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Friday, January 23, 2015
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5:00 PM
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New Graduate Student Orientation
- Location: Woodland Commons, UMass Dartmouth Campus
, 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747
- Cost: Free
- Contact: Graduate Studies Office
- Description: Information for new/incoming graduate students for the Spring 2015 semester.
- Topical Areas: Students, Graduate
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2:30 PM
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Mechanical Engineering Seminar by Dr. Shafigh Mehraeen on Friday, 1/23/15
- Location: Textiles Building 101E
- Contact: Mechanical Engineering Department
- Description: The Mechanical Engineering Department is pleased to present the following SEMINAR:
Friday, January 23, 2015
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Textile Building, Room 101E
SPEAKER:
Dr. Shafigh Mehraeen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
TOPIC:
The Role of Molecular Elasticity in Biopolymers Behavior and Protein Self-Assembly
ABSTRACT:
Molecular structure of many polymers including biopolymers creates elastic rigidity that impacts polymers behavior. Understanding this impact is critical to address the physics describing variety of single-molecule experiments and biological processes. In this talk, utilizing analytical theories and numerical methods, I illustrate the effect of molecular elasticity on the behavior of single molecules employed in tethered-bead single-molecule experiments as well as the morphology of assemblages in protein self-assembly processes.
Tethered-bead single-molecule experiments, using optical and magnetic tweezers, are employed to characterize thermodynamics and kinetics of biomolecules such as DNA and RNA during biomolecular processes. In these experiments, I address the effect of thermal fluctuation, focusing on the equilibrium statistical behavior of specific class of underling single molecules, which act as semiflexible polymers, to gain insight into the physics governing their behavior. To demonstrate the role that molecular elasticity plays in protein self-assembly processes, I focus on clathrin protein, a protein recruited by the cell wall for ingesting food particles during endocytosis. I demonstrate that molecular elasticity and binding affinity have a significant impact on the versatile equilibrium and nonequilibrium assemblages occurred in clathrin protein self-assembly process. These results are essential in guiding experiments utilizing clathrin proteins in biotemplating for self-assembly of nanostructures.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Shafigh Mehraeen is currently working as Postdoctoral Fellow at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is currently working on developing theoretical models to predict directed self-assembly of nanoparticles, explore anomalies in reactive and diffusive systems, and predict energy loss mechanisms of charge generation and transport within light-harvesting systems. He received his doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. His doctoral research addressed on the role of molecular elasticity in biopolymers and protein self-assembly. His research interests are focused on developing theoretical models and analytical methods to understand driving mechanisms in (directed) self-assembly and charge transport phenomena in nanosciences..
For more information please contact Dr. Vijay Chalivendra (vchalivendra@umassd.edu, 508-910-6572).
All are welcome and Mechanical Engineering students are encouraged to attend.
Light refreshments will be served.
- Topical Areas: University Community, Mechanical Engineering
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Annu Palakunnathu Matthew: An Indian from India
- Location: CVPA: College of Visual and Performing Arts
, 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA
- Cost: Free admission
- Contact: University Art Gallery
- Description: University Art Gallery, UMass Dartmouth, New Bedford presents
Annu Palakunnathu Matthew: An Indian from India
Curated by Viera Levitt
Exhibition Dates: Nov 13, 2014 - Jan 25, 2015
Reception: AHA! Night, Thursday Nov 13, 6-9 pm, Artist Talk 7 pm
Photo Booth: AHA! Night, Thursday December 11, 6-8 pm
The University Art Gallery is pleased to present a solo show by Annu Palakunnathu Matthew, American artist born in England and raised in India. The exhibition will take place at UMass Dartmouth's New Bedford campus between November 13 and January 25, 2015 .
Annu Palakunnathu Matthew's work explores and challenges our perception of identity, photography and memory. She enlivens old black and white, or sepia toned photos through a surprising and skillful technique of digital manipulation that preserves the background while adding figures of herself or others. With this body of work, Ms. Matthew challenges our perceptions of time and collective memory, while also asking us to look with new eyes at the much cherished family photograph, especially those that were perhaps brought to this country by our immigrant grandparents. Additionally, by replacing static images with animations that are displayed on iPads and inserted into an old book or picture frames, Matthew adds surprise, an inverted dimension of time and contemporary interpretation into a traditional form of media.
As part of our commitment to community engagement, we will have a photo booth taking professional photographs of any three generations of woman from the same immigrant family during AHA! Night on Thursday , December 11 from 6 to 8 pm . Through these portraits, the artist wants to create work that both depict the changing face of American immigration and also chronicles the continual renewal of American diversity. The visitors can bring the whole family and get a print to take home. Learn more at tinyurl.com/immigrantphoto .
Reception: AHA! Night, Thursday Nov 13 , 6-9 pm, Artist Talk 7 pm
Photo Booth: AHA! Night, Thursday December 11 , 6-8 pm
University Art Gallery
College of Visual and Performing Arts, UMass Dartmouth
715 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, (508) 999-8555
umassd.edu/universityartgallery
- Link: www.facebook.com/UMassDartmouthGalleries
- Topical Areas: Faculty, General Public, Staff and Administrators, Students, Students, Graduate, Students, Law, University Community, Art Education, Art History, Artisanry, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Music, Visual Design, Concerts, Exhibits, Films, Literature, Poetry, Theater, Visual Arts
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WORKSHOP - Cooperative Learning for Active Engagement: Applications for Traditional and Flipped Classrooms
- Location: OFD Lounge, Library 220
- Contact: Office of Faculty Development
- Description: Presented By:
Lorraine D. Cross, Educational Consultant, Florida Department of Education
Friday, January 23, 2015, OFD Lounge
Breakfast and lunch will be served; all faculty are welcome.
Workshop Schedule:
Breakfast 8-9am OFD Lounge
Part 1: Active Engagement through Cooperative Learning (9-12pm) Library 213
Abstract: This professional development workshop will focus on how to utilize the key components of research-based, cooperative learning strategies to actively engage students in the learning process. Participants will explore strategic teaching utilizing cooperative groups to promote positive interaction, critical thinking, effective communication and problem-solving. Beyond merely assigning “group work”, techniques of defining roles, tasks and critically planned criteria and learning objectives are presented. The knowledge and skills learned in this workshop can be implemented in a wide array of academic disciplines throughout the university.
Lunch 12-1pm OFD Lounge
Part II: How to Actively Engage Students Collaborative Learning and Flipping the Classroom (1-4pm) Library 213
Abstract: This professional development workshop will focus on how to use the pedagogical model of collaborative learning dovetails with flipped classroom strategies to provide opportunities for students to apply course content through active engagement. Participants in the workshop will participate in targeted activities, which are easily transferable to wide array of academic disciplines. The activities will focus on promoting concept development, critical thinking, cooperative learning and effective communication. Faculty members attending this session will leave with the knowledge and skills needed to develop a course that engages students in the learning process, encourages individual inquiry and supports collaboration
PRESENTER BIO: Lorraine D. Cross has been a professional educator and trainer for over 40 years. She is currently an educational consultant for the Florida Department of Education, schools, districts, colleges and universities. Lorraine retired from her full time position as the Director of Program and School Initiatives in the Office for Academic and Student Services and Effective Teaching Practices Coordinator at the Florida Atlantic University in 2012, but still serves as a university supervisor for the College of Education.
She has co-authored a number of books on effective teaching practices that have been used by elementary, secondary and alternative education programs. Her most recent book, “Demonstrating the New Florida Educator Accomplished Practices: A Practical Guide for Becoming an Effective Educator” issued throughout Florida to assist novice and experienced educators improve their teaching practices. Providing educators with the necessary knowledge and skills to have a positive impact on their students is her passion and lifelong endeavor.
To register, please go to the main event calendar. If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Viveiros at sviveiros@umassd.edu, Link for registration: http://calendar.umassd.edu/cal/main/showMain.rdo
- Topical Areas: Workshop, Training, audience: Faculty, topic: Faculty Development
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