The Leadership Legacy Experience is the University of Connecticut's most elite, immersive leadership program that helps prepare talented students for a life of commitment and contribution beyond graduation. The program recognizes and invites the University of Connecticut's most exceptional undergraduate students to participate in a one-year leadership development program starting in January and ending in December of 2025. Throughout the year, students will engage in biweekly leadership reflections that promote personal and professional development. Additionally, Leadership Legacy Experience hosts a series of interactive excursions such as a whitewater rafting trip, banquet, retreat, homecoming tailgate reunion, and so much more—all paid for. This is an extraordinary opportunity for student-leaders who are seeking personal growth, institutional recognition, networking opportunities, and a thrilling, hands-on learning experience.

Barbara Hocker presents a series of tranquil abstracts entitled "Water Poems" and Jennifer Okumura presents her abstract series entitled "Joy." Stop by to view these exhibits in the north side of our main dining facility from Aug. 8 through Nov. 7. Join us for a reception Thursday, Aug. 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Great news! OurFLEX Passesare returning this season giving you deep discounts off single ticket prices, early access to the best seats, the flexibility to see the shows you want to see when you want to see them, and invitations to exclusive pass-holder events. Call theBox Office at 860-486-2113or visit our site to learn more and purchase your pass today.  Our 75th Season brings the classic and the contemporary, worlds of imagination and curiosity, and heart-warming and hilarious characters. We think you'll love it! Here's what's coming your way:  THE MOORS By Jen SilvermanOctober 10-20, 2024 Nafe Katter Theatre Two sisters and a dog live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming of love and power. The arrival of a governess and a moorhen set them on a strange, dangerous path. A deliciously dark comedy about desperation and visibility.THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON Book, Music & Lyrics by PigPen Theater CompanyNovember 14-23, 2024 Harriet Jorgensen Theatre by a mysterious melody, he must decide between duty and love. An imaginative sea-faring epic, encompassing storms, civil wars, a giant fish, and grouchy ghosts. A glorious, music and puppet-filled adventure.  POCATELLO By Samuel D. HunterMarch 27 - April 6, 2025 Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre Eddie manages an Italian chain restaurant in a city being paved over with strip malls and franchises. As pressures mount, he strives to keep his hometown feeling like home, one soup and salad special at a time. A heartbreaking comedy about love and connection in a shifting world.  MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING By William ShakespeareApril 24 - May 4, 2025 Nafe Katter Theatre CRT celebrates our 75th season with Shakespeare's joyful 15th century rom-com, replete with intrigue, hijinks, mistaken identity, and a conniving ne'er-do-well. Can true love triumph over deceit, and will Beatrice and Benedick discover the spark beneath their sparring? Come see!

September is National Recovery Month! Join the UConn Recovery Community in honoring and celebrating recovery by participating in our Ribbon Ceremony! Come on over to the Cordial Storrs House, the home of the UConn Recovery Community, located at 1332 Storrs Road. You will find three containers, each holding a different colored ribbon.Light purple celebrates a person you are grateful is in recovery. Dark purple sets an intention for recovery for a person you hope finds it. White commemorates a person who was lost to the disease of addiction. Once you have written a name and/or message on the ribbon, we invite you to tie it to the front railing. Ribbons will be available throughout the remainder of Recovery Month and will be outside on the wall of Cordial Storrs House for you to help yourself Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The display will remain until mid-October.

The exhibiting artists are Jenny Carpenter, the CoyWolf Collective, Dan Devine, Walter Early, Johanna Jackson, Cara Lynch, R. Douglass Rice, Sebastian Shames, Margaret Roleke and Martha Willette Lewis. Plan your visit to explore these exciting sculptures and their relationship to the coastal landscape.

The Student Life Awards honor outstanding students, organizations, and faculty/staff who make a real impact on our campus. Whether you've excelled academically, championed diversity, shown leadership, or dedicated yourself to community service, there's an award for you. Nominate yourself, your group, or someone you admire and be recognized for your hard work and dedication. Application opens on October 14th! Don't miss the chance to shine

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UConn Health's Day 1 new employee orientation is a comprehensive introduction to the organization's mission, values, and culture. It covers essential information on benefits, policies, and resources, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires. Sessions highlight UConn Health's commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education. Interactive activities foster connections among employees. Overall, Day 1 sets the stage for success, equipping newcomers with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in their roles at UConn Health.Activities: Engage in the interactive sessions during the morning, followed by self-paced Saba learning in the afternoon AgendaDay 1Format: In-Person and Self-GuidedTime: The session begins promptly at 8 am Location: UConn Health 16 Munson Rd Training Room and RemoteActivities: Engage in the interactive sessions during the morning, followed by self-paced Saba learning in the afternoon 8:00 am Talent Acquisition/ ID Badge/Parking 9:00 am Your Employee Experience 10:30 am Break 10:45 am Our Patient Experience 11:15 am Union Meeting for applicable attendees Afternoon Remote Saba Self-Guided Learning

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For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).

Please join us for the 2024 Holster Scholars Program Fall Symposium. The Holster Scholars Program is a selective enrichment opportunity for curious first-year Honors Students that supports in-depth, individualized learning experiences in the summer following a student's first year. The nine 2024 Holster Scholars will be sharing their research projects at this event. The symposium, which kicks off at 9:00AM, will be broken up into three sessions:9:00-10:00 - Engineering Solutions 10:00-11:00 - Data, Dimensionality, and Learning 11:00-12:00 - Holster @ UConn Health: An Honors Partnership A detailed program, including Scholars' names, project titles, faculty mentors, and presentation times, is available at s.uconn.edu/holstersymposium (https://s.uconn.edu/holstersymposium). If you require an accommodation to attend or participate in this event, please contact the Honors Program at (860) 486-4223 or honors@uconn.edu (mailto:honors@uconn.edu) by September 10.Honors Students:  This is an Honors Event. Categories: Honors Community Development OR Academic & Interdisciplinary Engagement.  #UHLevent10840

Do you want to work in the U.S. after you graduate? Are you on an F-1 visa? Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Fall 2024 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

Join us for a day of science and networking with women faculty and students in STEM at UConn! The fourth annual Women in STEM Frontiers in Research Expo (WiSFiRE 2024) will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024 in the Student Union. WiSFiRE 2024 is a one-day conference featuring technical talks, a career panel and networking opportunities with women faculty and students in STEM at UConn. Come hear about their exciting research and how they have built their scientific careers! Featuring faculty from the College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Pharmacy, and more, as well as alumni. Free and open to all undergraduate and graduate students at UConn. All UConn affiliates including faculty, staff and alumni are also welcome. Please register to ensure seating. For more details and registration, please visit https://wisfire2024.eventbrite.com (https://wisfire2024.eventbrite.com)  This is an Honors Event. Categories: Academic & Interdisciplinary Engagement#UHLevent10881

Join us for a day of science and networking with women faculty and students in STEM at UConn! The fourth annual Women in STEM Frontiers in Research Expo (WiSFiRE 2024) will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024 in the Student Union. WiSFiRE 2024 is a one-day conference featuring technical talks, a career panel and networking opportunities with women faculty and students in STEM at UConn. Come hear about their exciting research and how they have built their scientific careers! Featuring faculty from the College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Pharmacy, and more, as well as alumni. Free and open to all undergraduate and graduate students at UConn. All UConn affiliates including faculty, staff and alumni are also welcome. Please register to ensure seating. For more details and registration, please visit https://wisfire2024.eventbrite.com.

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By integrating effective teamwork strategies into curriculum design and assessment practices, we can better equip students with essential skills for their future careers. This presentation aims to empower collaborative learning environments that enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and career readiness. In this session, you will:Explore Teamwork as a NACE career competency Articulate course and career objectives for using group work Become aware of options for structuring group activities during class or longer-term assignments and weigh the pros and cons based on context Structures for groups Bias, free riders, lone wolves Consider assessment strategies for evaluating teamwork Articulation through reflection, self/peer/instructor evaluation Share what's on your mind Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3182 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3182)

By integrating effective teamwork strategies into curriculum design and assessment practices, we can better equip students with essential skills for their future careers. This presentation aims to empower collaborative learning environments that enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and career readiness. In this session, you will:Explore Teamwork as a NACE career competency Articulate course and career objectives for using group work Become aware of options for structuring group activities during class or longer-term assignments and weigh the pros and cons based on context Structures for groups Bias, free riders, lone wolves Consider assessment strategies for evaluating teamwork Articulation through reflection, self/peer/instructor evaluation Share what's on your mind Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3182 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3182)

Structured dialogues increase student engagement and foster inclusive learning environments. By incorporating dialogic modalities into the classroom, students can learn to communicate across difference and navigate challenging conversations, while engaging deeply with course content. In this collaborative workshop, participants will:Gain firsthand experience by participating in a structured dialogue Learn to build the foundation for a successful dialogue​ in diverse classroom contexts Explore a wide range of models​ and share ideas Lunch will be provided! This event is hosted by the Democracy & Dialogues Initiative (https://humanrights.uconn.edu/areas-of-focus/democracy-dialogues/), a program of Dodd Human Rights Impact in collaboration with Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (https://cetl.uconn.edu/).

UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a new, free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 11:00am-4:00pm                                                                                 Tuesdays: 3:00pm-6:30pm                                                                              Wednesdays: 10:30am-6:30pm                                                                              Thursdays: 3:30pm-6:30pm                                                                                        Fridays: 10:30am-5:00pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn's Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit www.studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts 

Virtual drop in hours (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) are Monday-Friday via Nexus & In person drop in hours are available Monday,Tuesday and Friday in our Storrs officie. 11am-Noon. You can also make an appointment (https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/appointment/) with one of our career counselors or email your career questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu. (mailto:recruit@business.uconn.edu) Check our website for more resources: https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/

Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk: Mental Health Office Hours session include:Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend If a student is not an imminent risk, and is refusing your support in contacting our office, you may also consider contacting the UConn Student CARE Team (https://studentcareteam.uconn.edu/). Providers rotate weekly on Fridays! Check out more of our mental health providers here (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/staff-directory/?&group=MENTAL%20HEALTH%20PROVIDERS).

Raquel FlynnUniversity of North Carolina Phytoplankton's role in the biological pump during the growth season across the Atlantic Southern Ocean Southern Ocean phytoplankton growth is seasonally co-limited by light and iron availability. In winter, iron and macronutrients such as nitrate are supplied to surface waters during deep mixing events. Sea-ice melt and increased solar radiation in spring drive rapid stratification of surface waters, alleviating phytoplankton from light limitation and allowing them to consume the nutrients supplied in winter. In contrast to previous suggestions, although summer is the period of maximum biomass accumulation in the Southern Ocean, it may not be season associated with the highest rates of new production and carbon export potential. This finding can be explained by the increasing reliance of phytoplankton on regenerated nitrogen sources as the phytoplankton growth season progresses. In ice-adjacent waters, this shift is largely due to elevated ammonium availability rather than iron limitation, which may (partially) inhibit nitrate uptake. By contrast, in the open Southern Ocean, iron limitation drives the seasonal shift towards regenerated production because of the high iron requirement of nitrate uptake. In addition, we show that different phytoplankton groups are better adapted to different physicochemical conditions (e.g., Phaeocystis antarctica to deep mixed-layers versus diatoms to recently-stratified waters), with the dominance of one group over another acting to strengthen or weaken the Southern Ocean's biological carbon pump. Understanding the drivers of phytoplankton community composition is essential if we are to predict how phytoplankton will respond to a changing climate, and the implications of their response for the Southern Ocean's biological pump.Host: Katie CrowleyTime & Date: 11:00 am, Friday, September 20, 2024Place: Lowell Weicker Building, Seminar Room 103 (or WebEx)Request Seminar InformationCancellation & Additional Seminar Details (https://marinesciences.uconn.edu/seminar/seminar1248/)  If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodations, please contact 860-405-9152 (tel:+18604059152) or email marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu (mailto:marinesciencesseminars@uconn.edu).

McMahon Dining Hall will have a seafood fry day lunch! Stop by for fried shrimp, clam strips, and fish!

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Therapeutic Yoga skillfully blends movement and breathwork, with a meditative focus for a full body practice that calms, nurtures, strengthens and opens one into flexibility of body and mind.Yogais protective and enlivening. Freeing you from habitual patterns of tension, this yoga creates a sense of spaciousness within, dissolves stress, strengthens core muscles, joint health, centeredness, postural alignment and groundedness, increases breath capacity and breath awareness, shifts stagnant emotions into movement and release, and is attentive to the subtle stuff of the mind, helping to free us from the driving forces of unconscious actions and thoughts. You'll practice yogic techniques that you can bring into your everyday experience for simply living a good day, and for increasing your capacity to be creatively present in your life. A yogic attitude toward self and practice is one of kindness, patience, and tenderness. We grow into our best selves in an inner atmosphere of loving care.

CAM Journal Club Speaker: Amin Boroomand Title: "Microbes contribute to setting the ocean carbon flux by altering the fate of sinking particulates"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-29297-2 (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-29297-2) Via Webex: https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57 (https://uconnhealth.webex.com/uconnhealth/j.php?MTID=mdacf393cf6a2ee5314a3b76525ea5e57)

Families with Addiction This group is for students who are or have been deeply affected by having parent(s) or sibling(s) struggling with addictions. May also consider situations where the family member's primary issue is a severe psychiatric disorder, but that substance use is also present.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Jonathan Beazley, LMFT, SW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/jonathan-beazley/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

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Prof. Aleksandra Kuznetsova, Department of Physics, University of ConnecticutThe Physics of Planet Formation Protoplanetary disks, rotationally supported accretion disks of gas and dust orbiting young stars, are the birthplaces of planetary systems. The physical conditions of these systems, and thus the environmental conditions of nascent planets, are set by an interplay of dynamical evolution and microphysical processes. In this talk, I will discuss current research directions in the field aimed at understanding what sets the inventory of planet building ingredients, their distribution, and evolution over time using a combination of multi-fluid hydrodynamic simulations and post-processing methods for comparison to observations.

Host: Julia SmachyloLocation: YNG 132Webex Link: s.uconn.edu/psla_seminars Professor William (Ned) Friedman is the eighth Director of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University (in its 152-year history) and Arnold Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. Friedman's scholarly studies have focused on the earliest phases of the evolution of flowering plants, Darwin's so-called "abominable mystery." He is also deeply interested in the history of pre-Darwinian evolutionary thought and particularly the largely forgotten contributions of horticulturists and botanists. As Director of the Arnold Arboretum, Friedman has worked to expand the Arboretum's efforts to promote ex situ conservation of endangered woody plant species through a focused ten-year initiative centered on eastern Asia and North America. He has also led the charge to increase societal impacts of the Arboretum through diverse initiatives in public programming, digital communications, enhanced dialogue between scientists and the public, and the promotion of scientific scholarship (especially global change research) within the living collections. As he continues to lead the Arboretum forward from its sesquicentennial year in 2022, two fundamental priorities will dominate the Arboretum's focus: environmental justice and combating climate change and extinction.

ANSC Seminar: Dr. Antonio FaciolaDate: 09/20/2024Time: 12:20 PMLocation:Virtual via WebEx (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuconn-cmr.webex.com%2Fmeet%2Fmeu23001&data=05%7C02%7Crichard.mancini%40uconn.edu%7Cc6a9a8c3a252446191f908dcc152cbe0%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638597808551591255%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ad2UTCelr70nYinnQ5RB%2BltZI5Wnvs%2FCb11AHk4P%2Fpo%3D&reserved=0)If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Rich Mancini at860-486-1775 (tel:8604861775)orrichard.mancini@uconn.edu (mailto:richard.mancini@uconn.edu)at least 5 days in advance of the seminar

Shania KallandanthyilHanlon Lab (https://hanlon.lab.uconn.edu/)How new chromosomes come to B in D. melanogaster

Department of Earth Sciences Fall 2024 Seminar Series Zhao Wang - UConn Earth Sciences The evolution of fire-derived molecules from source to sink in California karst-cave systems

Herbert & Nell Singer Connecticut Public Service Fellowship Virtual Information Session About the Program: We will be hosting an informational webinar for students interested in applying for a 2025-2026 Herbert & Nell Singer Fellowship. Singer Fellows are hosted by 501(c)(3) organizations in Connecticut that provide legal services to underserved populations. Members of the Connecticut Bar Foundation and current Singer Fellow will provide an overview of the Singer Fellowship and how to apply. When: Friday, September 20, 2024, 12:30 - 1:30 pm Where: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/tkg19001 You Will Learn: -The benefits of launching your public interest career as a Singer Fellow. -The anticipated timeline for your application materials, interviews, and offers. -Tips for submitting your best application. Who Should Attend: Anyone in the Class of 2025 who is interested in learning more about the Herbert & Nell Singer Fellowship.

No appointment necessary. Get help starting or updating your resume. Occurs most Fridays. (https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/shl15105) Join Sue Landolina virtually in https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/shl15105

Introduction to Mindfulness SHaW's Introduction to Mindfulness is a skill-based workshop meant to support stress reduction and overall wellbeing. Skills and Concepts Introduced: • Definition and benefits of mindfulness • Present moment awareness • Noticing • Accepting DROP-IN (no appointment required)

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Title: What is the fractal uncertainty principle? Abstract: Let X be a fractal, and let f be a function. Can f and its Fourier transform both concentrate near X? Harmonic analysts would like to answer this question because it's interesting. Hyperbolic geometers would like to answer this question because there's a way to produce fractals from hyperbolic surfaces, and then answering the question tells us something about how geodesics behave. I would like to answer this question because I want to draw some cool pictures of fractals on the whiteboards of Monteith.

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Monica Vidaurri, StanfordTitle and abstract TBA

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Every Body Welcome The Every Body Welcome group is a semi structured therapy group dedicated to improving the relationships students have with food, eating, and exercise. It will focus on practicing body neutrality, developing self-compassion, and coping skills relating to eating and body image concerns. This session is held by Amy Parent, MSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/amy-parent/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

Providing the general public about basic knowledge of registering to vote, as well as literally assisting them to register to vote. There will be a QR code present to donate to our philanthropy, the NAACP.

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Prof. Mingda Li, Nuclear Science and Engineering, MITExploring Potential Roles of Machine Learning in Quantum Materials Research In recent years, machine learning has achieved great success in chemistry and materials science, but quantum materials face unique challenges. These include the scarcity of data (volume challenge), high dimensionality and computational costs (complexity challenge), elusive experimental signatures (experimental challenge), and unreliable ground truth (validation challenge). In this Physics Colloquium, we present our recent efforts to support the study of quantum materials with machine learning. For scenarios with high data volumes, such as density-functional-theory (DFT) level studies with weak correlation, machine learning can predict lower-dimensional properties. We introduce a convolutional neural network classifier predicting band topology class based on X-ray absorption (XAS) signals [1]. This approach can also be applied to experimental data, demonstrated by an autoencoder-based protocol to study the magnetic proximity effect with polarized neutron reflectometry, improving fitting resolution [2]. For lower data volumes due to higher computational costs, incorporating symmetry into neural networks can reduce data volume needs. Using the O(3) Euclidean neural network, we predict phonon density-of-states [3], dielectric functions [4], and quantum weight [5] directly from crystal structures. Machine learning without data can also be performed by using differential equations as constraints [5]. For high output dimensions and low input data volumes, such as phonon dispersion relations, we introduce additional approaches like virtual nodes in a graph neural network [6], showing improved efficiency compared to machine-learning potential without losing accuracy. To address unreliable ground truth, we use machine learning to distinguish Majorana zero modes in scanning tunneling spectroscopy for topological quantum computation [7]. For cases like quantum spin liquids, where experimental signatures are unclear and computational costs are high, we generate materials with potential geometrical frustration. Our latest work, SCIGEN, produces eight million materials belonging to Archimedean lattices, with over 50% passing DFT stability checks after pre-screening [8]. Despite progress, applying machine learning to quantum materials is still in its infancy. We reflect on the out-of-distribution problem, aiming to generate genuine surprises and new features rather than merely recognizing patterns. Additionally, we must address accuracy limitations in many machine learning approaches, especially with complex quantum systems and phase diagram studies. [1] "Machine learning spectral indicators of topology," Advanced Materials 34, 202204113 (2022). [2] "Elucidating proximity magnetism through polarized neutron reflectometry and machine learning," Applied Physics Review 9, 011421 (2022). [3] "Direct prediction of phonon density of states with Euclidean neural networks," Advanced Science 8, 2004214 (2021). [4] "Ensemble-Embedding Graph Neural Network for Direct Prediction of Optical Spectra from Crystal Structure," arXiv:2406.16654. [5] "Panoramic mapping of phonon transport from ultrafast electron diffraction and machine learning," Advanced Materials 35, 2206997 (2023). [6] "Virtual Node Graph Neural Network for Full Phonon Prediction," Nature Computational Science 4, 522 (2024). [7] "Machine Learning Detection of Majorana Zero Modes from Zero Bias Peak Measurements," Matter 7, 2507 (2024). [8] "Structural Constraint Integration in Generative Model for Discovery of Quantum Material Candidates," arXiv:2407.04557.

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On Friday, 9/20/24, Dr. Jakob Biran will be here at UConn for our seminar series from Agrigultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Israel. His talk will be titled "From applicative aspects of appetite regulation to central and behavioral adaptations to parental care in Nile tilapia larvae"

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All Recovery Meetings are available for UConn students. The meetings are a gathering for all who struggle with substance use and/or other mental and behavioral health disorders. An All Recovery meeting is 'non-denominational' meaning all pathways of recovery are embraced here. A universal recovery topic is chosen and then the group discusses it. It is not affiliated with any "Anonymous" program although you are likely to hear comments associated with 12 step fellowships. Meetings are facilitated by a student member of the URC supported by a Recovery Coach and held in person and online for students from all of UConn's campuses.

Harry LaCoste will perform slam pieces: Bean Brain, about a boy acting out his mental health struggles; and Cheers!, a found-object show about the uncle that Harry never got to meet. UConn Puppet Arts alumni Esme Roszel and Ray Dondero will perform their new production Bingo Street. The UConn Fall PuppetSlam also features new works by graduate and undergraduate students from the UConn Puppet Arts Program. Funding for the slam is made possible, in part, by the Puppet Slam Network. These performances are recommended for mature audiences.  The UConn Fall Puppet Slam is free and open to the public; donations are greatly appreciated. Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place in UConn's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre, located at 2132 Hillside Road, Storrs, Conn. 06269, on the lower level. (use rear entrance). For directions to the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre, visit crt.uconn.edu. (https://crt.uconn.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=696CA58D-AD95-4086-8D7F-57753E23E973&menu_id=9250CB9E-14C9-40F3-968A-1446DEFA3D8B) For more information about these performances or if you require accommodation to attend this event, please contact Ballard Institute staff at 860-486-8580 or bimp@uconn.edu (mailto:bimp@uconn.edu).