Archive for February, 2020

The Quantitative Biology Seminar presents Dr. Horacio Castillo discussing “Cellular reprogramming dynamics follow a simple 1D reaction path” on Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. in Morton 115. Castillo is Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Ohio University. Abstract: Cellular reprogramming, the conversion of one cell type to another, induces global […]

The M.A. in Law, Justice & Culture—which focuses on critical analysis of law in relation to society, culture, politics and power—is accepting priority applications through Feb. 15 for those interested in starting the on campus program in Fall 2020. The program is offered on campus and online. Information Sessions Tuesday, […]

The Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics (INPP) presents Remco Zegers of MSU, on “Constraining Electron-capture Rates in Core-collapse Supernovae through Charge-exchange Reactions”, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 4 p.m. in Edwards Accelerator Lab, Roger W. Finlay Conference Room. Abstract: Electron captures on medium-heavy nuclei play an important role in […]

A Teach-In about what’s happening in India, the Citizenship Act, and Settler Colonialism in Kashmir is Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Bentley 132. The Teach-In will feature Dr. Brian Collins, Associate Professor of World Religions, Dr. Haley Duschinski, Director of the Center for Law, Justice & Culture and Associate Professor […]

 Science Café presents Dr. Rebecca Snell discussing “How Will Forests Respond to Climate Change?” on Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. in the Front Room at Baker University Center. Snell is Assistant Professor of Environmental & Plant Biology at Ohio University. Forests provide habitat for wildlife, recreational opportunities, raw materials […]

The George Washington Forum presents Dr. Mary Hirschfeld discussing “Toward a More Humane Economy” on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Galbreath Chapel on the College Green. Hirschfeld is Associate Professor of Economics and Theology at Villanova University, where she has taught since 2011. She earned a PhD […]

The Ohio University NQPI Seminar Series presents Dr. Randall Feenstra discussing “Studies of Two-Dimensional Materials Using Tunneling Electrons,” on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 4:10 p.m. in Clippinger Labs 194. Feenstra is Professor of Physics from Carnegie Mellon University.