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SUMMARY:Mirzanezhad\, H. (EE) - Van der Waals materials-based memory devices for neuromorphic computing
DESCRIPTION:The separation of memory and processing in conventional computer architectures leads to significant energy consumption associated with data transfer\, known as the von Neumann bottleneck. Two-dimensional (2D) materials provide a promising platform for developing nanoscale memory devices for in-memory and neuromorphic computing because of their atomic-scale thickness\, lack of dangling bonds\, and ability to form van der Waals structures. In this work\, bilayer MoS₂ is investigated as an active material for memory devices based on two different switching mechanisms. The first is a resistive memory based on a vertical junction that exhibits a reproducible hysteresis loop and can operate as a memristor. Possible mechanisms contributing to the observed hysteresis include ion migration\, charge trapping\, polarization switching\, or a combination of these mechanisms. The second is a ferroelectric memory based on the established ferroelectricity of parallel-stacked bilayer MoS₂\, where broken inversion symmetry gives rise to switchable out-of-plane polarization. This work therefore follows two parallel directions: a memory device based on the resistive effect and a memory device based on the ferroelectric effect\, with the longer-term goal of developing 2D material-based memory devices for neuromorphic computing. \nEvent Host: Hamid Mirzanezhad\, Ph.D. Student\, Electrical Engineering  \nAdvisor: Aiming Yan
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/mirzanezhad-h-ee-van-der-waals-materials-based-memory-devices-for-neuromorphic-computing/
LOCATION:Jack Baskin Engineering\, Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:September Slugs and Steins with University Archivist Kelsey Knox
DESCRIPTION:Slime is on Their Side: Celebrating 40 (Official) Years of the UCSC Banana Slug Mascot\nWhile rumors and stories abound about the sea lion vs. banana slug controversy of the 1980s\, the full history of the banana slug as UCSC’s long-running student chosen mascot has rarely been explored. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the vote to re-adopt the slug as UCSC’s mascot\, join University Archivist\, Kelsey Knox on a dive into archival sources that show the slug’s early origins on campus\, how a unilateral decision by Chancellor Robert Sinsheimer attempted to change the narrative\, and how students pushed back and ultimately won back our beloved slug. \nKelsey Knox earned her B.A. in American Studies from Porter College in 2012. She served as a Resident Advisor for two years at Porter College. She also participated in the UCDC program\, interning at the Peace Corps Records Office. After graduating from UCSC\, Kelsey went on to complete her Master’s of Library and Information Science degree from UCLA in 2014\, where she focused on Archival Studies. Kelsey spent 8 years working as an archivist in the Los Angeles area before being hired as the University Archivist at UCSC in June 2023\, her dream job. As University Archivist\, Kelsey is responsible for documenting\, preserving\, and making available UCSC’s history\, from the founding of the university to present-day. Kelsey is thrilled to be living back in Santa Cruz with her husband (a fellow Porter College alum) and two cats. \nREGISTER
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SUMMARY:Tornoe\, S. (ECE) - Improving the UV optical response and suppressing surface plasmon resonance in aluminum and silver base telescope mirrors
DESCRIPTION:Aluminum and silver are excellent metal-bases for astronomical telescopes designed for broadband spectral measurements. In particular silver excels in the violet to infrared spectral range range with over 95% reflectance. In turn aluminum excels deep ultra-violet to infrared with over 90% reflectance across the bulk of its spectral range. In astronomical telescope optics\, each percent reflectance is extremely valuable\, meaning each mirror type has place. However\, both metal-bases suffer from unwanted oxidation necessitating protective coatings. Unfortunately\, even a few nanometers of traditional coatings like AlOx\, can completely eliminate the far and deep UV response. These dielectric protective coatings can also induce surface plasmon resonance (SPR) in the mirrors. SPR occurs when light propagates in a dielectric protective coating along a metal-dielectric interface exciting electrons in the metal as it propagates. The plasmonic response in the metal-base alters how light reflects from the mirror creating an oscillation in the UV spectral range. This research will focus on improving the UV response and diminishing the detrimental effects of SPR for two cases: aluminum mirrors and silver mirrors. \nEvent Host: Soren Tornoe\, Ph.D. Student\, Electrical & Computer Engineering  \nAdvisor: Nobuhiko Kobayashi \nZoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/93650451146?pwd=IFEbCOKZQAyDdoYMO5b19JqGZbX07m.1 \nPasscode: 657292
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/tornoe-s-ece-improving-the-uv-optical-response-and-suppressing-surface-plasmon-resonance-in-aluminum-and-silver-base-telescope-mirrors/
LOCATION:2300 Delaware Avenue\, 2300 Delaware Ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
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SUMMARY:How to Apply to the Premed Postbacc Program
DESCRIPTION:Join UC Santa Cruz Healthcare Pathways for a live online information session to learn about our Premed Postbacc Cohort\, Premed and Pre-Health DIY Pathways\, and other program offerings. \nWe’ll provide an overview of our programs and cover how to apply for our next admissions cycle. We’ll also discuss the application process\, admissions timeline\, coursework\, advising\, MCAT preparation\, and more. \nYou’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and connect directly with program staff. \nCLAIM YOUR SEAT TODAY. 
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/how-to-apply-to-the-premed-postbacc-program-3/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Campus\, 3175 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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