The Condensed Matter & Surface Sciences Colloquium Series presents Martin E. Kordesch of Ohio University on “Thermionic Cathodes-Tales from the Trailing Edge of Science.” on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 4:10 p.m. in Walter 245. Abstract: Thermionic emission from barium on platinum foil was studied with the very first electron microscopes […]

The Physics & Astronomy Colloquium Series presents Kin Fai Mak of the Pennsylvania State University on “Electrons in 2-dimensional semiconductor atomic layers” on Friday, Sept. 4, at 4:10 p.m. in Walter 245. Abstract:  The unique electronic properties of graphene have attracted tremendous interests. While the discovery of the material is […]

The Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics (INPP) presents Dr. Projjwal Banerjee, of the University of Minnesota, presenting “Neutrino-Induced Nucleosynthesis in Core-Collapse Supernova and the Birth of the Solar System,” on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at at 4 p.m. in Edwards Accelerator Lab, Roger W. Finlay Conference Room. Abstract: Abundances of […]

Science Café  presents Dr. Todd Eisworth, Associate Professor and Chair of Mathematics, on “To Infinity and Beyond!” on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m.,  in the Baker Center Front Room. “I got hooked thinking about what infinity means when I was in college,” he says. “If you think of all the […]

Dr. Peniel Joseph, Professor of History at Tufts University, delivers the 38th Annual Costa Lecture in History on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the Galbreath Chapel. His talk is on “Reimagining the Black Power Movement in the Age of Obama and Black Lives Matter.” A leading scholar in U.S. and […]

Ohio University’s Constitution Day 2015 lecture features Dr. Carol Greenhouse discussing “Citizens United/Citizens Divided” on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 5 p.m. in Baker Theater. A reception follows the lecture., which is free and open to the public. This Constitution Day lecture offers a cultural analysis of the 2010 U.S. Supreme […]

The Condensed Matter & Surface Sciences Colloquium Series presents Eric Stinaff of Ohio University on “2D Crystals.” on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 4:10 p.m. in Walter 245. Abstract: The ability to use atomically thin crystals in devices having electronic, magnetic and optical multi-functionalities is one of the emerging challenges in […]