Science Cafés provide an opportunity for audiences to discuss current research topics with experts in an informal setting. Each Science Café takes place at Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub (318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor). Hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m.; program 6:00-7:30 p.m. Seating is limited—come early.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Conor O’Neill’s Traditional Irish Pub, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
At the heart of manufacturing processes like metal injection molding and powder metallurgy is a type of 3D printing called "solid-state sintering." This technology can help automotive industries and other manufacturers cut costs and prevent waste. But when solid-state-sintering fails, the problem often lies at the micro-scale. That's where Dr. Jerard Gordon comes in. Dr. Gordon, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, uses high-powered x-ray experiments and high-magnification electron microscopes to reveal what's happening inside these materials, providing insights into how defects form.
Join Dr. Gordon and PhD Candidate Daniel Rubio-Ejchel for a conversation on the fastest growing additive manufacturing technology in the automotive industry and how it can make manufacturing more sustainable.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Conor O’Neill’s Traditional Irish Pub, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
Valentine's day has come and gone and pretty soon we will be celebrating the vernal equinox. Spring is springing and love is in the air. But what did that look like for Neanderthals and Homo sapiens? What did interbreeding between our early ancestors look like?
Join data scientist, curator and spermatologist Dr. Molly Hirst and geneticist Dr. Susanna Gutierrez from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, to explore the history behind this prehistoric pairing. Learn how studying contemporary hybridization in our distant primate relatives can shed light on prehistoric human evolution.
Future Science Café Dates
Schedule subject to change.
Biological Sciences Building, 1105 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1085
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