Bulletin of the American Physical Society
APS March Meeting 2014
Volume 59, Number 1
Monday–Friday, March 3–7, 2014; Denver, Colorado
Session R10: Report on NSF Workshop on Challenges and Opportunities of Polymer and Soft Matter Theory and Simulation
Room: 201
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 5:45PM - 6:45PM |
R10.00001: Report on NSF Workshop on Challenges and Opportunities of Polymer and Soft Matter Theory and Simulation Monica Olvera de la Cruz At this Town Hall the report of the workshop on ``Opportunities in Theoretical and Computational Polymeric Materials and Soft Matter'' that was held at the University of California, Santa Barbara in October 2013 will be presented by four of the workshop organizers (Gary Grest, Andrea Liu, Monica Olvera de la Cruz, and Michael Rubinstein). The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion. The workshop (i) identified the major theoretical and computational challenges and opportunities relating to the first-principles design of broad classes of soft materials and polymers; (ii) identified the missing tools/methods necessary to address these challenges and the steps required to develop the methods; (iii) constructed a vision for how theory, computation, and experiment can interact synergistically to discover new materials; and (iv) elaborated the theoretical advances and cyber infrastructure needed to enable more effective synergistic interaction. [Preview Abstract] |
Session R11: Town Hall Meeting on High Magnetic Field Sciences
Room: 203
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 5:45PM - 6:45PM |
R11.00001: Town Hall Meeting on High Magnetic Field Sciences The current status and future direction of scientific research in the United States using high magnetic fields, and the technology development associated with it, is the focus of a recently released National Research Council report, High Magnetic Field Science and Its Application in the United States-Current Status and Future Directions. Bert Halperin, the chair of the committee writing the report, will briefly discuss the report and its principal recommendations and his remarks will be followed by comments from Greg Boebinger, director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and Mary Galvin, Division Director for the NSF's Division of Materials Research. The meeting will then be opened up for comments and questions from the community. [Preview Abstract] |
Session R12: Funding Opportunities - Physical Sciences in Oncology
Sponsoring Units: DBIOChair: Larry Nagahara, National Cancer Institute Office of the Physical Sciences in Oncology
Room: 205
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 5:45PM - 6:45PM |
R12.00001: Funding Opportunities - Physical Sciences in Oncology Larry Nagahara Larry Nagahara, the director of the National Cancer Institute Office of the Physical Sciences in Oncology will lead the discussion. [Preview Abstract] |
Session R40: GPC Business Meeting
Sponsoring Units: GPCRoom: Mile High Ballroom 2B-3B
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 5:45PM - 6:45PM |
R40.00001: GPC Business Meeting |
Session R41: ``App-y'' Hour
Room: Sheraton Denver Downtown Governor's Square 10
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
R41.00001: ``App-y'' Hour APS would like your input on the 2014 March Meeting app for mobile devices. Your comments and opinions will help us as we design future apps. Light refreshments will be served. [Preview Abstract] |
Session R46: NSBP Networking Session
Sponsoring Units: APSRoom: Sheraton Denver Downtown Governor's Square 9
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
R46.00001: NSBP Networking Session The National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) Meet-up will provide an opportunity for NSBP members and those interested in the work of NSBP to gather, network, and learn about NSBP initiatives. All are welcome. Students and postdoctoral researchers are especially encouraged to attend. [Preview Abstract] |
Session R47: LGBT Roundtable Discussion: Meet-up and Mentoring Discussion
Sponsoring Units: APSRoom: Sheraton Denver Downtown Governor's Square 11
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
R47.00001: LGBT Roundtable Discussion: Meet-up and Mentoring Discussion The LGBT+ Physicists group welcomes those who identify as gender sexual minorities, as LGBTQQIAAP+, or as allies to participate in a round-table discussion on mentoring physicists. The session will provide an opportunity to learn and discuss successful mentoring strategies at different career stages for physicists in all environments, including academia, industry, etc. Attendees are encouraged to attend a social event to follow the panel to continue to network. Allies are especially welcome at this event to learn how to support and mentor LGBT+ physicists. [Preview Abstract] |
Session R48: Special Evening Event Hosted by the Editors of Physics
Sponsoring Units: APSChair: Matteo Rini, Deputy Editor of Physics
Room: Sheraton Denver Downtown Plaza Ballroom ABC
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 7:30PM - 8:00PM |
R48.00001: Pizza and Beer |
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 8:00PM - 9:00PM |
R48.00002: Quantum Life: How photosynthetic organisms use quantum coherence to enhance the efficiency of energy transport Invited Speaker: Seth Lloyd Femtosecond spectroscopy reveals significant quantum coherence in excitonic transport in photosynthetic organisms. How and why are living systems using quantum mechanics? This talk presents a simple theory of how to optimize energy transport in quantum systems that possess noise and disorder. Too much quantum coherence leads to destructive interference and localization, while too little coherence prevents energy from moving at all, via the watchdog or quantum Zeno effect. With just the right amount of quantum coherence, however, energy can move through photosynthetic complexes with almost 100\% efficiency. This talk explains how plants and photosynthetic bacteria attain such high efficiencies for energy transport, and discusses how human-made systems could be designed to attain similar efficiencies. [Preview Abstract] |
Session R49: Diversity Networking Reception
Sponsoring Units: APSRoom: Sheraton Denver Downtown Governor's Square 15
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
R49.00001: Diversity Networking Reception Join us at the APS Diversity Reception to relax, network with colleagues, and learn about programs and initiatives for women, underrepresented minorities, and LGBT physicists. You'll have a great time meeting friends in a supportive environment and making connections. [Preview Abstract] |
Session R50: A Staged Reading of the Play: W=S:Transistor Shock
Sponsoring Units: FHPRoom: Sheraton Denver Downtown Governor's Square 14
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 8:00PM - 9:30PM |
R50.00001: A Staged Reading of the Play: W=S:Transistor Shock A university is offered funding, but only if they'll name a building for William Shockley. William Shockley was an American physicist and inventor who won the Nobel Prize for his work on the transistor, but was infamous for his support of eugenics. What do they do? Join us for a dramatic staged reading of Transistor Shock, a new play by Ivan K. Schuller and Adam J. Smith, performed by the Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. After the performance, the director, actors, and playwrights will be available for audience discussion. [Preview Abstract] |
Session R51: Rock 'n Roll Physics Sing Along (Listening-Along Encouraged)
Sponsoring Units: APSRoom: Sheraton Denver Downtown (Tower) Windows
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 9:00PM - 10:30PM |
R51.00001: Rock 'n Roll Physics Sing Along (Listening-Along Encouraged) Like to learn new favorites? Wish you had some snappy songs that teach physics? Just want to sing and laugh or listen and laugh? Join us for an evening of fun physics tunes set to familiar rock, blues, and swing tunes. Light refreshments will be served. [Preview Abstract] |
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