Physics Colloquia

How to Give a Talk
Dr. Jean Creighton
Director of the UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium

Giving an engaging talk takes more than just knowing your material.

In this talk, I’ll outline key steps for preparing and delivering a compelling presentation for a variety of audiences. We’ll explore how to understand your listeners, define the purpose of your talk, clarify your message with visuals and explanations, rehearse effectively, engage your audience, and market your talk to generate interest. These strategies will help make your presentation more impactful and enjoyable for everyone involved.

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Chavdar Slavov
University of South Florida

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Altermagnets: A New Technologically Relevant Class of Quantum Magnets
Daniel Agterberg
Professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Magnetism underpins much of our current information technology. It also derives purely from quantum mechanics. Traditionally, discussion emphasizes two classes of magnets: usual ferromagnets, which underly data storage devices, and antiferromagnets, in which magnetic moments adopt an up-down structural motif. Recently, a new class of magnets, altermagnets, has generated tremendous interest. This class mixes properties of ferromagnets and antiferromagnets in a way that is promising for future applications.

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Tony Rodriguez
Data Scientist, Waymo

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Wei Kong
Department Head & Professor, Department of Chemistry - Oregon State University

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Tod Lauer
NOIRLab

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Charlotte Ward
Penn State

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Sabine Botha
Arizona State University

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