Welcome to the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Events Calendar! Here, you will find a comprehensive listing of all the upcoming events and activities happening within our community. The CSM calendar is designed to keep you informed about the latest opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in your science and math education and career.
September 2024
Speaker: Dr. Emanuel Indrei, Kennesaw State University
Title: “On the equilibrium shape of a crystal”
Abstract: Minimizing the free energy under a mass constraint may generate a convex crystal in n−dimensions subject to assumptions on the potential. The problem attributed to Almgren is to understand if this is the case assuming g is convex or more generally if sub-level sets are convex. My talk will address this problem.
The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held in person and virtually.
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Speaker: Dr. James Stroud, Assistant Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology
Title: “What can (invasive) lizards teach us about ecology and evolution?”
Abstract: Dr. James Stroud is an Elizabeth Smithgall Watts Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech, and he was recently named an Early Career Fellow by the Ecological Society of America. His dynamic research program focuses on using field biology to study major questions in ecology and evolution—ranging in scale from within-generation fitness measurements to global patterns of biodiversity. More specifically, James often uses the amazing model system of Anolis lizards to study these processes. This seminar is a captivating introduction to his work
The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at whole-organism and higher scales of organization. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! For access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees can email Dr. Todd Pierson to be granted access. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday @ 9:30 AM.
Speaker: Dr. Erica Holliday, Kennesaw State University
Title: “Dualities and Disparities in Recovery and Addiction Research: The Case for Ecological Models”
The Molecular Biosciences Interdisciplinary Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the English Building, room EB 102. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
Speaker: Jake Jian, Director Data Science at 2U
Title: “From Novice to Leader: Navigating Your Career in Data Science”
Abstract: Embarking on a career in data science is like stepping into a world of endless possibilities, where data-driven insights shape industries and innovation knows no bounds. But how do you transform from a novice data scientist into a leader who drives impact at the highest levels? In this presentation, we'll explore the essential steps to advance your career in data science, from mastering the technical skills to building a strong professional network, and from staying ahead of industry trends to developing the soft skills that set leaders apart. Whether you're just starting out or looking to accelerate your growth, this talk will provide practical advice, inspiring examples, and insider tips to help you chart a path to success in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of data science. Join us to learn how to turn your passion for data into a fulfilling and influential career.
Bio: Jake Jian is the Director of Data Science at 2U, where he leads a team to optimize marketing and admissions with advanced AI/ML strategies. Previously, he held senior roles in consulting, including as Data Science Practice Lead at Grid Dynamics and Senior Principal at Infosys. Jake has architected innovative solutions for the Telecommunications, Retail, and Energy sectors, generating multi-million-dollar revenues. His expertise spans predictive modeling, recommendation systems, and NLP. Additionally, Jake excels in team management, forging strategic partnerships, and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences, including C-level executives. He holds advanced degrees in Statistics and Economics from Columbia University and Boston College.
The Applied Mathematics in Industry Seminar (AMIS) series is primarily focused on highlighting how mathematics is used in various different careers and is geared toward undergraduates. Seminars typically require little or no advanced mathematical knowledge and are open to anyone.
This seminar will be held virtually.
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Speaker: Dr. Roani Rebouças, Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Campinas
Title: “Islands, frogs, and illustrations”
Abstract: Dr. Roani Rebouças is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Campinas (Brazil), and today, he arrives for a ~ two-month visit in our lab. Dr. Rebouças' academic research focuses on amphibian ecology, and he also works as a professional scientific illustrator. For example, check out Dr. Rebouças' original "Papo de Sapo" (i.e., "Frog Talk") cartoon series focused on science communication. This seminar it describes both his scientific work on island-dwelling frogs in Brazil (i.e., island gigantism and island biogeography) and his career as an illustrator. Also, please come find Dr. Rebouças in the Pierson lab (SL 4050) to say hello during these next couple of months!
The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at whole-organism and higher scales of organization. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! For access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees can email Dr. Todd Pierson to be granted access. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday @ 9:30 AM.
Speaker: Bob Kuhn, Biotechnology Teacher at Innovation Academy
Title: “Not all who wander are lost”
Abstract: Bob is a biotechnology teacher at Innovation Academy STEM High School, which is a science- and math-focused magnet school in Fulton County. With his students in the classroom and in the DNA Club he founded, Bob has accomplished a lot of remarkable research—resulting both in peer-reviewed publications and the launching of many student careers in science. Bob's accomplishments were recently recognized when he won the Teacher of the Year Award from the Center for Global Health Innovation and the Ron Mardigian Biotechnology Award from the National Association of Biology Teachers. In Bob's presentation, he describes his own career path in teaching; in our live Q&A session, Bob is eager to answer questions from students about how they, too, might pursue a career in education.
The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at whole-organism and higher scales of organization. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! For access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees can email Dr. Todd Pierson to be granted access. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday @ 9:30 AM.
The College of Science and Mathematics and the American Red Cross at KSU registered student organization are co-sponsoring a blood drive on both campuses this September. If you are interested in donating blood, please visit the American Red Cross Blood Drive link below to view available donation times.
Thursday, Sept. 19 | 10:00 am-3:00 pm
KSU Kennesaw Campus — Carmichael Student Center University Rooms A&B
395 Cobb Ave NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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If the time slots are full, please check back periodically for additional available times or sign up for a time on the Marietta Campus.
Join the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. to learn about our faculty's cutting-edge research and innovative programs. Students will be able to view research posters, learn about student support opportunities, the B.S. in Environmental Science program, and the double-owl program for the B.S. in Biology/M.S. in Integrative Biology. There will also be an opportunity to learn hands-only CPR.
Speaker: Dr. Nathan McDonald, Georgia Institute of Technology
Title: “Biomolecular condensates organize synapse development”
The Molecular Biosciences Interdisciplinary Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the English Building, room EB 102. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
Join Dr. Liz Harrison for the Fall 2024 Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (PSLSAMP) — Kennesaw kick-off meeting and information session! LSAMP is looking for new scholars, and first-year and sophomore Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science majors are strongly encouraged to apply! Visit the LSAMP website for a list of the full qualifications and to apply today.
Benefits:
PSLSAMP is a collaborative effort sustained by a coalition of higher education institutions in Georgia to significantly increase the number of underrepresented minority students statewide who complete undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. PSLSAMP is a National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored program with the mission to significantly increase the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing degrees Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Speaker: Dr. Paul Pollack, University of Georgia
Title: “Unique Factorization: The Rest of the Story”
Abstract: This talk considers some underappreciated themes related to the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, that each natural number factors uniquely as a product of primes. After reviewing the history, we present two nonstandard proofs, both having a geometric tint. In the second half of the talk, we turn to the question of how it might can quantify the failure of unique factorization in a given integral domain. This leads to the elegant notion of “elasticity.” Recent progress in understanding elasticity in quadratic orders will be discussed at the end of the talk.
The KSU Mathematics Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in researchers from other universities to present results on all areas of Mathematics. The talks are targeted at general audiences of students and professors.
This seminar will be held in person and virtually.
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Join the Department of Physics for an undergraduate research showcase, where physics majors currently engaged in research will present their findings.
Refreshments will be provided.
Environmental science majors are invited to join the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology for Environmental Science Pizza and Guidance Night with KSU alum Ryan Borgerding, ’19. He will talk about his career as a GIS Specialist working for Georgia Power.
Pizza and Guidance Night happens once a semester with a different speaker each time representing a particular career path that environmental science majors may be interested in pursuing.
The College of Science and Mathematics and the American Red Cross at KSU registered student organization are co-sponsoring a blood drive on both campuses this September. If you are interested in donating blood, please visit the American Red Cross Blood Drive link below to view available donation times.
Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
KSU Marietta Campus — Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Ballrooms
860 Rossbacher Way
Marietta, GA 30060
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If the time slots are full, please check back periodically for additional available times or sign up for a time on the Kennesaw Campus.
Speaker: Dr. Henry Lamm, Fermilab
Title: “Groups, Rings, and Hadrons”
Abstract: The advent of quantum computation provides an opportunity to solve new problems in theoretical physics. Taking advantage of this new hardware requires efficiently formulating quantum field theories as well as approximating and compiling arbitrary unitary gates from a small set of gates that can be prepared precisely on qubit or qudit devices. In this talk, I will discuss how algebraic structures arise as a necessary component to running quantum computers, and some outstanding problems related to them.
The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held in person and virtually.
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The Q&A session is canceled due to the university closure. However, Taylor is happy to answer any questions you might have by email! Please email Dr. Todd Pierson to learn how to contact her.
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Speaker: Taylor Cooper, PhD Student at Georgia Institute of Technology
Title: “Becoming a Biologist”
Abstract: Taylor is a PhD student and NSF Graduate Research Fellow in the Stroud Lab at Georgia Tech; before Taylor began graduate school, she gained a wide variety of experience as an undergraduate and post-bac researcher—including work on diverse topics such as genomic disease risk scores in ancient humans, cognitive abilities in reptiles, the ecology of invasive crayfish and snakes, and the genomic basis of complex reproductive behaviors in cichlid fishes. She's a true polymath in biology! In the talk, Taylor describes her own career path and advice that she has for aspiring biologists.
The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at whole-organism and higher scales of organization. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! For access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees can email Dr. Todd Pierson to be granted access. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday @ 9:30 AM.
October 2024
Speaker: Dr. Kostiantyn O. Marichev, Georgia State University
Title: “Strain Release in Cycloaddition for the Synthesis of Heterocycles and Natural Products”
Abstract: Cycloaddition reactions have been recognized as a robust method to construct carbocyclic or heterocyclic systems in a highly convergent manner through a concerted or stepwise mechanism since the original discovery of the Diels-Alder reaction. N-Heterocyclic compounds are considered “privileged structures” in pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry for their core structure being present in many biologically active molecules and building blocks. Hence, the development of efficient methods to achieve such heterocycles from low-cost starting materials has attracted considerable attention over the past decades. Our group is involved in exploring strain ring systems, pyridine, quinoline, isoquinoline, and other azine derivatives as potent precursors for the synthesis of such molecular frameworks because of their easy access. We have recently discovered dearomatization/rearomatization strategy as a new methodology for cycloaddition reactions of reactive azinium ylides with dipolarophiles for the construction of new heterocyclic systems.
Bio: Dr. Kostiantyn O. Marichev received his B.S. in Chemistry in 2007 and his M.S. in chemistry in 2008 from Donetsk National University, Ukraine. He then carried out doctoral studies under the guidance of Prof. Nikolai. I. Korotkikh in organic chemistry at the L. M. Litvinenko Institute of Physical Organic and Coal Chemistry (IPOCC), National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine from 2008 to 2013. From 2013 to 2015 he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Department of Chemistry. In 2016 he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Department of Chemistry. He then joined the department of chemistry at Georgia State University, where he is currently an assistant professor.
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Departmental Seminar Series covers a broad range of fields in the Chemical and Biochemical Sciences. In past seminars, scientists from Academia, Government, and Industry have presented their most recent discoveries and contributions in their respective areas. This Seminar Series offers students and faculty the opportunity to interact directly with other leaders in their specializations and to gain a good overview of the entire range of fields in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
This seminar will take place in person. Students will be able to meet the speaker following the seminar from 1:30 pm — 2:00 in CL 1009.
Our College’s next Networking Event is coming soon! We’ll be joining the College of Science and Mathematics to hear about opportunities for research and curricular collaborations on October 2 from 9:30-12 in the Prillaman Indoor Plaza.
Prillaman Hall Indoor Plaza
Presentations from both colleges
Opportunities for collaboration
Research & Curriculum
9:30--Coffee and Networking
10:00--Program
Speaker: Dr. Fumihiko Onoue, TU Munich
Title: “Liquid drop model with nonlocal surface tension”
Abstract: George Gamow introduced the liquid drop model of the atomic nucleus in 1928 to explain the behaviour of atoms. The classical model is more or less well-studied today, for instance, by Knuepfer and Muratov. In this talk, we extend this model into the so-called nonlocal liquid drop model with ''nonlocal'' surface tension. We also see some geometric aspects of this nonlocal model.
The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held in person and virtually.
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Brush up on your factoring skills at the College Algebra (MATH 1111) Factoring Success Camp! You will need these skills in upcoming college algebra modules and again in your future math courses.
Brush up on your factoring skills at the College Algebra (MATH 1111) Factoring Success Camp! You will need these skills in upcoming college algebra modules and again in your future math courses.
Speaker: Jonah Klein, University of South Carolina at Columbia
Title: “Bounding the j-th smallest modulus of a covering system with distinct moduli”
Abstract: A covering system is a finite set of arithmetic progressions with the property that each integer belongs to at least one of them. Ever since their introduction by Erdos in 1950, covering systems have attracted a steady amount of interest. Of particular interest has been the minimum modulus problem, posed by Erdos in 1950. Erdos asked if there is a uniform bound on the smallest modulus ˝ of a covering system with distinct moduli. In 2015, Hough showed that this is the case, and gave a bound of 10^16. In 2021, Balister, Bollobas, Morris, Sahasrabudhe, and Tiba modified Hough’s approach, developing a new method that they coined the distortion method. Using this method, they reduced Hough’s bound to 616000. The distortion method has seen a number of applications in recent years, one of which is the focal point of this talk. In joint work with Dimitris Koukoulopoulos and Simon Lemieux, we showed that the j-th smallest modulus of a covering system with distinct moduli is bounded by exp(c log2 (j)/ log log(j)) for some absolute constant c. In this talk, we will give an overview of the distortion method and its recent applications. We will then show how it was used, in conjunction with a theorem of Crittenden and Vanden Eynden, to obtain a bound on the j-th smallest modulus of a covering system with distinct moduli.
The Discrete Math Seminar (DMS) is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of algebra, number theory, and discrete mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending. This talk will take place in person and virtually.
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Brush up on your factoring skills at the College Algebra (MATH 1111) Factoring Success Camp! You will need these skills in upcoming college algebra modules and again in your future math courses.
Brush up on your factoring skills at the College Algebra (MATH 1111) Factoring Success Camp! You will need these skills in upcoming college algebra modules and again in your future math courses.
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Speaker: Dr. Cristian Guiérrez, Temple University
Title: “Fine properties of maps related to optimal transport”
Abstract: This talk concerns maps arising in optimal transport related to non-quadratic costs. After an introduction to the subject, I will show estimates in Lp leading to differentiability. Further results include applications to maps of bounded deformation. This is joint work with Annamaria Montanari from the University of Bologna.
The KSU Mathematics Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in researchers from other universities to present results on all areas of Mathematics. The talks are targeted at general audiences of students and professors.
This seminar will be held in person and virtually.
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Speaker: Dr. Xinxin Zhu, Staff Data Scientist @ Warner Bros. Discovery
Title: “Closed Captioning with GenAI/LLMs”
Abstract: From converting audio to text to formatting text into blocks, closed caption generation involves handling text and languages. Current methods require a significant amount of manual labor. With the development of GenAI/LLMs, we explore how these models can reduce manual effort and save costs. This work focuses on leveraging GenAI/LLMs for closed caption generation through prompt engineering and few-shot learning.
Bio: Xinxin Zhu is a forward-thinking innovator with a strong blend of theoretical expertise and hands-on skills in ML/AI. With over 5 years of research and development experience in academic settings, coupled with a 10+ years long tenure spanning various industries, she has successfully implemented ML/AI solutions to address business challenges and drive revenue growth for companies.
The Applied Mathematics in Industry Seminar (AMIS) series is primarily focused on highlighting how mathematics is used in various careers and is geared toward undergraduates. Seminars typically require little or no advanced mathematical knowledge and are open to anyone.
This seminar will be held virtually.
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Speaker: J. Carlos Martinez Mori, Georgia Institute of Technology
Title: “Who's the GOAT? Sports Rankings and Data-Driven Random Walks on the Symmetric Group”
Abstract:Given a collection of historical sports rankings, can one tell which player is the greatest of all time (i.e., the GOAT)? In this work, we design a data-driven random walk on the symmetric group to obtain a stationary distribution over player rankings, spanning across different time periods in sports history. We combine this distribution with a notion of stochastic dominance to obtain a partial order over the players. We implement our methods using publicly available data from the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to find the GOATs in the respective categories. We conclude with potential uses of our methods for route planning in logistics. This is joint work with Gian-Gabriel P. Garcia.
The Discrete Math Seminar (DMS) is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of algebra, number theory, and discrete mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending. This talk will take place in person and virtually.
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Speaker: Tucker Stonecypher, US Forest Service
Title: “Conserving gopher frogs (Rana capito) in SC: research & partnerships in action”
Abstract: Tucker is project coordinator at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, where he works both with scientists at UGA and land managers at the US Forest Service to create conservation and management plans focused on habitat restoration for imperiled amphibians and reptiles. Before starting this position, Tucker earned his MS in Integrative Conservation and Sustainability from UGA and his BS of Applied Science from ABAC, and he also worked on various conservation projects with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Tucker provides a fantastic example of how to apply ecological research to really pressing conservation challenges, and he's done this through impressive collaborative networks. His presentation is a great introduction to longleaf pine ecosystems, endangered amphibians, and applied conservation research. Please share with any students who may be interested!
The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at whole-organism and higher scales of organization. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! For access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees can email Dr. Todd Pierson to be granted access. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday @ 9:30 AM.
Speaker: Dr. Irina Balyasnikova, Northwestern University
Title: “Harnessing the Power of Engineered Antibodies in the Fight Against Brain Tumors”
The Molecular Biosciences Interdisciplinary Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the English Building, room EB 102. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 7th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please visit the website or email Dr. Mikhail Lavrov.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Dr. Lavrov will be holding several (much less intense) Putnam practices throughout the fall semester. No prior math competition experience is required. Familiarity with proof-writing (for example, via Math 2390: Introduction to Logic, Sets, and Proofs) is encouraged, but one of my goals with the practice sessions is to give you some extracurricular practice in proof-writing.
As far as being prepared for the Putnam itself, by far the most important prerequisite is becoming comfortable with creative problem-solving: a skill that will serve you well in any field. The problems in the competition cover a variety of mathematical topics, but none of them are routine exercises; to solve them, you will have to explore, try things that don't work, develop insights, and turn those insights into rigorous arguments.
Speaker: Dr. Wendell Walters, University of South Carolina
Title: “Constraining Atmospheric Reactive Nitrogen Emissions and Chemistry in an Evolving World”
Abstract: JAnthropogenic activities have significantly perturbed the global nitrogen (N) budget through emissions of reactive nitrogen (Nr), primarily in the form of nitrogen oxides (NOx = NO + NO2) and ammonia (NH3) from accelerated fossil fuel combustion and agricultural activities since the second half of the 20th century. These compounds have significant human health, climate, and environmental consequences, including forming fine particulate matter, influencing the atmospheric oxidation budget, and deposition of fixed N in sensitive ecosystems. Therefore, constraining Nr emission sources and their chemical, human health, and climate feedback are critical for future policy regulations but remain challenging. The stable isotope composition of Nr trace gases and aerosols are powerful tools that can provide information on several difficult processes to quantify using traditional approaches, including emission source apportionment, chemical reactivity, and spatiotemporal deposition patterns. These novel observations, combined with concentration measurements, will help close the Nr atmospheric cycling gap, which will help validate emission and atmospheric chemistry models and significantly improve our ability to predict climate and ecological responses.
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Departmental Seminar Series covers a broad range of fields in the Chemical and Biochemical Sciences. In past seminars, scientists from Academia, Government, and Industry have presented their most recent discoveries and contributions in their respective areas. This Seminar Series offers students and faculty the opportunity to interact directly with other leaders in their specializations and to gain a good overview of the entire range of fields in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
This seminar will take place in person. Students will also get the opportunity to meet the speaker following the seminar.
Speaker: Dr. Amanda Sullivan, Health Scientist Informaticist, Influenza Department, CDC
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBA
The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at whole-organism and higher scales of organization. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! For access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees can email Dr. Todd Pierson to be granted access. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday @ 9:30 AM.
Speaker: Dr. Ian Krout, Emory University/Kennesaw State University
Title: “The microbiome as a mediator of toxicity response: a mer operon case study”
The Molecular Biosciences Interdisciplinary Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the English Building, room EB 102. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
Are you declared as a math major? Curious how to earn a math minor? Want to meet other majors/minors and socialize?
This math mixer is for you! Join us for information about the math major/minor, help with course selection, Putman Exam problems, light refreshments, and more!
Speaker: Mark van den Bosch, Leiden University
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBA
The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held in person and virtually.
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Speaker: Michael Ogle, Curator of Herpetology at Zoo Knoxville
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBA
The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at whole-organism and higher scales of organization. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! For access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees can email Dr. Todd Pierson to be granted access. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday @ 9:30 AM.
The College of Science and Mathematics is hosting a Quality Science Education (QSE) Information Session on Thursday, October 24th from 5 to 6 pm in CL 1009.
The QSE program from the Pathway for Patient Health provides training about quality controls within the healthcare field to students at all education levels. Students will learn more about the QSE Pathway Program; how to enroll in the program; and scholarship opportunities to receive FREE certification training.
Students will also hear from Navia Rodriguez, Director of Quality at Resilience, a biopharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing company. Navia will speak on her educational/career journey; what it’s like to work in the industry; and how a science background can be used to address a variety of product, quality, and business challenges.
Limited in-person spots are available; however, a virtual option will also be provided. If you plan to be in person, RSVP is required on OwlLife by Monday, October 21st.
Refreshments will be provided. CSM students will receive EngageCSM credit for attending.
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Speaker: Dr. Debra Bangasser, Georgia State University
Title: “Early resource scarcity causes lasting changes in motivated behavior”
The Molecular Biosciences Interdisciplinary Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the English Building, room EB 102. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 7th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please visit the website or email Dr. Mikhail Lavrov.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Dr. Lavrov will be holding several (much less intense) Putnam practices throughout the fall semester. No prior math competition experience is required. Familiarity with proof-writing (for example, via Math 2390: Introduction to Logic, Sets, and Proofs) is encouraged, but one of my goals with the practice sessions is to give you some extracurricular practice in proof-writing.
As far as being prepared for the Putnam itself, by far the most important prerequisite is becoming comfortable with creative problem-solving: a skill that will serve you well in any field. The problems in the competition cover a variety of mathematical topics, but none of them are routine exercises; to solve them, you will have to explore, try things that don't work, develop insights, and turn those insights into rigorous arguments.
Speaker: Mia Wavrek, ORISE Research Fellow in Urban Ecology and Native Plants, USGS
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBA
The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at whole-organism and higher scales of organization. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! For access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees can email Dr. Todd Pierson to be granted access. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday @ 9:30 AM.
November 2024
Speaker: Ben Hoffman, University of Georgia/Kennesaw State University
Title: “A Novel Effector for Casein Kinase Signaling in the African Trypanosome”
The Molecular Biosciences Interdisciplinary Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the English Building, room EB 102. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
Speaker: Yatin Kalki, Founder and CEO at Ecophis Wildlife
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBA
The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at whole-organism and higher scales of organization. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! For access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees can email Dr. Todd Pierson to be granted access. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday @ 9:30 AM.
Speaker: Dr. Tyler Hill
Title: “TBA”
The Molecular Biosciences Interdisciplinary Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the English Building, room EB 102. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
Speaker: Dr. Chris Chong, Bowdoin College
Title: “TBA”
Abstract:
The KSU Mathematics Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in researchers from other universities to present results on all areas of Mathematics. The talks are targeted at general audiences of students and professors.
This seminar will be held in person and virtually.
The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 7th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please visit the website or email Dr. Mikhail Lavrov.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Dr. Lavrov will be holding several (much less intense) Putnam practices throughout the fall semester. No prior math competition experience is required. Familiarity with proof-writing (for example, via Math 2390: Introduction to Logic, Sets, and Proofs) is encouraged, but one of my goals with the practice sessions is to give you some extracurricular practice in proof-writing.
As far as being prepared for the Putnam itself, by far the most important prerequisite is becoming comfortable with creative problem-solving: a skill that will serve you well in any field. The problems in the competition cover a variety of mathematical topics, but none of them are routine exercises; to solve them, you will have to explore, try things that don't work, develop insights, and turn those insights into rigorous arguments.
Speaker: Rik Westdorp, Leiden University
Title: “Stochastic Soliton Dynamics in the Korteweg-De Vries Equation with Multiplicative”
Abstract: In recent years, stochastic traveling waves have become a major area of interest in the field of stochastic PDEs. Various approaches have been introduced to study the effects of noise on traveling waves, mainly in the setting of Reaction-Diffusion equations. Of particular interest is the notion of a stochastic wave position and its dynamics. This talk focuses on solitary waves in the Korteweg-de Vries equation. Due to a scaling symmetry, this dispersive PDE supports a solitary wave family of various amplitudes and velocities. We introduce stochastic processes that track the amplitude and position of solitons under the influence of multiplicative noise over long time-scales. Our method is based on a rescaled frame and stability properties of the solitary waves. We formula expansions for the stochastic soliton amplitude and position, and compare their leading-order dynamics with numerical simulations. This is joint work with Prof. H. J. Hupkes.
The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held in person and virtually.
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Speaker: Dr. Ana María Bedoya, Curator at the New York Botanical Garden
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBA
The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at whole-organism and higher scales of organization. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! For access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees can email Dr. Todd Pierson to be granted access. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday @ 9:30 AM.
Speaker: Dr. Wendy Aquino Nunez
Title: “TBA”
The Molecular Biosciences Interdisciplinary Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in the English Building, room EB 102. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 7th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please visit the website or email Dr. Mikhail Lavrov.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Dr. Lavrov will be holding several (much less intense) Putnam practices throughout the fall semester. No prior math competition experience is required. Familiarity with proof-writing (for example, via Math 2390: Introduction to Logic, Sets, and Proofs) is encouraged, but one of my goals with the practice sessions is to give you some extracurricular practice in proof-writing.
As far as being prepared for the Putnam itself, by far the most important prerequisite is becoming comfortable with creative problem-solving: a skill that will serve you well in any field. The problems in the competition cover a variety of mathematical topics, but none of them are routine exercises; to solve them, you will have to explore, try things that don't work, develop insights, and turn those insights into rigorous arguments.
Speaker: Dr. Thialita M. Nascimento, Iowa State
Title: “Geometric estimates in Degenerate/Singular elliptic equations.”
Abstract: We obtain higher order regularity estimates for degenerate/singular elliptic equations in regions where the behavior of the solution is initially unknown. This is achieved via a geometric approach which is rooted in free boundary problems techniques.
The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held virtually.
DIAL-IN INFORMATION
Stream Link
Passcode: 9AzS7R
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