On March 7, 2023, Dr. Shikui Chen discussed the challenges of, and opportunities for, optimal designs of structural shapes using topology optimization and geometric modeling. Dr. Chen established a level-set-based topology optimization framework. He discussed how 2D to 3D designs…
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“Design for Discovery: Structural Shape & Topology Optimization in the Age of 3D Printing”
Curious about how topology optimization would help achieve a desirable design? Spend an hour with our STEM speaker, Dr. Shikui Chen from the Department of Mechanical Engineering to learn more. Date/Time: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 1pm-2pmLocation: Special Collections Seminar…
Grant for Studying How Public Libraries Can Help Prepare For Extreme Weather
The Department of Civil Engineering, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, and the University Libraries at SBU are currently collaborating on a grant project to identify gaps between community needs and available services at Long Island libraries that serve socio-economically…
Dr. Chi-Kuo Hu on “Stopping the clock of life – diapause and its ability to suspend and preserve life”
On November 15, 2022 Dr. Chi-Kuo Hu shared his intriguing research on better understanding life with audiences at the University Libraries. Interested in learning about phases in our life, Dr. Hu studies the African killifish’s dormant state, which is called…
Dr. Christopher Gobler on “Decoding harmful algal bloom with molecular tools”
On October 6, 2022, Dr. Christopher Gobler presented the first lecture of the fall 2022 STEM Speaker Series at the University Libraries. Dr. Christopher Gobler talked about many harmful algal blooms containing toxic compounds that impact all levels of marine…
“Decoding harmful algal bloom with molecular tools” Presented by Dr. Christopher Gobler
The University Libraries is very pleased to announce its first lecture of the fall 2022 STEM Speaker Series presented by Dr. Christopher Gobler, Endowed Chair of Coastal Ecology and Conservation and Professor from School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. Date:…
Dr. Marine Frouin on “Luminescence dating: how grains of sand can shed new light on human prehistory”
On April 5, 2022, Dr. Marine Frouin presented her talk “Luminescence dating: how grains of sand can shed new light on human prehistory” for the University Libraries’ STEM Speaker Series. Sand, which has been exposed to light during transport, can…
Dr. Aruna Balasubramanian on “Is the mobile web experience improving?”
Dr. Aruna Balasubramanian presented the first Spring STEM lecture online on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Dr. Balasubramanian and her research team use various metrics to measure web performance and user experience. As webpage load times are critical, her research team…
“Is the Mobile Web Experience Improving?” Presented by Dr. Aruna Balasubramanian
Curious about how well your phone is performing in terms of web access? Spend an hour with our STEM speaker, Dr. Aruna Balasubramanian from the Department of Computer Science to learn about “Is the Mobile Web Experience Improving?” Date/Time: Wednesday,…
Dr. Luis Alvarez-Gaume on “News from the Cosmos: The Unsettling Universe”
On September 14, 2021, Dr. Luis Alvarez-Gaume presented the first lecture of the fall 2021 STEM speaker series at the University Libraries. Dr. Alvarez-Gaume talked about the interconnection of the microscopic and macroscopic world of the universe. He discussed the…
