While AI has shown tremendous success in many scientific fields, it remains a grand challenge to incorporate physical principles in a systematic manner into the design and training of these models. In this talk, Dr. Yu will introduce Physics-Guided AI, a framework that aims to integrate first-principled physical knowledge into data-driven methods. By combining the…

A consistent finding in aging research is that older adults tend to perform worse than younger adults on tests of memory and cognitive function. These differences are often attributed to age-related declines in brain structure and function. However, adopting a purely biological approach to the study of cognitive aging overlooks the important role of social…

From the walls of the Alhambra to the floors of Winchester Cathedral, virtually every culture uses repeated shapes for decorative purposes. Mathematical interest in these patterns, called tessellations, dates back six millennia. But did you know new tessellations are being discovered all the time? Together, we’ll explore recent developments in the century-old quest to find…

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the NASA Astrophysics Division’s next flagship mission. Roman will conduct surveys of the sky to help reveal some of our Universe’s most interesting mysteries—what are the properties of dark matter, how is dark energy in the Universe changing, and what are the demographics of extrasolar planets? The Roman…

Contrary to much public discourse, digital technology is not universally damaging to young people or driving a teen mental health crisis. Mizuko (Mimi) Ito is a cultural anthropologist who has researched teens and technology for over three decades. In this talk, she will address fears, review evidence about varied risks and benefits, and offer examples…