V-2677881: Large-eddy Simulation of the AFRL Rotating Detonation Rocket EngineAmerican Physical Society2026-09-20 | V-2677881: Large-eddy Simulation of the AFRL Rotating Detonation Rocket EngineJNIPER Coffee Hour with Madelyn Leembruggen, October 2024American Physical Society2024-10-18 | This is the presentation from the October Joint Network for Informal Physics Education and Research (JNIPER) Coffee Hour. Madelyn Leembruggen, WOW STEM, presented on a World of Women in STEM or WOW STEM. WOW STEM is an online resource that Madelyn co-founded which profiles the lives and science of gender minorities in STEM, provides interactive science activities relevant to the profiled scientists, and describes ways in which STEM was used in the ancient world.
The Q&A portion of the talk was not recorded to allow greater audience participation. Questions answered included how to grow a social media practice through trial & error and learning about your audiences, how profiles are selected to encompass a diverse array of scientists and sciences, how to uplift collaborators, and many more!APS GPC Virtual Seminar: Valerio LucariniAmerican Physical Society2024-10-18 | Speaker: Professor Valerio Lucarini
"Response theory provides the physical basis of the optimal fingerprinting method for climate change detection and attribution” as part of a monthly seminar series.
Please see engage.aps.org/gpc/resources/seminar-series for more information.Science Trust Project Community Hour with Dr. Robert Hayes, October 2024American Physical Society2024-10-16 | This is the presentation from the October Science Trust Project (STP) Community Hour. Dr. Robert Hayes, North Carolina State University, discussed a variety of topics including radiation dose in the context of our daily lives, how nuclear waste is safely disposed of, the environmental impact of nuclear energy, and the realities of nuclear accidents.
The Q&A portion of the event was not recorded, to allow greater participation from the audience. Questions raised included real-life examples of nuclear energy being used around the world and safety precautions being put in place, costs associated with nuclear energy, and how can scientists help solve the issue of mistrust in nuclear energy (spoiler alert: helping inform the public of the realities of nuclear energy helps solve some of the mistrust!)FGSA, FECS and GDS Virtual AI Webinar Series: October EditionAmerican Physical Society2024-10-16 | AI Virtual Webinar Series - AI and Neuroengineering
Speaker: Xiaoxiao SunAnatomy of an AbstractAmerican Physical Society2024-10-08 | Working on your abstract for #APSSummit25? Review our tips and tricks before you submit.
www.summit.aps.orgAPS DGRAV Seminar: October 2024American Physical Society2024-10-07 | New black hole mergers from a search pipeline for gravitational wave signals with higher-order harmonics.
Speakers: Prof. Tejaswi Venumadhav and Dr. Digvijay (Jay) WadekarAPS DBIO: Applying to Graduate School in BiophysicsAmerican Physical Society2024-10-07 | This panel discussion will target students with an interest in biological physics, who are applying to graduate school or considering doing so in the future. Topics for discussion will include: the pros and cons of embarking on a PhD program, how to choose schools, how to craft your personal statement to convey the most relevant information, when and how to reach out to potential research advisors, and more. Join us to learn more about how to make the most of opportunities for graduate study in biophysics.Amplifying Voices: The Journey to a PhD through the Lens of Black Women in PhysicsAmerican Physical Society2024-10-04 | This webinar highlights findings from a qualitative study that amplifies the experiences of Black women in physics graduate programs. Presenters share powerful images and themes that reflect these women’s journeys, highlighting key recommendations for creating inclusive academic environments.APS FIP: “Transforming Cancer Treatment in Low- Resource Settings” by Prof. Manjit DosanjhAmerican Physical Society2024-09-30 | Speaker: Prof. Manjit Dosanjh, ENLIGHT Coordinator CERN/University of Oxford
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Access to Physics Matters Playlist: go.aps.org/3RbyDDp.APS Memberships for Industry: Conal MurrayAmerican Physical Society2024-09-27 | Conal Murray, Research Staff at IBM J. Watson Research Center, discusses how his APS membership has helped him build connections outside his lab.APS Memberships for Industry: Sabrina HongAmerican Physical Society2024-09-27 | Hear from Sabrina Hong, Senior Quantum Hardware Engineer at Google, on how an APS membership can help students find jobs in industry.APS Memberships for Industry: Bhuvanesh SundarAmerican Physical Society2024-09-27 | Bhuvanesh Sundar is a research engineer at Rigetti Computing. He discusses the benefits of being an APS member and having access to APS meetings.APS Memberships for Industry: Gwendolyn LeiferAmerican Physical Society2024-09-27 | Hear from Gwendolyn Leifer, Quantum Workforce Development Lead at Lockheed Martin, on how her career has benefited from being an APS member.APS Memberships for Industry: Marta Pita-VidalAmerican Physical Society2024-09-27 | Marta Pita-Vidal, Postdoctoral Researcher at IBM in Zurich, tells us how an APS membership supports industry physicists around the globe.APS Memberships for Industry: Adam ScottAmerican Physical Society2024-09-27 | We talked to Adam Scott, Lead Data Scientist at Bayer, about how being an APS member has made him a better mentor.APS Memberships for Industry: Romina YalovetzkyAmerican Physical Society2024-09-27 | Hear from Romina Yalovetzky, Vice President Researcher at JPMorgan Chase, on how being an APS member has helped advance her career.APS Memberships for Industry: Nicola MolinariAmerican Physical Society2024-09-27 | Nicola Molinari, research engineer at Robert Bosch LLC, tells us how an APS membership has helped him stay up to date in his field.APS DBIO: Demystifying the independent postdoc funding application processAmerican Physical Society2024-09-27 | Are you an early-career postdoc? Are you considering applying for independent funding? This workshop is to learn the ins and outs of the application process. Our expert panel, featuring recipients of prestigious independent grants like the Damon Runyon, Burroughs Wellcome, and NIH K99, will share their experiences and advice. We'll cover essential topics such as application materials, timelines, and key strategies for success.JNIPER Coffee Hour with with Brian Lane, September 2024American Physical Society2024-09-26 | This is the presentation from the September Joint Network for Informal Physics Education and Research (JNIPER) Coffee Hour with Brian Lane, University of North Florida, lead a discussion on games in STEM education and the tabletop roleplaying game he is developing to be used as a STEM education tool.
Video has been edited to allow greater JNIPER community participation. Edited discussion included how the community has interacted with games in education-- including the use of interactive simulators, taking college philosophy courses on the matter, participating in themed escape rooms and much more!Our values are our guidepostsAmerican Physical Society2024-09-19 | From the scientific method to trust, integrity, and ethical conduct — our core values guide our vision for the future of physics.Science Trust Project Community Hour with Eva Kostadinova, Jenn Scarborough, and Laura ProvenzaniAmerican Physical Society2024-09-13 | In this panel discussion from the September Science Trust Project (STP) Community Hour, Eva Kostadinova (Auburn University) Jenn Scarborough (MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center), and Laura Provenzani (Future Technologies and Enabling Plasma Processes Project) discussed the importance of plasma education for young students, real-life applications of plasma science and how can improve trust in science, how to encourage future curiosities when interacting with the general public, and more.FIP Physics Matters: Beating Cancer with SEEIIST while Shaping Science in South-East EuropeAmerican Physical Society2024-09-12 | Inspired by successful science diplomacy models like CERN and SESAME, the states in South-East Europe are joining forces to establish a large-scale, competitive research infrastructure—the South East European International Institute for Sustainable Technologies (SEEIIST). SEEIIST aims to foster regional cooperation in science, technology, and industry, promoting a sustainable economy and social cohesion by creating new opportunities for cutting-edge research and technology, and building mutual trust. The project received its first official support from the Government of Montenegro, led by the Minister of Science, Dr. Sanja Damjanovic, in March 2017.
Learn more about the PHYSICS MATTERS Colloquia series at Resources - Unit - FIP: go.aps.org/4cbmuqu.
Access to Physics Matters Playlist: go.aps.org/3RbyDDp.JNIPER Coffee Hour — Aug. 2024American Physical Society2024-08-22 | At this month's Joint Network for Informal Physics Education and Research (JNIPER) Coffee Hour, Allie Lau (American Physical Society) gave a brief introduction to JNIPER and summarized discussions from the JNIPER Summit that centered around advocating for public engagement as an essential practice in physics.Science Trust Project Community Hour with William Mapp, Shane Bergin, and Julian Mintz, August 2024American Physical Society2024-08-22 | The introduction to a panel on AI and trust in science from our Science Trust Project Community Hour in August. Panelists William Mapp (Morgan State University), Shane Bergin (University College Dublin), and Julian Mintz (Pennsylvania State University) discussed a variety of topics in the context of AI including ethics, environmental impact, what it means to be a physicist, trust proxies, education, and more.JNIPER Summit 2024, Eve Klein PlenaryAmerican Physical Society2024-08-07 | This is the Eve Klein plenary from the JNIPER Summit 2024. Eve Klein, Association of Science and Technology Centers, presented "How Does the American Public Think about Engaging with Science?" exploring how various communities of Americans think about engaging with science.JNIPER Summit 2024 Opening PlenaryAmerican Physical Society2024-08-07 | This is the Welcome & Intro Plenary from the JNIPER Summit 2024. Jessica Hoehn, JILA Physics Frontier Center, and Allie Lau, American Physical Society, provided an introduction to JNIPER and the goals of the Summit.JNIPER Summit 2024, Brooke Smith PlenaryAmerican Physical Society2024-08-07 | This is the Brooke Smith plenary from the JNIPER Summit 2024. Brooke Smith, The Kavli Foundation, presented "Discovery Science: Communicating, Connecting, & Capacity Building" on the topic of science communication in public engagement.JNIPER Summit 2024, Shannon Swilley Greco PlenaryAmerican Physical Society2024-08-07 | This is the Shannon Swilley Greco plenary from the JNIPER Summit 2024. Shannon Swilley Greco, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, presented "PPPL Public Engagement & Workforce Development" on the successes of PPPL public engagement programs and how they have grown as a program.JNIPER Summit 2024, Katie Hinko PlenaryAmerican Physical Society2024-08-07 | This is the Katie Hinko plenary from the JNIPER Summit 2024. Katie Hinko, Michigan State University, presented "Researching informal physics education; How can we leverage research to understand, develop, and advocate for informal physics/public engagement programs" exploring the titular question.APS DBIO: Navigating the transition from grad student to postdocAmerican Physical Society2024-07-26 | If you’re a grad student thinking about making the leap into a postdoc, this panel is for you. The search for a postdoc can seem opaque and chaotic, but (as with many disordered systems) there are some guiding principles that can make the transition manageable, and maybe even enjoyable. We’ll hear from an expert panel of scientists across career stages—from grad student to postdoc to faculty—who each have a unique perspective on the postdoc transition. We’ll hear about things to look for in a postdoc position, strategies for approaching potential postdoc mentors, tips for applying to postdoctoral fellowships, and much more.FIP Physics Matters: TechWomen-Harnessing the power of global women in STEMAmerican Physical Society2024-07-26 | TechWomen, an initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State, is a five-week project-based professional mentorship and exchange program that connects emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields from Africa, the Middle East, and South and Central Asia with counterparts at leading companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago to provide them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers and pursue their dreams. TechWomen builds lasting relationships, lays the foundation for ongoing collaboration, expands networks, and increases skills and knowledge.
Learn more about the PHYSICS MATTERS Colloquia series at Resources - Unit - FIP: go.aps.org/4cbmuqu.
Access to Physics Matters Playlist: go.aps.org/3RbyDDp.JNIPER Coffee Hour with Dr. Christina Love, July 2024American Physical Society2024-07-19 | This is the presentation from the July Joint Network for Informal Physics Education and Research (JNIPER) Coffee Hour. Dr. Christina Love, a professor at Drexel University, discussed the civic science program called Name that Neutrino. This is a project where volunteers aid in classification of events for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, an immense particle detector at the geographic South Pole.Introducing the APS Global Physics SummitAmerican Physical Society2024-07-16 | The 2025 Joint March Meeting and April Meeting is now the APS Global Physics Summit — the largest physics research conference in the world, uniting 14,000 scientists across all disciplines.Science Trust Project Coffee Hour with Dr. Aaron Halfaker, July 2024American Physical Society2024-07-11 | This is the presentation from the July Science Trust Project Coffee Hour. Dr. Aaron Halfaker, Principal Research Scientist at Microsoft, and Wikipedia tool developer, shared with coffee hour participants his expertise on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Wikipedia and what is being done to keep Wikipedia a trusted source.AM24 - J04: Forum on Physics and Society Awardee SessionAmerican Physical Society2024-07-06 | This session from 2024's APS April Meeting honors the recipients of the FPS awards, showcasing their significant contributions to the field and society. The Burton Award Talk reflected on the challenges and opportunities encountered in advocating for science in developing countries and complex political environments. The Szilard Award lecture focuses on the seismic safety of nuclear power plants, explaining their rigorous design, construction, and regulatory processes that ensure their ability to withstand large earthquakes. Lastly, Dr. Kartik Sheth shares his experiences advancing science and equity from his roles in the Executive Office of the President.
Sponsoring Unit - Forum on Physics and Society (FPS)
Chair Intro - 0:00 Burton Award Talk - Challenges to foster science in developing countries. Learning from lost opportunities - Galileo Violini (Centro Internacional de Física) - 7:18 Szilard Award Lecture - Why we have confidence that the design of nuclear power plants against earthquakes is adequate - Robert J Budnitz (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) - 41:44 Reflections on Advancing Science through Inclusion - Kartik Sheth (NASA) - 1:20:43AM24 - D04: The Increasing Danger of Nuclear Weapons: How Physicists Can Help Reduce the ThreatAmerican Physical Society2024-07-06 | This session from 2024's APS April Meeting addresses the evolving dangers posed by nuclear weapons and how physicists can contribute to mitigating these threats. Presentations examined the impact of emerging quantum technologies on nuclear deterrence, exploring their potential to disrupt encrypted systems, enhance secure communications, and improve detection capabilities. Additionally, the session highlighted the role of advanced space-based Earth observation technologies in nuclear transparency and stability, considering both the risks and opportunities they present for arms control. Finally, we hear about the grassroots efforts by physicists to educate the public and policymakers on nuclear dangers and advocate for policies aimed to reduce these threats.
Sponsoring Unit - Forum on Physics and Society (FPS)
Chair Intro - 0:00 Schrödinger's Technology is Here and Not: Quantum Technology Implications for Nuclear Deterrence - Lindsay Rand (University of Maryland) - 3:12 Advances in Earth Observation Capabilities and their Impact on Nuclear Stability - Igor Moric (Princeton University) - 42:06 International efforts to reduce the increasing danger of nuclear weapons - Curtis Asplund (San Jose State University) - 1:13:07AM24 - C04: Emerging Research Institutions: Expanding Participation & Partnerships in PhysicsAmerican Physical Society2024-07-06 | This session from 2024's APS April Meeting explores the critical role of Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs) in the national research ecosystem. The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 introduced the ERI category to promote research equity and broaden participation in STEM. Presentations covered the characteristics of ERIs, their overlap with other federally designated institutions, and new federal programs supporting their research and education efforts. Additionally, we hear about UC Merced's rapid growth in high energy density science, leveraging DOE programs to advance research and student support. Another highlight includes Sonoma State University's collaborative efforts with R1 universities and national labs, resulting in a DOE-funded program that enhances student training and institutional partnerships.
Sponsoring Unit - Forum on Physics and Society (FPS)
Emerging Research Institutions: Broadening participation in STEM education, research, and economic impact - Anna M Quider (The Quider Group) - 0:00 Building High Energy Density Science Capacity at an Emerging Research Institution - Aurora Pribram-Jones (UC Merced) - 37:54 Collaborations Between Emerging Research and R1 Institutions: A Success Story! - Alexandra Miller (Sonoma State University) - 1:15:38FIP Physics Matters: Forum on Sustainable Development Complexity #2American Physical Society2024-06-29 | Gathering insights from World experts, our forum aims to dissect the complexity of sustainable development, fostering stakeholder awareness for the International Decade of Science. Join us as we explore strategies to engage youth, public, industry, and the scientific community in addressing the challenges ahead.
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Access to Physics Matters Playlist: go.aps.org/3RbyDDp.JNIPER Coffee Hour with JNIPER Fellows, June 2024American Physical Society2024-06-26 | This is the presentation from the June 2024 Joint Network for Informal Physics Education and Research (JNIPER) Coffee Hour. This event featured JNIPER Fellows Zander Keith (graduate student at MIT), Cai Cash (recent graduate of CU Boulder), Cara Giovanetti (graduate student at NYU), and Jared Machtinger (undergraduate at MIT). The Fellows shared their cover stories for the APS PhysicsQuest kits and discussed how they incorporated inclusive science communication practices into their writing. Following these presentations, we heard from Cara and Dr. Anthony Pullen (NYU) about a science communication event called Cosmic Happy Hour, hosted in NYC.Science Trust Project Coffee Hour with Brian Tibayan, June 2024American Physical Society2024-06-18 | This is the presentation from the June Science Trust Project Coffee Hour. Brian Tibayan, a PhD candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Idaho who is studying the influence of empathy-based applied improvisation on the improved communication of STEM graduate students, led coffee hour participants in an empathy-based improvisation exercise to help create more engaging narratives for public communication. Brian also drew on his background to discuss how trust manifests in different forms of communication.Physics in Every Field.American Physical Society2024-06-18 | At the American Physical Society, we’ve supported and united scientists in physics and beyond for 125 years.
Join us as we move physics forward in every corner of science. APS. Advancing physics.FIP Physics Matters: Neutron Scattering: Exploring Cell Membrane Mechanisms.American Physical Society2024-06-06 | Giovanna Fragneto, Science Director of the European Spallation Source
The understanding of the function of cellular membranes requires the study of their structure and dynamics. Cellular membranes are complex assemblies of lipids and proteins. In particular, the lipid scaffold is composed by a large variety of lipid species and levels of chain unsaturation, often difficult to synthesise chemically. Because of this complexity, model membrane systems from simple lipid bilayers are often used for fundamental studies and those can profit from probes able to access different scales of size and time like thermal neutrons and synchrotron radiation. Since the pioneering neutron scattering work in the seventies on cell membrane structure, developments driven by constantly improving neutron instrumentation, coupled with development of measurement and analysis methods, have involved both the optimisation of samples towards more biologically relevant model systems including the use of more and more complex lipid mixtures up to natural extracts. Here, we will focus on developments made in the last decades on developing model membrane systems for structural studies with neutron scattering techniques and their use in interaction with different molecules of biological relevance.
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Access to Physics Matters Playlist: go.aps.org/3RbyDDp.PHYSICS MATTERS TrailerAmerican Physical Society2024-06-06 | The PHYSICS MATTERS series, initially featuring pre-recorded videos in 2020 and transitioning to live online events in 2021, has significantly impacted developing communities. By targeting test centers in SESAME project countries and collaborating with local societies and diaspora networks, it aims to enhance access to physics education and knowledge exchange. Open to the public and involving APS FIP members, the series fosters inclusivity and community engagement, empowering developing regions to play an active role in the global physics community.” go.aps.org/4cbmuqu
A presentation of the series has been shared during the 2024 APS March meeting: “Why Physics Matters!" go.aps.org/3Vv3Wf2
The following article gives highlights: "When Physics Matters!" go.aps.org/4c8vSLd
Access to Physics Matters Playlist: go.aps.org/3RbyDDp.APS MM2024 - Session Y43: Industry, Innovation, and National Security: Finding the Right BalanceAmerican Physical Society2024-06-06 | 0:00 - Chair Intro 0:36 - Kate Weber (Google) - The quantum computing industry and protecting national security: what tools will work? 36:42 - James A Liddle (NIST) - Tradeoffs and Tensions in R&D: From Facilities to Programs 1:11:39 - Benn Tannenbaum (Sandia National Lab) The Missing Middle: The Role of the DOE National Laboratories in Connecting Academia to Industry, Maturing Technology, and Promoting National Security 1:49:42 - Meghan S Anzelc (Three Arc Advisory) AI and Data Innovation: Innovating in Constrained Environments 2:27:04 - Wilton L Virgo (U.S. Department of Defense) Pentagon PhysicsNSF Mathematical Sciences Institutes: Collaborating w/ Mathematicians on Major Societal ChallengesAmerican Physical Society2024-06-06 | Session B02 from the 2024 APS March Meeting, sponsored by FPS & DCOMP
0:00 - Chair Intro 0:58 - Christian Ratsch (UCLA) - Opportunities for Interdisciplinary Collaborations at the Mathematical Science Institutes 37:08 - Danny Perez (Los Alamos National Lab) - Automated data-driven upscaling of transport properties in materials: the results of a multidisciplinary collaboration between physics and mathematics 1:14:01 - Kyungjoo Noh (AWS Center for Quantum Computing) Methods for simulating quantum hardware 1:51:19 - Miranda Cheng (University of Amsterdam) Physics and Number Theory 2:31:26 - Jonathan Hobbs (JPL) - Multi-Disciplinary Collaborations Enabling Uncertainty Quantification for Climate ScienceAPS March Meeting 2024 - Session W24: Equity Considerations in Energy System Decarbonization - FPSAmerican Physical Society2024-06-06 | 0:00 - Chair Intro 2:45 - Roderick Jackson (NREL) Decarbonizing the Built Environment through Equitable Thermal and Building Science 35:36 - Elena Krieger (PSE Healthy Energy) Phasing Out Natural Gas in the Residential Sector: Climate and Equity Considerations 1:16:29 - Nikita S Dutta (NREL) Developing Metrics to Assess Justice and Equity Impacts of Early-Stage Research 1:59:39 - Yan (Joann) Zhou (Argonne National Lab) Equity Considerations in Modeling Decarbonized Energy SystemsThe Science Trust Project Welcome Webinar (May 2024)American Physical Society2024-05-31 | This is the recording of the APS Science Trust Project Welcome Webinar held in May 2024. Zack Pruett, Science Trust Project lead facilitator, introduces participants to the APS Science Trust Project and provides an overview of key concepts for cultivating “science trust,” including the importance of moving from a correction framing to a connection mindset. Specifically, the webinar explores why simply "providing the facts" is inadequate, how listening well is an essential part of communication, and why private connection is generally preferable to public debates.
A list of references consulted in creating the webinar is here: go.aps.org/4c0tPZF.GPC Climate Seminars: The dynamics of very warm climates, past and future”American Physical Society2024-05-17 | Speaker: Professor Eli Tziperman, Harvard UniversityJNIPER Coffee Hour with Nia Burrell, May 2024American Physical Society2024-05-17 | This is the presentation from the May Joint Network for Informal Physics Education and Research (JNIPER) Coffee Hour. Nia Burrell, a graduate student at Northwestern, shared how she incorporated inclusive science communication techniques into a cover story for the PhysicsQuest kits for middle school students.Forum to accelerate a global digital worldAmerican Physical Society2024-05-08 | Christine Darve is an Engineering Scientist at ESS and was at FNAL and CERN before that. She is Past-Chair of FIP, co-founder of the African School of Fundamental Physics and Applications (ASP), Nordic Particle Accelerator Program (NPAP), “Accelerate Your Teaching MOOC” (AYT), and ExCom member of IUPAP, IPIE, and several other international organizations.
Stéphane Kenmoe is a researcher at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. He is also an engager and a practitioner of communication via diverse formats: from science writing to digital mass communication and awareness campaigns. He is the Editor-en-Chef of the African Physics Newsletter (APN) and the FIP Newsletter. He has produced the movie ‘’Science in the City’’ (Science dans la Cité) in Cameroon.
Raïssa Malu is a physicist, by training, from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since 2014, she has been organizing Science and Technology Week in D. R. Congo to promote STEM among young people and the public. She is Director of the non-profit association Investing In People, Promoter of Science and Technology Week, Ambassador of the Next Einstein Forum for R. D. C.