. The link will be placed below.

BlueJeans: https://bluejeans.com/715371816

Measures of regional and global liver function are critical in guiding treatments for intrahepatic cancers, and liver function is a dominant factor in the survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Global and regional liver function assessments are important for defining the magnitude and spatial distribution of radiation dose to preserve functional liver parenchyma and reduce incidence of hepatotoxicity from radiation therapy (RT) for intrahepatic cancer treatment. This individualized liver function-guided RT strategy is critical for patients with heterogeneous and poor liver function, often observed in cirrhotic patients treated for HCC. Dynamic gadoxetic-acid enhanced (DGAE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows investigation of liver function through observation of the uptake of contrast agent into the hepatocytes.

This work seeks to determine if gadoxetic uptake rate can be used as a reliable measure of liver function, and to develop robust methods for uptake estimation with an interest in the therapeutic application of this knowledge in the case of intrahepatic cancers. Since voxel-by voxel fitting of the preexisting nonlinear dual-input two-compartment model is highly susceptible to over fitting, and highly dependent on data that is both temporally very well characterized and low in noise, this work proposes and validates a new model for quantifying the voxel-wise uptake rate of gadoxetic acid as a measure of regional liver function. This linearized single-input two-compartment (LSITC) model is a linearization of the pre-existing dual-input model but is designed to perform uptake quantification in a more robust, computationally simpler, and much faster manner. The method is validated against the preexisting dual-input model for both real and simulated data. Simulations are used to investigate the effects of noise as well as issues related to the sampling of the arterial peak in the characteristic input functions of DGAE MRI.

Further validation explores the relationship between gadoxetic acid uptake rate and two well established global measures of liver function, namely: Indocyanine Green retention (ICGR) and Albumin-Bilirubin (ALBI) score. This work also establishes the relationships between these scores and imaging derived measures of whole liver function using uptake rate. Additionally, the same comparisons are performed for portal venous perfusion, a pharmacokinetic parameter that has been observed to correlate with function, and has been used as a guide for individualized liver function-guided RT. For the patients assessed, gadoxetic acid uptake rate performs significantly better as a predictor of whole liver function than portal venous perfusion.
This work also investigates the possible gains that could be introduced through use of gadoxetic uptake rate maps in the creation of function-guided RT plans. To this end, plans were created using both perfusion and uptake, and both were compared to plans that did not use functional guidance. While the plans were generally broadly similar, significant differences were observed in patients with severely compromised uptake that did not correspond with compromised perfusion.

This dissertation also deals with the problem of quantifying uptake rate in suboptimal very temporally sparse or short DGAE MRI acquisitions. In addition to testing the limits of the LSITC model for these limited datasets (both realistic and extreme), a neural network-based approach to quantification of uptake rate is developed, allowing for increased robustness over current models.

Chair: Dr. Yue Cao

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:51:41 -0400 2020-08-05T14:00:00-04:00 2020-08-05T15:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Biomedical Engineering Lecture / Discussion BME Logo
NSF GRF Webinar (September 3, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/76148 76148-19669618@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships (ONSF)

REGISTER HERE: https://myumi.ch/wlKOk

NSF Graduate Research Fellowships provides $138,00 for research-based masters and PhD students in STEM and Social Science fields (three-year annual stipend of $34,000 along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees paid to the graduate institution).

This webinar is for undergraduate seniors, 1st and 2nd year graduate students in NSF-approved fields (see the NSF-GRFP webpage for a list of fields). Rising juniors who may apply in the future are also welcome. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Applicants from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in their fields are especially encouraged to apply. For more information about eligibility, please see this NSF video: https://vimeo.com/361402315

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Livestream / Virtual Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:25:59 -0400 2020-09-03T16:00:00-04:00 2020-09-03T17:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships (ONSF) Livestream / Virtual NSF Webinar
RNA Collaborative Seminar featuring: Sue Hammoud, Human Genetics & Justin Colacino, Environmental Health Sciences (September 9, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/75865 75865-19615931@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for RNA Biomedicine

ZOOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GjVNcoWtRG6OkzxSDmfb8A

"Same Same Different: Single cell RNAseq identifies conserved and divergent features of mammalian spermatogenesis"
Sue Hammoud, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Human Genetics
Website: https://hammoud.lab.medicine.umich.edu/

~and~

"Single cell transcriptomic profiling to understand breast stem cell heterogeneity in development and cancer disparities"
Justin Colacino. Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences
Website: https://www.colacinolab.com/

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:44:32 -0400 2020-09-09T16:00:00-04:00 2020-09-09T17:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for RNA Biomedicine Lecture / Discussion RNA Collaborative
Identifying Emergency Funds and How to Advocate for Making Room in Your Financial Aid Package (September 11, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/75507 75507-19513173@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, September 11, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: CEW+

Advance registration is required; look for the Zoom link at the bottom of your confirmation email after registering.

This session will provide information about how you can seek emergency funds should you experience an emergency situation or one-time, unusual, unforeseen expense while in school. Information about the types of situations that qualify for emergency funds and where to seek funding will be covered during this presentation.

RSVP HERE: http://www.cew.umich.edu/events/identifying-emergency-funds-and-how-to-advocate-for-making-room-in-your-financial-aid-package

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:02:34 -0400 2020-09-11T14:00:00-04:00 2020-09-11T15:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location CEW+ Livestream / Virtual A jar of spilled change
RNA Seminar featuring: Andrey Krasilnikov, Penn State (September 21, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/75802 75802-19608017@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, September 21, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for RNA Biomedicine

ZOOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_obckKUCLT4mXI7kPskzc-Q

KEYWORDS: Ribozymes, RNase P, RNase MRP, ribonucleoprotein complexes, RNA-driven protein remodelling

ABSTRACT: Ribonuclease (RNase) P is a ribozyme-based catalytic ribonucleoprotein complex involved primarily in the maturation of tRNA in all three domains of life. In the course of evolution, the size and complexity of RNase P grew as the catalytic RNA moiety recruited additional protein components. In eukaryotes, the RNase P lineage has split, giving rise to a related RNP enzyme called RNase MRP, which shares multiple structural features (including most of the protein components) with the eukaryotic RNase P, but has a distinct and non-overlapping specificity. We report the recently solved cryo-EM structure of the 450 kDa yeast RNase MRP holoenzyme and compare it with the structure of its progenitor RNP, RNase P. We show that, surprisingly, several of the proteins shared by RNase MRP and RNase P undergo RNA-driven structural remodeling, allowing the same proteins to function in distinct structural contexts. This remodeling, combined with altered peripheral RNA elements, results in the functional diversification of the two closely related RNPs, in spite of the structural conservation of the nearly identical catalytic cores, demonstrating structural underpinnings of the acquisition of new functions by catalytic RNPs.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:12:03 -0400 2020-09-21T16:00:00-04:00 2020-09-21T17:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for RNA Biomedicine Lecture / Discussion Andrey Krasilnikov, Penn State
Complex Systems Seminar | The Ranking Game from a Hungarian Perspective (September 22, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/76900 76900-19776605@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 11:30am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: The Center for the Study of Complex Systems

ZOOM MEETING LINK: https://umich.zoom.us/j/96616169868

Abstract:
We like to see who is stronger, richer, better, more clever. Since we
humans (1) love lists; (2), are competitive and (3), are jealous of
other people, we like ranking. Ranking reflects the reality, illusion and
manipulation of objectivity.

The book "Ranking: The Unwritten Rules of the Social Game We All Play" is offered to people whose neighbor has a fancier car; employees, who are being ranked by their supervisors; managers, who are involved in ranking but may have qualms about the process; businessmen interested in creating better visibility for their companies; scientists, writers, artists, and other competitors who would like to see themselves at the top of a success list; college students who are just preparing to enter the new phase of social competition. The lecture will mirror the speaker's education and experiences in Pest and Buda.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 08 Sep 2020 20:19:09 -0400 2020-09-22T11:30:00-04:00 2020-09-22T13:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location The Center for the Study of Complex Systems Livestream / Virtual Peter Erdi Headshot
RNA Seminar featuring: Hiroaki Suga, University of Tokyo (September 28, 2020 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/75805 75805-19608020@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, September 28, 2020 9:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for RNA Biomedicine

ZOOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PBHPayAvR8WobaSf3z0AUA

ABSTRACT: Macrocyclic peptides possess a number of pharmacological characteristics distinct from other well-established therapeutic molecular classes, resulting in a versatile drug modality with a unique profile of advantages. Macrocyclic peptides are accessible by not only chemical synthesis but also ribosomal synthesis. Particularly, recent inventions of the genetic code reprogramming integrated with an in vitro display format, referred to as RaPID (Random non-standard Peptides Integrated Discovery) system, have enabled us to screen mass libraries (>1 trillion members) of non-standard peptides containing multiple non-proteinogenic amino acids, giving unique properties of peptides distinct from conventional peptides, e.g. greater proteolytic stability, higher affinity (low nM to sub nM dissociation constants similar to antibodies), and superior pharmacokinetics. The field is rapidly growing evidenced by increasing interests from industrial sectors, including small start-ups as well as mega-pharmas, toward drug development efforts on macrocyclic peptides, which has led to several de novo discovered peptides entering clinical trials. This lecture discusses the aforementioned screening technology involving the method of “genetic code reprogramming” powered by flexizymes, and several showcases of therapeutic potentials of macrocyclic peptides.

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Lecture / Discussion Sun, 20 Sep 2020 13:22:07 -0400 2020-09-28T09:00:00-04:00 2020-09-28T10:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for RNA Biomedicine Lecture / Discussion Hiroaki Suga, University of Tokyo
U-M STEM Research Career Award (September 29, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/75324 75324-19440266@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships (ONSF)

The U-M STEM Research Career Award supports highly qualified students who plan to pursue a PhD and research career in a STEM fields.

The scholarship provides $5000 for summer research or other academic expenses. The scholarship does not require US citizenship; it is open to students from all nationalities and backgrounds. The U-M STEM Research Career Award application and letters of recommendation will also be used to select U-M’s nominees for the Goldwater and Astronaut Scholarships from among eligible applicants.

Register: https://myumi.ch/bvnN2

Learn more: https://lsa.umich.edu/onsf/scholarships/stem-biomedical/u-m-stem-research-career-award.html

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:44:44 -0400 2020-09-29T16:00:00-04:00 2020-09-29T17:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships (ONSF) Livestream / Virtual Microscope
PD Soros Fellowship for New Americans (September 29, 2020 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/75316 75316-19434382@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships (ONSF)

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans provides up to two years of graduate study in any field and in any graduate degree-granting program in the United States. Each award is for up to $25,000 in stipend support, as well as 50 percent of required tuition and fees, up to $20,000 per year, for two years. The total value of the fellowship is $90,000.

Register: https://myumi.ch/bvnN2

Learn more: https://lsa.umich.edu/onsf/scholarships/united-states/the-paul---daisy-soros-fellowships.html

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Livestream / Virtual Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:19:56 -0400 2020-09-29T19:00:00-04:00 2020-09-29T20:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships (ONSF) Livestream / Virtual PD Soros Fellows 2020
Physics Special Department Colloquium | Scientific Espionage, Open Exchange, and American Competitiveness (September 30, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/76450 76450-19717145@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Department of Physics

In 2015, Xiaoxing Xi was wrongfully arrested by the FBI in a case of alleged racial profiling. Since speaking out about his experience and the consequences for academic freedom, he was awarded the 2020 Andrei Sakharov Prize from the American Physical Society, which is awarded biannually to human rights advocates in the physics community.

Presentation abstract:
Amid rapidly escalating tension between the United States and China, professors, scientists, and students of Chinese ethnic origin as well as those engaging in academic collaborations with China are under heightened scrutiny by the federal government. Law enforcement officials consider collaborating with Chinese colleagues “by definition conveying sensitive information to the Chinese.” In 2015, I became a casualty of this campaign despite being innocent. This experience gave me insights into the challenges Chinese scientists face and the immediate threat to the open environment in fundamental research on university campuses.

In this talk, I will highlight the JASON Report on Fundamental Research Security, commissioned and endorsed by the National Science Foundation. It opposes profiling Chinese scholars based on the actions of the Chinese government and Chinese Communist Party, supports reaffirmation of NSDD-189, which made unrestricted fundamental research a federal policy and proposes addressing foreign influence on US research within the framework of research integrity. I urge the audience to rally around the JASON Report and speak up to defend liberty and safeguard America's research enterprise.

Co-sponsored by Indigo: The LSA Asian and Asian-American Faculty Alliance and the U-M Association of Chinese Professors.

Please register here for the webinar: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5ZfAAGdLTgylS04ds7ayuw

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Presentation Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:13:32 -0400 2020-09-30T16:00:00-04:00 2020-09-30T17:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Department of Physics Presentation Event Poster
Saturday Morning Physics VIRTUAL Event | Exploring Titan with Dragonfly! (October 3, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/77279 77279-19830131@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 3, 2020 10:30am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Saturday Morning Physics

Youtube Event Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4dh-dv4AxQ
(Link will be active at 10:30 am on 10/3/20.) See saturdaymorningphysics.org for more details.

Dr. Ann Parsons will give a "live" lecture with a "live" Q&A after the talk.

NASA has recently selected the Dragonfly Mission to study the surface chemistry of Saturn’s largest moon, Titan! Dragonfly will land on Titan and then fly to dozens of different locations over its surface to study its prebiotic chemistry and to look for potential biosignatures.

We celebrate the James Robert Walker Lecture on this occasion.

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:05:39 -0400 2020-10-03T10:30:00-04:00 2020-10-03T11:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Saturday Morning Physics Workshop / Seminar Dragonfly Mission Image
Complex Systems Seminar | A Simple Model for a Complex System: Legged Locomotion as an Oscillator (October 6, 2020 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/77060 77060-19790568@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:30am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: The Center for the Study of Complex Systems

VIRTUAL SEMINAR LINK: myumi.ch/v2ZYv

The neuromechanical control and dynamics of legged locomotion are of great interest for biomedical and robotics applications, as well as being an aspect of functional morphology with large ecological implications. Most biomechanists take a "reductionist" approach that attempts to model animal motion by modeling the parts of the organism and their interconnections, thereby combining them into what are sometimes staggeringly complex models. We will discuss a complementary "essentialist" approach, where multi-legged locomotion is viewed as a limit cycle oscillation comprising the body, nervous system, and environment. Through a combination of theoretical mathematical advances, new numerical algorithms, and experimental work on both animals and robots, this approach has revealed new ways to non-invasively inspect neuromechanical feedback pathways, control and coordinate legs, and model complex multi-contact collisions. Talk will be non-technical and suitable for a broad sciences audience.

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Livestream / Virtual Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:43:45 -0400 2020-10-06T11:30:00-04:00 2020-10-06T13:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location The Center for the Study of Complex Systems Livestream / Virtual Headshot Shai Revzen
Hands-on Workshop: Creating a Hybrid Simulation System Using the Simple Run Time Infrastructure Software (October 9, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/76684 76684-19735053@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 9, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering

The goal of this hands-on workshop is to introduce the Simple Run-Time Infrastructure software toolkit (SRTI) to the participants, and provide a template project consisting of multiple simulators, each with a specialized purpose, relating to a natural-disaster scenario. It will take place after the feature talks.

The SRTI is a free, open-source solution developed at the University of Michigan, and enables researchers to connect computer programs and simulators written in different languages, to share data during execution, and to design hybrid systems using disparate simulator modules, with a primary goal of being user friendly. This hands-on workshop will explain what the SRTI is, and provide an example on how to use it.

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is required to run the SRTI. Please install it prior to the workshop. Refer to icor.engin.umich.edu for more information on supported operating systems and languages. Participants will need to use their own computer systems at home to take part. Basic coding skills in any programming language are required.

Open to the general public. Please register if you wish to participate.

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:10:17 -0400 2020-10-09T16:00:00-04:00 2020-10-09T18:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering Workshop / Seminar Creating a Hybrid Simulation System Using the Simple Run Time Infrastructure Software
Saturday Morning Physics VIRTUAL Event | The Degree of Fine-Tuning in our Universe – and Others (October 10, 2020 10:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/77280 77280-19830132@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 10, 2020 10:30am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Saturday Morning Physics

Professor Fred Adams will give a pre-recorded lecture with a "live" Q&A after the talk.

Youtube Event Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPs7-svpZW8 (Link will be active at 10:30 am on 10/10/20.) See saturdaymorningphysics.org for more details.

The fundamental constants of nature must fall within a range of values in order for the universe to develop structure and ultimately support life. The relevant parameters include the strengths of the fundamental forces, particle masses, cosmic energy densities, abundances of ordinary matter and dark matter, and the amplitude of primordial density fluctuations. This talk considers current constraints on these quantities and assesses the degree of tuning required for the universe to be viable.

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Workshop / Seminar Mon, 05 Oct 2020 08:16:09 -0400 2020-10-10T10:30:00-04:00 2020-10-10T23:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Saturday Morning Physics Workshop / Seminar Saturday Morning Physics Talk Photo
Science Success Series | Overcoming the Fear of Failure in Personal and Academic Pursuits (October 12, 2020 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/76330 76330-19687523@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, October 12, 2020 3:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Science Learning Center

In this workshop, we'll build on the lessons of growth mindset and put failure into practice, with activities that allow us to focus on the learning that goes along with mistakes. This way, we can create environments that allow for innovation, personal, and professional growth.

Register on Sessions: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/29116

Email ScienceSuccessSeries@umich.edu with any questions.

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Workshop / Seminar Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:08:58 -0400 2020-10-12T15:00:00-04:00 2020-10-12T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Science Learning Center Workshop / Seminar
NeuroNetwork for Emerging Therapies Mini Symposium Series: Climate Change, the Environment & Health (October 15, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/77387 77387-19846079@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 15, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: NeuroNetwork for Emerging Therapies

It is impossible to ignore the evidence of the past decade - wildfires have made air on the west coast incredibly hazardous and children have been poisoned by drinking water at crucial ages of development. The environment we have created for ourselves is a serious threat to our health.

Eva Feldman, MD, PhD, Director of the NeuroNetwork for Emerging Therapies, will moderate the 30-minute mini symposium that discusses both global and local impacts that the environment has on our health. Along with Dr. Feldman, presentations will be made by Jonathan Overpeck, PhD, Dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability, who will address climate change and environmental justice; Stuart Batterman, PhD, a professor from the U-M School of Public Health, who will discuss how contaminants in the air affect your health; and Stephen Goutman, MD, MS, director of the Pranger ALS Clinic, who will talk about the association between environmental pollution and ALS.

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Conference / Symposium Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:26:08 -0400 2020-10-15T14:00:00-04:00 2020-10-15T14:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location NeuroNetwork for Emerging Therapies Conference / Symposium Climate Change, the Environment & Health Mini Symposium