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What’s ahead in the month?
CMDIS Research Focus Groups Dinner
(Date: 19 October, Wednesday, 5:00-7:00pm)
Faculty, researchers, and graduate students are invited to join Research Focus Groups Kick-Off Dinner at Heffner Alumni House. During the dinner, you will have chance to interact with other researchers working in the same/similar areas, to exchange and share ideas and to learn about our opportunities and travel support program. Inquire if we still have open spot. Learn more.
National Manufacturing Day Event- Site visit to Sikorsky
(Date: 28 October, Friday, 9:00am-7:00pm)
Interested in an engineering career supporting a manufacturing environment? Come tour Sikorsky’s facility in Stratford, CT to see firsthand how a modern rotorcraft manufacturing facility operates. Hear from industry experts on how Manufacturing Engineers support modern manufacturing processes. Requirement: must be US citizen/US person. Must provide either a Passport, Passport card, or REAL I.D. Priority given to students enrolled in manufacturing courses. Learn more.
Albany Nanotechnology Symposium
(Date: 3-4 November)
On current and future semiconductor technology advances. The 2-day program has invited talks, contributed talks from students and early career professionals, a poster session, and a career fair. Learn more.
CMDIS Annual Research Symposium 2022
(Date: 9 November, Wednesday, 8:30am-6:00pm)
Join us to celebrate the transformative, innovative, and interdisciplinary research happening at the Center for Materials, Devices and Integrated Systems. Abstract submission deadline is extended to October 14. Learn more.
Approaching deadlines
Conference: APS March Meeting 2023 - March 5-10, Las Vegas, NV
(Abstract Submission Deadline: 20 October)
The American Physical Society's March Meeting brings together scientists and students from around the world to connect and collaborate across academia, industry, and major labs. Students, early-career physicists, and experienced professionals will benefit from the networking and learning at March Meeting. Learn more.
Conference: 21st National Postdoc Association Annual Conference, April 21-23, 2023, Philadelphia, PA
(Submission deadline: 29 October)
The NPA Annual Conference is the largest national conference and networking event dedicated to the postdoctoral community. Conference attendees - postdoctoral scholars, administrators, faculty, and representatives from disciplinary societies, industry, and corporations - are provided with the opportunity to gather and enhance their professional development and leadership skills. Learn more.
NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (22-621)
(Application Deadline: 24 October)
It is an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education. Fellows may engage in observational, instrumental, theoretical, laboratory or archival data research in any area of astronomy or astrophysics, in combination with a coherent educational plan for the duration of the fellowship. Learn more.
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
(Application Deadline: 27 October)
It supports thirty New Americans— immigrants or the children of immigrants—who are pursuing graduate or professional school in the United States. Learn more.
The Hertz Fellowship
(Application Deadline: 28 October)
The program provides financial and lifelong professional support for the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology. All eligible applicants must be college seniors, first-year graduate students, or in a gap year preparing to apply to graduate school; intend to pursue a PhD in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering; intend to direct their studies toward understanding and solving major, near-term problems facing society; and be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Learn more.
Activate Fellowship
(Application Deadline: 31 October)
The Activate Fellowship provides two years of funding and connects fellows with the resources, knowledge, and networks they need to succeed. In every part of the U.S., talented scientists and engineers are eager to launch their entrepreneurial journeys. Activate Anywhere is a new community of fellows who are connected but not co-located. Fellows work in their local innovation ecosystem, plugged into Activate’s national network of mentorship, education, community, and other resources they need to succeed. Learn more.
NSF Earth Sciences (EAR) (22-625) awards Postdoctoral Fellowships
(Proposal Deadline: 2 November)
It is given to recent recipients of doctoral degrees to conduct an integrated program of independent research and professional development. Fellowship proposals must address scientific questions within the scope of EAR disciplinary programs and must align with the overall theme for the postdoctoral program. Learn more.
Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Fellowships
(Application Deadline: 5 November)
It is awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines to pursue advanced graduate study at top universities in their disciplines abroad. Learn more..
Virginia Tech Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship
(Proposal Deadline: Cycle 3 proposals are due 15 November)
The program seeks to strengthen the university’s ability to recruit outstanding, diverse postdoctoral associates. To prepare postdoctoral associates (postdocs) for the next step in their careers, fellows will receive; Two-year appointments with nationally competitive salaries and benefits, $10,000 for training and professional development-related expenses (to be used over the two-year fellowship); Mentoring and professional development. Fellowships will be awarded in four tracks: Research Frontiers, Cybersecurity, Innovation, Science Policy. Learn more.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship
(Application Deadline: 15 November)
It is awarded annually to women pursuing Ph.D. degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering. Learn more..
The National GEM Consortium
(Application Deadline: 15 November)
GEM offers MS and Ph.D. level students an outstanding opportunity and access to dozens of the top Engineering and Science firms and Universities in the nation. The GEM Fellowship was designed to focus on promoting opportunities for individuals to enter industry at the graduate level in areas such as research and development, product development, and other high level technical careers. GEM also offers exposure to a number of opportunities in academia. Learn more..
John von Neumann Fellowship
(Application Deadline: 22 November)
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computational Science, accepting applications from researchers in the broad domain of computational and applied mathematics. Learn more..
AnitaB.org Tech Journey Fund Scholarships
(Application Deadline: open)
AnitaB.org Tech Journey Fund Scholarships are awarded through the Last Mile Education Fund to women pursuing technical bachelor’s degrees in computing fields including both 2- and 4-year institutions in the U.S. Learn more.
Webinars / Workshops / Trainings
Webinar: Mentorship: The Key to Success in the Academic Workspace
(Date: 26 October, 2:00pmET)
In this webinar participants will learn key strategies for transitioning to academic careers and success as an assistant professor. We will explore programmatic structures, find opportunities, and utilize networks and organizations for a smooth first-year experience. Learn more and register.
Webinar: Visualizing Quantum Matter at Atomic-Scale
(Date: 18 October, 11:00amEDT)
By JC Seamus Davis, University of Oxford/University College Cork/Cornell University
In this webinar, Professor Davis will describe the development of several innovative techniques that allow perception of atomic, electronic, and magnetic quantum matter, and show how to use them to discover and explore new states of quantum states. He will discuss the implications of the capability to visualize quantum matter for fundamental physics research, and for emerging quantum technologies. Learn more and register.
Webinar: Recent advancements in in-line electrode coating metrology
(Date: 18 October, 9:00am EST)
The introduction of stricter emission standards is one of the key drivers to evolving electric vehicle battery technology, and battery manufactures are striving to deliver longer ranges and faster recharging without compromising safety. During electrode production, variations in coating thickness and imperfections can lead to poor battery performance and impact safety. Learn more and register.
Webinar: Joining the Activate Fellowship as a Foreign National Applicant
(Date: 18 October, 5:00pm EDT)
The Activate Fellowship provides two years of funding and connects fellows with the resources, knowledge, and networks they need to succeed. The Activate Fellowship welcomes the participation of foreign nationals as long as they are authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the two-year fellowship. This panel discussion with current and alumni Activate Fellows will provide information regarding different pathways to obtaining a visa and highlight each fellow’s journey to obtaining a visa in order to participate in the Activate Fellowship. Learn more and register.
Webinar: SPE WEBINAR: Polymer Characterization – Indentation and Scratch
(Date: 3 November, 11:00amEST)
This presentation will review the mechanical properties that are quantifiable by modern instrumented indentation and scratch testing systems. It also includes practical examples exploring those properties and their relevance to a range of applications. Learn more and register.
Workshop: 2022 CESMII Projects Cross Pollination Workshop
(Date: 8-10 November, 1:00pm-4:30pmEST)
CESMII will hold a virtual cross pollination workshop in November 2022. The main objective of this workshop is to bring together CESMII members to share knowledge about their respective project objectives, accomplishments, and developments. This will be a great opportunity to exchange views, learn from each other, create synergies among different CESMII stakeholders and foster collaboration among different project teams. Learn more and register.
Do you know?
Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights”—a holiday celebrating the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The celebrations include cleaning, renovating, and decorating workplaces and homes with oil lamps and lights, fireworks, and family feasts. This joyous festival is on October.24, check regional and campus activities. We wish all the brightness and happiness for you.
Do you know? At CMDIS, we use light to measure the thickness of thin films. An ellipsometer is a non-contact measurement system for measuring the thickness and optical properties of thin films. Our system samples over 44 discrete wavelengths over the white light spectrum and can incorporate varied incident angles. Films from ~1um down to single nanometers can be measured with accuracy and repeatability. Don't hesitate to contact us to learn more about the instrument. #cmdis #research
Publications in Our Radar
Kim, H., Lee, S., Shin, J. et al. Graphene nanopattern as a universal epitaxy platform for single-crystal membrane production and defect reduction. Nat. Nanotechnol. (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-022-01200-6
Shao, B., Tan, S., Huang, Y., Zhang, L., Shi, J., Yang, X.-Q., Hu, E., Han, F., Enabling Conversion-Type Iron Fluoride Cathode by Halide-Based Solid Electrolyte. Adv. Funct. Mater. 2022, 2206845. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202206845
Chen, Z., Xu, R., Ma, S., Ma, Y., Hu, Y., Zhang, L., Guo, Y., Huang, Z., Wang, B., Sun, Y.-Y., Jiang, J., Hawks, R., Jia, R., Xiang, Y., Wang, G.-C., Wertz, E. A., Tian, J., Gall, D., Chen, X., Wang, V., Gao, L., Zhu, H., Shi, J., Searching for Circular Photo Galvanic Effect in Oxyhalide Perovskite Bi4NbO8Cl. Adv. Funct. Mater. 2022, 2206343. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202206343
Parisi, G. and Narayan, S,, A fluorine-free customizable membrane using sintered copper for oil/water and surfactant-stabilized water-in-oil emulsion separation, Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, 2022, 109165, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2022.109165.
Chauhan, N., Karanastasis, A., Ullal, C.K,, Wang, Xing, Homologous Pairing in Short Double-stranded DNA Grafted Colloidal Microspheres, Biophysical Journal, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2022.09.037.
Kandel, S.R., B.B. Dumre, D. Gall, S.V. Khare, Investigation of hardness in transition metal hexa-nitrides in cubic structure: A first-principles study, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2022.111022.
McMackin, P., Adam, J., Griffin, S., Hirsa, A., Amyloidogenesis via interfacial shear in a containerless biochemical reactor aboard the International Space Station, npj Microgravity, 2022, 8(1),41, DOI: 10.1038/s41526-022-00227-2
Basse, R., Wang, H., West, D., Da Silva, J.L, Zhang, S., Prediction of Effective Photoelectron and Hole Separation in Type-I MoS2/PtSe2 van der Waals Junction, J. Phys. Chem. Lett. 2022, 13, 28, 6407–6411, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c01526
In Case You Have Missed
Professor Ravishankar Sundararaman was appointed as the Priti and Mukesh Chatter ’82 Career Development Chair at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute effective August 1, 2022. Congratulations!
WAMC's Jim Levulis spoke with Professor Jie Lian about $500K research grant to improve life and efficiency of nuclear reactors. Read more.
CMDIS was at the Research Showcase during the RPI Reunion and Homecoming (7-9 October) with Bryant, Katharine, Nimish and Brent, talking to alumni about our services and research, thanks for visiting!. Check out the photos from the event.
CMDIS BYOND Program is starting Module 4 – Etching on October 24. This new certificate program is designed to introduce microfabrication and analysis concepts to interested undergraduate students. The program currently offers four modules with each module running over a four-week period. Each weekly lab session will last approximately two hours and will consist of both classroom instruction and a hands-on laboratory demonstration. Read more.
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