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APS Colloquium

The monthly APS Colloquium series benefits the Advanced Photon Source and Argonne communities by bringing distinguished scientists in all disciplines to lecture on topics of general interest. Objectives include the cross-fertilization of research initiatives at various institutions, and the identification of possible uses of the Advanced Photon Source. The lecturer is also invited to spend an additional day visiting with scientists at Argonne.
Next Event

APS Colloquium

  • When:  Wednesday, March 4, 2020 @ 3:00 p.m.
  • Where: APS Building 402, Auditorium

James Sethian, Professor of Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, and Director of the Center for Advanced Mathematics for Energy Research Applications (CAMERA) at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, will give a talk entitled, “How Are Inkjet Printers Designed, Foams Mixed, Bicycle Helmets Manufactured, and Cars Painted?" 

Bio and Abstract of the talk can be found at:

Visitors from off-site please contact Jessie Skwarek (630-252-7994) to arrange for a gate pass.

The APS Colloquia are announced in the Argonne Bulletin and via postings and e-mail notices sent to the APS and Argonne community. 

Suggestions for speakers and feedback should be directed to Esen E. Alp, Olaf J. Borkiewicz, Diego M. Casa, Louis Emery, Dillon D. Fong, Ross J. Harder, and Jessica L. McChesney (Chair).
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