Virginia Soft Matter (VSM) Workshop
Virginia Soft Matter (VSM) Workshop brings together researchers working on the science of soft matter, including but not limited to polymers, complex fluids, biophysics, biomaterials, and granular matter, for an informal meeting to communicate cutting-edge research, exchange ideas and foster collaborations. There will be a mix of invited talks, brief contributed soundbites, and unstructured time.
Date: April 22, 2023
Location: Engineering West Hall, Room 101
Parking: 100 S. Jefferson Street (more info to come after registration)
Carpooling recommended, limited spaces available
Registration is free. Register by April 1, 2023. Submit soundbite (PDF) by April 7, 2023 to Kendall Sargent (sargentk@vcu.edu).
Speakers
Plenary Speaker:
Nicholas L. Abbott, Ph.D., Cornell University
Invited Speakers:
Rana Ashkar, Ph.D., Virginia Tech
Liheng Cai, Ph.D., UVA
Ka Un Lao, Ph.D., VCU
Gretchen Peters, Ph.D., JMU
Hannes Schniepp, Ph.D., William and Mary
Organizing Committee
Christina Tang, Ph.D.
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Hong Zhao, Ph.D.
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Future STEM Leaders
An award symposium to recognize undergraduate researchers. The inaugural event will be held on April 22, 2023 in Richmond, VA. Undergraduates majoring in a STEM field who have performed research are eligible to apply.
Students may apply directly. Research mentors may also nominate students to participate. Click here to apply or nominate and undergradute researcher.