January 30 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BME Seminar Series: Monica Ohnsorg, PhD 2180 Mechanical Engineering 1513 University Ave, Madison, WI, United States Using Bottlebrush Polymers to Tackle Challenges in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Monica Ohnsorg, PhDPostdoctoral FellowDepartment of Chemical and Biological EngineeringBioFrontiers InstituteUniversity of Colorado Boulder Abstract:Macromolecular design can be a powerful tool to improve the efficacy of clinical therapeutics and develop biomaterials to support in vitro human cell-based models. In this talk, I will discuss...
January 30 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MS&E Seminar Series: Dr. Joseph Jakes UW-Madison Department of Materials Science and Engineering welcomes Dr. Joseph Jakes. Their seminar on “Multimodal Study Reveals Diffusion Mechanism through Wood Cell Walls” will be on Thursday, Jan. 30 in MS&E 265 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Abstract The diffusion of chemicals and inorganic ions through wood cell walls is a critical process in...
January 30 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ME 903 Graduate Seminar: Rachel Gehlhar Humann 3M Auditorium, rm 1106 Mechanical Engineering Building 1513 University Ave, Madison The ME 903: Graduate Student Lecture Series features campus and visiting speakers who present on a variety of research topics in the field of mechanical engineering. Professor Rachel Gehlhar Humann is a professor at the University of Minnesota.
February 3 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BME Seminar Series: Yichun He 1003 (Tong Auditorium) Engineering Centers Building 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States Bridging Molecular and Functional Understandings of Cells with Artificial Intelligence Yichun HePhD Candidate, Harvard UniversitySchool of Engineering and Applied SciencesThe Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Abstract:The mammalian brain exhibits complex functions and behaviors, driven by diverse cell types distributed throughout its tissue. However, understanding the heterogeneity of cell types and neuronal functions across the...
February 3 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ME Faculty Candidate Seminar Mechanical Engineering Building 1513 University Avenue, Madison, WI, United States Join the Department of Mechanical Engineering for Faculty Candidate Seminars during the Spring 2025 semester. These will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays of each week from 12-1pm in room 2188 ME Building.
February 4 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Event Series ME Faculty Candidate Seminar ME Faculty Candidate Seminar 2188 Mechanical Engineering Building 1513 University Avenue, Madison, WI, United States Join the Department of Mechanical Engineering for Faculty Candidate Seminars during the Spring 2025 semester. These typically take place on Mondays and Wednesdays of each week from 12-1pm in room 2188 ME Building, with an exception on Tuesday, February 4.
February 4 @ 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM ECE Discovery Panel: Energy Systems 1413 Engineering Hall - Cheney Room 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, United States Engineering undergraduates! Join us in the Cheney Room (1413 Engineering Hall) as faculty members explore the technical area of Energy Systems! All undergraduate students are welcome as Assistant Professor Mahima Gupta, Assistant Professor Jinia Roy, and Professor Giri Venkataramanan talk about application ideas, advanced course electives in this area, and future job opportunities. It’s a great...
February 6 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BME Seminar Series: Jonathan Soucy, PhD 3210 Mechanical Engineering 1513 University Ave., Madison, WI, United States Engineering the retinal microenvironment to improve donor neuron integration post-transplantation Jonathan Soucy, PhDPostdoctoral Research FellowOphthalmology Department at Harvard Medical SchoolSchepens Eye Research Institute of Mass. Eye and Ear Abstract:Neuron transplantation is an exciting solution for replacing retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) lost in glaucoma and other optic neuropathies. However, one significant barrier to successful donor RGC...
February 6 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MS&E Seminar Series: Professor Maryam Ghazisaeidi UW-Madison Department of Materials Science and Engineering welcomes Professor Maryam Ghazisaeidi. Their seminar on “Stability and properties of BCC-B2 refractory 'high entropy' alloys” will be on Thursday, Feb. 6 in MS&E 265 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Abstract Enhancing energy efficiency requires the development of new materials suitable for high-temperature environments. Refractory multicomponent alloys...
February 7 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM High-resolution Tactile Sensing for Robotic Manipulation 1163 Mechanical Engineering 1513 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI, United States In the quest to enable robots to perform everyday tasks in unstructured environments, tactile sensing plays a crucial role. Tasks that benefit from refined tactile perception include industrial manufacturing, domestic chores, and the care of elderly individuals. However, high fidelity tactile sensing remains a challenge within the community. Our lab has made strides in the... Free