Department of Physics & Astronomy Colloquium
The First Picosecond and the Dark Secrets of the Universe
Dr. Peisi Huang will present her colloquium topic, “The First Picosecond and the Dark Secrets of the Universe” in person. Coffee and cookies will be set-up beforehand at 3:30pm.
Fermion-Induced Electroweak Symmetry Non-Restoration via Temperature-Dependent Masses
Thesis Defense
Yu Hang Ng will defend his thesis, “Fermion-Induced Electroweak Symmetry Non-Restoration via Temperature-Dependent Masses” via Zoom and in-person.
CAS Inquire
“Human-Climate Dynamics in the Anthropocene: The Connection between Climate Extremes and Social Unrest”
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5:30 pm–6:30 pm
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Nebraska Union & Webinar
Climate change is not just about extreme weather events and disasters. The domino effect it creates has existential implications for people around the world, because it drives migration waves (“climate refugees”), competition over resources (food …
This event originated in College of Arts and Sciences.
CAS Inquire
“Making Polarization Work for You: a Politician’s Survival Guide”
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5:30 pm–6:30 pm
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Nebraska Union & Webinar
No one confronts the consequences of contemporary partisan polarization more than the country’s elected officials and the lobbyists who try to influence them.
This event originated in College of Arts and Sciences.
CAS Inquire
“In Search of Reconciliation on America’s Stolen Lands”
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5:30 pm–6:30 pm
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Nebraska Union & Webinar
It is a truism that we live in a deeply polarized time and that white supremacy is gaining strength worldwide. Margaret Jacobs’ presentation explores a quiet but powerful counter current that flows just beneath the jagged surface of our divisive …
This event originated in College of Arts and Sciences.
CAS Inquire
Panel Discussion
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5:30 pm–6:30 pm
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Nebraska Union & Webinar
The CAS Inquire panel, featuring the five speakers from this year’s theme of “Searching for Common Ground in a Polarized World,” convenes to discuss and answer questions from the audience.
This event originated in College of Arts and Sciences.
