Category: STEM Lecture

Science & Computer Science in the Argonne Leadership Computer Facility featuring Ben Lenard, Argonne National Laboratory  Wednesday, October 11th: Noon-1pm, Library Lounge, Building L Ben will talk about how supercomputers at LCF help to solve problems within the world, from physics to medicine. Ben is responsible for overseeing the administration and improvement of database systems in the ALCF’s… Continue reading Special Event: Science & Computer Science in the Argonne Leadership Computer Facility 

We are excited to share information on the first discussion in our STEM series: Science & Computer Science in the Argonne Leadership Computer Facility featuring Ben Lenard, Argonne National Laboratory Wednesday, October 11th: Noon-1 PM, Library Lounge, Building L Ben will talk about how supercomputers at LCF help to solve problems within the world, from… Continue reading Free Event: Supercomputing at Argonne National Lab

Civil Engineering is a diverse profession that offers you variety in multiple sub-disciplines involving critical thinking, problem solving, team work and adventure. This lecture will discuss the science, mathematics, exploration of different components and benefits of becoming a Civil Engineer. Kimberly Hastings is Resident Engineer with an emphasizes in Structural Engineering. Currently managing and overseeing… Continue reading Oh, the Places You’ll Go with Civil Engineering! (video)

Don’t miss this special event: Oh, the Places You’ll Go with Civil Engineering! Nov 15th, 12:30pm, Building L, Library Lounge Description: Civil Engineering is a diverse profession that offers you variety in multiple sub-disciplines involving critical thinking, problem solving, team work and adventure. This lecture will discuss the science, mathematics, exploration of different components and… Continue reading Interested in Civil Engineering? Attend our free talk!

Interested in engineering? Don’t miss our final STEM lecture for the fall semester, which will be next week. Oh, the Places You’ll Go with Civil Engineering! Nov 15th, 12:30pm, Building L, Library Lounge Description: Civil Engineering is a diverse profession that offers you variety in multiple sub-disciplines involving critical thinking, problem solving, team work and… Continue reading Don’t Miss Our Final STEM Lecture on Engineering

Interested in a career in science? Don’t miss our STEM lecture series this fall!  People who work in STEM fields will talk about their work and give tips to students interested in working in these areas. This event is organized with the Mathematics Department and the Office of Science & Business. ————– “X-ray crystallography: Shining a… Continue reading Fall STEM Series: Engineering, Atmospheric Chemistry, Protein Biology

We are excited to announce the 2016 STEM lectures here in the library. These lectures are hosted in partnership with the Math Department and Science & Business Subdivision. “X-ray crystallography: Shining a light on protein structure.” Sept 15th, 11am, Building L, Library Lounge Description: Proteins carry out many important cellular functions such as cellular signaling,… Continue reading 2016 STEM Series: Chemistry, Engineering, Biology

Want to be an actuary? Don’t know what an actuary does? Have a cousin who should be an actuary? Watch this video. Presenter Maria Schiopu is a quantitative analyst who provides hedging services for mutual funds at Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC. Learn more about the work she and her team are doing to create… Continue reading Challenges + Math + Creativity = Actuarial Science