Yale Systems Biology Institute Seminar Series Presents: “Overcoming thermal fluctuations requires large energetic costs for electrical signaling in neurons”. Benjamin Machta, PhD, Assistant Prof. of Physics, Yale University. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM. Yale West Campus, 840 West Campus Dr., Room ABC373, West Haven. Lunch will be served.
Abstract TBA
Offered as part of the Summer Student Research Program at Wright Lab.
Talk Title: Exploring quark-gluon plasma temperatures using thermal photon and dilepton production
Abstract:
Thermal electromagnetic radiation is emitted all throughout the space-time evolution of the quark-gluon plasma (QGP), which we are able to create in heavy-ion collisions at CERN. The production rate of this radiation depends on the QGP temperature, which is a key parameter to understand the dynamics of the system. So far there is no high precision measurement of the QGP temperature at LHC energies.
Please join us to hear what our student researchers have been doing this summer. Part 2 of a 2-day symposium.
Please join us to hear what our student researchers have been doing this summer. Part 1 of 2 day program.
“Science Communication” will include presentations providing helpful information and tips about:
Writing & publishing papers & abstracts
preparing for scientific conferences and presentations
communicating with the public about science
The event will conclude with a Q&A panel discussion to answer any questions you may have or cover any additional topics you are interested in.
All members of the Wright Lab community and Wright Lab summer program participants and their mentors are invited to a mid-summer pizza lunch.
Learn how to recognize what makes a good résumé or CV, how to manage your online professional presence, and what tools you can use to help you make decisions about your grad school search. We’ll look at several faculty CVs, commonly-used professional profile websites, and library databases that can help you find information on departments, industries, companies, and more — whether you plan to go into academia, corporate, or nonprofit work.
YQI Documentary screening + conversation about art and technology
In this workshop we will cover the equipment available at the Wright Lab Advanced Prototyping Center and how to get started designing parts. Basics of CNC laser and abrasive water jet cutting will be included, as well as an introduction to 3D printing. No prior experience is required, but having an idea for a project that you may want to get started on would be great. We will start off with a classroom presentation and then have a quick tour of the facilities.
