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INPP Seminar | Experimental Level Densities and Gamma Strength Functions for Nuclear Astrophysics, Jan. 28

Ann-Cecilie Larsen

The Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics (INPP) presents Ann-Cecilie Larsen, of the Oslo Cyclotron Laboratory, presenting “Experimental Level Densities and Gamma Strength Functions for Nuclear Astrophysics,” on Thursday, Jan. 28, at at 4 p.m. in Edwards Accelerator Lab, Roger W. Finlay Conference Room. Abstract: All elements found in our […]

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January 28, 2016 at 5:15 pmEvents

Sustainability | Screening of ‘This Changes Everything,’ Jan. 27

Sustainability | Screening of ‘This Changes Everything,’ Jan. 27

The Common Experience Project on Sustainability Films presents This Changes Everything on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 7-9 p.m. A panel comprising Dr. Nancy Manring, Associate Professor of Political Science and Sustainability Studies theme leader; Dr. Edna Wangui, Associate Professor of Geography; and Eddie Smith, Graduate Student Senate President. Discussion topics […]

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January 27, 2016 at 5:30 pmEvents

Astrophysics Seminar | Particle Acceleration and Plasma Turbulence at Shocks in Relativistic Jets, Jan. 27

Markus Böttcher

The Astrophysical Institute (ApI) presents Ohio University Alumnus and Professor, Markus Böttcher of  the North-West University Potchefstroom, South Africa, presenting “Particle Acceleration and Plasma Turbulence at Shocks in Relativistic Jets” on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at at 4:10 p.m. in Finlay Conference Room Edwards Accelerator Lab. Abstract: The acceleration of particles […]

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January 27, 2016 at 5:30 pmEvents

Physics Colloquium | From Drip-Line to Drip-Line: Nuclear Astrophysics in the Laboratory, Jan. 26

Zach Meisel

The Physics & Astronomy Colloquium Series presents Zach Meisel of University of Notre Dame on “From drip-line to drip-line: Nuclear astrophysics in the laboratory” on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 4:10 p.m. in Walter 245. Abstract: Nuclear astrophysics aims to answer fundamental questions about our universe: What is the origin of […]

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January 26, 2016 at 5:45 pmEvents

Free Screening | ‘… And Justice for All,’ Jan. 21

Free Screening | ‘… And Justice for All,’ Jan. 21

Students for Law, Justice & Culture offers a free screening of …And Justice for All, on Thursday Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. in Bentley 011. The movie details a case involving questionable legal ethics. Al Pacino stars in this classic film from 1979. SLJC remains committed to putting on relevant and entertaining programming […]

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January 21, 2016 at 7:00 pmEvents

Physics Colloquium | Challenges and Opportunities in Nuclear Astrophysics: Studying Stellar Fireworks and the Big Bang with Stable and Radioactive Ion-Beams, Jan. 21

Antonios Kontos

The Physics & Astronomy Colloquium Series presents Antonios Kontos of MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory Massachusetts Institute of Technology on “Challenges and opportunities in Nuclear Astrophysics: Studying stellar fireworks and the big bang with stable and radioactive ion-beams” on Thursday, Jan. 21, at […]

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January 21, 2016 at 7:00 pmEvents

Science Café | Spread of Contagions: Diseases, Rumors and Mathematical Models, Jan. 20

Winfried Just. Photo credit: Emily Mueting/Ohio University.

Science Café presents Dr. Winfried Just on “Spread of Contagions:  Diseases, Rumors and Mathematical Models” on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 5 p.m. in the Baker Center Front Room. Imagine the scenario: An infectious disease outbreak has been reported. Epidemiologists furiously search for patient zero (the first infected person) and track […]

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January 20, 2016 at 5:16 pmEvents