Events Listing

Ultrafast light-matter interactions for probing properties of gases and plasmas

The fourth state of matter, commonly referred to as “plasma,” plays a significant role in our everyday lives on Earth. Examples abound, ranging from its use as light sources to virus inactivation and high-volume manufacturing. Particularly noteworthy is the semiconductor industry, which greatly benefits from advancements in the field of plasma. In light of the quantum computing era and the semiconductor industry’s shift from microelectronics to nanoelectronics, the optimization of plasma processes has become more crucial than ever. In the initial segment of this presentation, I will delve into the ongoing research endeavors of my group, focusing on comprehending fundamental plasma properties. The ultimate aim is to enhance the efficiency of extreme ultraviolet lithography, the current leading technology for patterning surfaces at the nanometer scale. Our emphasis will be on electron properties and their correlation with radiation transport. Moving on to the second part of this discussion, I will showcase the foundational work undertaken by my group to develop innovative laser-based techniques for probing plasma properties at both the picosecond temporal scale and micrometer spatial scale. A particular highlight will be the exploration of three-wave mixing in the gas phase —a process once considered forbidden but now holding great promise for high-sensitivity number density measurements of both atomic and molecular species.

Boston Scientific Unplugged: Discussion w/Engineers

If you're interested in the medical device field, come hear from engineers at Boston Scientific about what the company does, and network with engineers! Food will be provided.

Remember to RSVP! https://z.umn.edu/BSCIUnpluggedRSVP

The evolution of Minnesota’s power grid and energy portfolio

Matt Schuerger, a distinguished figure in the power industry, will lead the discussion covering policy shifts, technical challenges, and the ever-evolving landscape of grid regulation. He brings a wealth of experience, having served in various key roles within the industry. From his tenure as Commissioner of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to his leadership as Board President of Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and role as Executive Vice President of District Energy St. Paul, Matt offers a multifaceted perspective that promises to shed light on the energy sector’s most pressing issues.

The Career Fair is open to actively enrolled students in the College of Science and Engineering as well as CSE alumni who have graduated in the past three years. There is no charge for students and alumni to attend.

Employers attending the Career Fair include many top national and regional companies including Ameriprise, Boston Scientific, Cargill, Honeywell, Hewlett Packard, Land O'Lakes, Medtronic, and many others.

In addition, many employers will host information sessions over the next few weeks. A full list of events can be found in Handshake.

For more information

For more information about the Spring 2024 CSE Career Fair, including prep workshops and resources for students, visit the CSE Career Fair website.

Learn the best strategies for making a good impression at any of the career fairs. Register here.

Want to have a cool business card to show off to employers? One that you don't have to print over and over again? One that people can scan with their phones? Well bring your laptops and learn to design a basic PCB business card on KiCAD software. There will be slides to follow and we’ll be there to help anyone who needs it!

Come learn about the benefits of on campus work for your future career and how to find student jobs! Register here.

Multiharmonic Electric Machines for Manufacturing and Sustainability

Rotating electric machines have long functioned as the workhorse of industry, using electromagnetism to convert electric power into useful shaft torque. This seminar will present new research in this storied technology that challenges our long-held assumptions about electric motors and generators—how they look, behave, and are manufactured. While traditional machines rely on a single magnetic field in the airgap, the machines presented in this seminar create and control multiple magnetic fields. The seminar will show how recent research in metal additive manufacturing can be used to make these new machines a reality. This facilitates a step improvement in torque capacity and enables creating radial forces to levitate the shaft, thereby eliminating bearings and oil-lubrication. These advancements have potential to unlock new capability within manufacturing and sustainable systems, including electrification of off-highway vehicles, high speed spindle tools, flywheel energy storage, and oil-free turbomachinery for HVAC and clean energy generation.

The ECE IoT Project Showcase provides an opportunity for first year students to develop and show off an open-ended hands-on project. 

Project requirements:
- senses the environment
- actuates or changes the environment
- connects to the internet
- must be fun