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Spring 2022 Superhydrophobic Materials, T. Leo Liu
Spring 2022 Superhydrophobic Materials, T. Leo Liu
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Many natural surfaces, such as lotus leaves and a water strider’s leg, have shown striking water repellency so that they remain clean and dry even in “dirty” habitats. Such water repellency is called superhydrophobicity, which has stimulated lots of science and engineering imagination for self-cleaning windows, never dirty clothes, drag-reduction swimming suits, etc. In this workshop, we will use superhydrophobicity as a model to guide an integrative teaching and learning experience through hands-on experiments, critical thinking, basic science, as well as a lecture on state-of-the-art research discoveries. The objectives of this workshop are to (1) stimulate student curiosity and imagination …
From Soap Bubbles To Cell Membranes, Peter Beltramo
From Soap Bubbles To Cell Membranes, Peter Beltramo
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Have you ever blown a soap bubble and wondered - what causes the bubble to be so stable and produces those colorful reflections of light? The answer lies in a class of molecules known as surfactants, and they have remarkable similarities with the molecules that comprise the cell membrane of all living organisms. In this workshop, we will use the analogy of a soap bubble to describe cellular membrane properties such as chemistry, structure, membrane transport, and ion channel formation. The goals of this workshop are to 1) link initially intractable concepts in biology like intracellular transport to the intuitive …
Bubble Lab Exercise, Peter Beltramo
Bubble Lab Exercise, Peter Beltramo
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
The cell membrane is a ubiquitous component in mammalian cells which control many vital biological functions. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded protein molecules which serve to transport molecules between the interior and exterior of the cell. Understanding what makes cell membranes so important and how they function requires concepts from physics, chemistry, and of course biology, but it is difficult to learn and conceptualize the structure and function of membranes due to their nanoscopic size and dynamic nature which can’t be properly appreciated in a static textbook. This activity draws analogies between the chemistry and structure of …
The Core Of Social Network Modeling: Industrial Engineering., Shannon C. Roberts, Chaitra Gopalappa, Nazanin Nazanin
The Core Of Social Network Modeling: Industrial Engineering., Shannon C. Roberts, Chaitra Gopalappa, Nazanin Nazanin
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Networks are abound in our everyday lives, from disaster response networks to cellular networks to social networks. In this workshop, we will introduce the different types of networks and how Industrial Engineering is used to model these networks. Next, we will describe current social network modeling research done at UMass. Finally, we will delve into hands-on activities that include social network analysis, such as the clustering of people into groups, and modeling of the spread of ideas in a social network, such as how tweets spread on Twitter.
Brain Science = Biology + Engineering, Jennifer Welborn, Guangyu Xu, Morton Sternheim, Chris Emery
Brain Science = Biology + Engineering, Jennifer Welborn, Guangyu Xu, Morton Sternheim, Chris Emery
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
This interdisciplinary (physical and life sciences) seminar exposes participants to cutting edge research at UMASS, Amherst, on cell imaging using a chip which gathers a variety of data on the activities of single cells. Part of the seminar will be a presentation of current research in this area, followed by hands-on activities and a visit to the lab where this research is conducted. Application of this new technology to brain research will be discussed as well as the NGSS standards alignment and classroom applications at various levels and disciplines.
Environmental Implications Of Nanotechnology, Boris Lau, Joann Mariie Rodríguez
Environmental Implications Of Nanotechnology, Boris Lau, Joann Mariie Rodríguez
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Wood Studio Workshop, Peggi Clouston, Rommel L Cordova‐Fiori
Wood Studio Workshop, Peggi Clouston, Rommel L Cordova‐Fiori
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Superhero Robotics, Frank Sup, Brian Umberger, Nick Sawyer
Superhero Robotics, Frank Sup, Brian Umberger, Nick Sawyer
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Wind Power, Susn Reyes
Wind Power, Susn Reyes
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
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Working With The Engineering Design Process, Thomas Gralinski
Working With The Engineering Design Process, Thomas Gralinski
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
No abstract provided.
Using Solar Energy, Peter Talmage
Using Solar Energy, Peter Talmage
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
• Best energy source for the environment • It’s getting more economical every day • Easy to maintain • Cuts down on foreign oil imports
What Is Transportation Engineering, Michael A. Knodler
What Is Transportation Engineering, Michael A. Knodler
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
"The branch of engineering which applies technology, science, and human factors to the planning, design, operations and management of roads, streets, bikeways, highways, their networks, terminals, and abutting lands” The objective is to provide for the safe, rapid, comfortable, efficient, convenient, and environmentally compatible movement of people, goods, and services.
Antibiotics In The Environment, Erik Rosenfeldt
Antibiotics In The Environment, Erik Rosenfeldt
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
Issues with Emerging Contaminants in Water
Structural Engineering, Sergio F. Brena
Structural Engineering, Sergio F. Brena
Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars
•Introduction to Structural Engineering • •Forces in Structures • •Structural Systems • •Civil Engineering Materials • •Some Definitions of Important Structural Properties