Have you missed the Sci Pop Talks!?
Lucky for you on May 15th there will be a special one-day only series of Sci Pop
Talks! held in Jorgensen Hall during the STEM Expo
proceeding the National Science Olympiad. All talks are FREE and open to the
general public. The schedule for that day is as follows:
Time
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Jorgensen Hall 110
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Jorgensen Hall 136
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9:00 AM
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Dancing Fire:
Illuminating the Hidden Quantum World of Nanotechnology, Christian Bienek,
UNL
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9:30 AM
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Did a Giant asteroid
kill the Dinosaurs? Greg Snow, UNL
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10:00 AM
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Chemistry to Survive
the Zombie Apocalypse, Raychelle Burks Doane College & UNL
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10:30 AM
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Forensic Science:
Fact or Fiction, Ashley Hall, UNL
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11:00 AM
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Chemistry to Survive
the Zombie Apocalypse, Raychelle Burks Doane College & UNL
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11:30 AM
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Fire &
Explosions in Hollywood Films, Brad Elder, Doane College
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12:00 PM
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Comic Book Physics
101: Lesson 1: The Origin of Superman and Clues to the Planet Krypton, Dan
Claes, UNL
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12:30 PM
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Fire &
Explosions in Hollywood Films, Brad Elder, Doane College
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1:00 PM
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Book 8: Harry Potter
and the Magic of Science, Rebecca Lai, UNL
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1:30 PM
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Nanoscale Science
and Technology, Steve Ducharme, UNL
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For related materials you can go to the official Sci Pop
Talks! website where you can also view videos of 9 previous Sci Pop Talks! http://unl.libguides.com/scipoptalks.
Dancing
Fire: Illuminating the Hidden Quantum World of Nanotechnology, Christian
Bienek, UNL
We
kick-off with an introduction to nanoscience and Feynman’s vision of
nanotechnology. We will see today’s capabilities in fabrication of
nanostructures and look at the tools making nanostructures visible and allow
investigating their properties which enables some of the cutting-edge research
done at UNL. We also look at the breathtaking prospects of future
nanotechnology. We explore why the nanoworld is so exciting and introduce the
concept of matter waves. A standing acoustic wave made visible by flames which
dance to the sweet sound of an electric guitar illustrates this central concept
of modern quantum mechanics.
Did a Giant Asteroid Kill the Dinosaurs? Greg Snow, UNL
One of Snow's hobbies is learning
about the extinction of the dinosaurs and other mass extinctions in the history
of the earth. Together we will examine the theory that an asteroid or comet the
size of Mt. Everest struck Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula 65 million year ago,
creating a dust cloud that altered the earth's climate and killed the dinosaurs
and 70 percent of all other living species. We'll also review other dinosaur
extinction theories, which range from believable to preposterous, as put forth
in the lively scientific debate surrounding their demise.
Forensic Science: Fact or Fiction, Ashley Hall, UNL
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
NCIS. The New Detectives. Forensic science is a staple in many
popular shows, but do they get it right? Not all the time, but if you
look deeper than the flashy staging and witty dialogue, you can learn a good
deal about the scientific principles that form the framework of forensic
investigation.
Comic Book Physics 101: Lesson 1: The Origin of Superman and
Clues to the Planet Krypton, Dan Claes, UNL
Join us as we explore the physics of
Superman, his superpowers, and significant events in his history. We will explore
the questions: How does Superman fly? What is source of his strength? What can
we deduce about his native planet, Krypton?
Nanoscale Science and Technology, Steve Ducharme, UNL
Come learn about recent trends in
nano-science and nano-technology, with an emphasis on innovations in materials
science, electronics and optics. The talk will include demonstrations of:
fluorescing quantum dots showing the quantum confinement energy effect;
Buckyball models; and Nanogold.
