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Events on Friday, April 25th, 2025
- Black and Brown in Physics
- BBiP APIDA Heritage Month Celebration
- Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Place: Sterling B343
- Abstract: The Black and Brown in Physics (BBiP) student organization would like to invite you to our Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month celebration on Friday (4/25) at 1 PM in Sterling B343. We will have 2 featured speakers -- Abriana Joy Himantog (our very own Social Media Director!), and Zeyu (Bery) Fan who will be talking about their culture, heritage, and experiences. We will also be catering lunch from Rising Sons, a Lao and Thai restaurant. We hope that you'll be able to join us in our last Heritage Month celebration of the semester!
Anyone interested in joining our event virtually can do so using the Zoom Link: - Climate & Diversity
- Physics Quest: an end-of-year scavenger hunt
- Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Place: Chamberlin Hall, 2nd floor lobby or Univ Ave patio if the weather cooperates
- Speaker: N/A
- Abstract: Take a break, show off your knowledge of Chamberlin Hall quirks, win fabulous prizes, and enjoy refreshments at Physics Quest: a UW–Madison physics-themed scavenger hunt!
- Host: Ayshea Banes, Jakob Mills, and Sophia Nowak, student reps to C&D committee
- Physics Department Colloquium
- Carbon Dioxide Removal: Scaling Technologies to Combat Climate Change
- Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Place: 2241 CH
- Speaker: Jan Huckfeldt, Climeworks
- Abstract: As the climate crisis intensifies, innovative CO2 removal technologies offer a beacon of hope. This lecture will explore cutting-edge Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) methods, evaluating their potential impact and scalability. We'll delve into the current state of climate science, assess various CDR technologies, and discuss the challenges and prerequisites for their widespread implementation, offering insights into the future of climate mitigation strategies.
- Host: Mark Saffman