A Socially Aware Design Framework Towards Efficient and Secure Transportation
Satadru Dey | Mechanical Engineering
As the human civilization becomes increasingly urban-centric, the vision of smart cities aims to provide better services by optimally using the available resources, minimizing the operational cost, and maximizing the safety and security. In this talk, I will focus on efficient management and cybersecurity of transportation systems in such smart cities – which create unique challenges and opportunities due to the presence of humans in the loop. I will also discuss some of the recent design frameworks explored to counter these challenges and exploit these opportunities.
Carbon for Good: A Nanoscale Irrigation System for Every Crop
David Hughes | Entomology
This talk will put forward a single challenge for materials scientists. How can we build a nanoscale irrigation system from biochar (pyrolyzed biomass) that can be dropped into a hole with every seed and act as a localized water storage and irrigation system. The solution must cost 1/10th the price of the seed. Immediately after the talk there will be a brown bag lunch to start working on ideas. Funding is possible. Scaling your results to millions absolutely guaranteed. Come join the fight against climate change.
**Stop by the Graduate Women in Science table before the Café to learn about several great activities including the Empower Conference 2023: Catalysts for Change
The Millennium Café runs 10-11am in the 3rd floor Café Commons of the MSC Bldg. Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two <10 min interdisciplinary talks.