Upcoming alumni events

As you know, universities and other institutions across the country are making efforts to address the significant challenges presented by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The safety and well-being of our entire community, including event attendees, is a top priority for the College of Science and Engineering and the University of Minnesota. As such, all events for the time being are virtual and will not have an in-person component.

Universe @ Home

Every other Wednesday, February 3-April 28, 2021
8-9 p.m. (central)

Back by popular demand, the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics is continuing this family-friendly series on YouTube Live. Each event includes a short talk on astronomy or space science, a Q&A session, and an activity you can try at home. Learn more on the MIfA webpage.

Engineers Without Borders: How CSE Students are Making a Difference

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021

12:30 p.m. (central)
By Zoom—REGISTER NOW!

Join representatives from the U of M chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) to learn how CSE students are making a difference around the world. Current partnerships in Guatemala, Ethiopia, and the Twin Cities strive to improve quality of life in those communities via projects focused on clean water accessibility, agricultural practices, and urban gardening.

Virtual Dean's Lunch and Learn featuring the School of Physics and Astronomy

February 25, 2021
Noon-1 p.m. (central)
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Join Dean Kaveh and department head Paul Crowell for a closer look at some of the innovations taking place in the School of Physics and Astronomy. Featured faculty presenters will discuss their work in high energy physics, as well as the future of physics.

FEATURED SPEAKERS: Andrew Furmanski, assistant professor; Nadja Strobbe, assistant professor

Alumni from all academic majors are welcome.

Virtual Dean's Lunch and Learn featuring the Department of Mechanical Engineering

March 25, 2021
Noon-1 p.m. (central)
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Join Dean Kaveh and department head Sue Mantell for a closer look at some of the innovations taking place in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

FEATURED SPEAKER: Sungyon Lee, Benjamin Mayhugh Assistant Professor

"Hidden Complexity in Everyday Fluid Mechanics"

From water droplets on windshields to hand lotion, our everyday lives are filled with examples of one fluid interacting with another and with a solid substrate. While seemingly mundane, the science behind the interfacial dynamics of fluids is complex and understanding them can lead to new innovations, such as self-cleaning surfaces, and minimizing unwanted outcomes, such as aircraft icing. Professor Lee’s research broadly considers fluid mechanics problems that involve the dynamics of fluid-fluid interface, such as droplets in airflow, gas migration in porous media, and flow of particles and liquid mixtures. Her group combines experiments and mathematical modeling to uncover the fundamental physical mechanisms at play. In this talk, Professor Lee will give a brief overview of her research, followed by a more in-depth look at gas migration patterns in soft sediments.

Alumni from all academic majors are welcome.

For CSE community resources during the pandemic, visit our COVID-19 response webpage.

For more information on college events, visit our CSE Events Calendar.

Photos of past events:

Find other alumni photos on the CSE Flickr album.

Webcasts:

Virtual Tour of Ecolos Wind Energy Research Station: June 25, 2020
View recorded webcast
CSE Alumni and Friends Virtual Town Hall: June 18, 2020
View recorded webcast
Dean's Lunch and Learn: May 28, 2020
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
View recorded webcast
CSE Public Lecture: April 9, 2019
"Curiosity Drives Progress: Sustainability and the Environment"
View recorded webcast
CSE Public Lecture: Sept. 20 2018
"Curiosity Drives Progress: Enabling Technologies"
View recorded webcast
CSE Public Lecture: June 12, 2018
"Curiosity Drives Progress: Enhancing Safety and Security"
View recorded webcast
CSE Public Lecture: March 22, 2018
"Curiosity Drives Progress: Advancing Human Health"
View recorded webcast
Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics Public Lecture: April 10, 2017
"Exploring the Mysteries of the Sun: Explosions on our Closest Star"
View recorded webcast
CSE Public Lecture: April 4, 2017
"How Do We Tell Facts From Myths About Climate Change"
View recorded webcast
Karlis Kaufmanis Lecture Series: April 21, 2016
"Supernovae and the Discovery of the Accelerating Universe"
View recorded webcast
CSE Public Lecture: Oct. 20, 2015
"NASA’s Path Forward and the Transformation of the Kennedy Space Center"
View recorded webcast
Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics Public Lecture: Sept. 17, 2015
"To the Stars We Will Go: The Worlds of Exoplanets"
View recorded webcast
Misel Family Lecture: Sept. 10, 2015
"Spacetime Versus the Quantum"
View recorded webcast
CSE Public Lecture: April 16, 2015
"No News is Big News: Adventures in Science Journalism"
View recorded webcast
CSE Public Lecture: Oct. 29, 2013
"High Performance Computing: Then and What's Next" By SRC Computer co-founder D. James Guzy
View recorded webcast.
CSE Public Lecture: Oct. 17, 2012
"Disruptive Tech: What's New, What's Coming, and How it Will Change Everything" By New York Times tech columnist David Pogue
View recorded webcast.
CSE Public Lecture: June 20, 2012
"The Low Life of River Deltas: How Mud Can Save (part of) the World" By earth sciences professor Chris Paola
View recorded webcast.
CSE Public Lecture: June 16, 2011
"Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II" By best-selling author Mitchell Zuckoff
View recorded webcast.
CSE Public Lecture: April 5, 2011
"SUNgas: A Vision for Renewable Fuels" By mechanical engineering professor Jane Davidson
View recorded webcast.