Events

IMG Distinguished Alumni Talk: Ben Griffin

Event date: 
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

This years IMG Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Dr. Ben Griffin, will be meeting with current IMG students to discuss his time in IMG, and his career after graduating. The format of this event will include a talk by Ben, followed by Q&A and the opportunity for a more informal engagement with IMG students. You will also have the opportunity to hear from Ben during the industry panel at NanoDay, but this talk will be focused specifically on IMG members and his experiences with IMG.

 

 

Minh-Chau Le Dissertation

Event date: 
Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Minh-Chau Le will defend her dissertation this Thursday(05/09) at noon in LARSEN 229 ! The title is "Microfluidic detection of circulating sarcoma cells and disseminated breast cancer cells, and evaluation of their clinical relevance". Refreshments will be provided! Plan to attend live or via Zoom: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/97536425302?pwd=ZEd0VEdvSDloVnZ0a1hrMWpPK3ROdz09.

 

IMG Olympics

Event date: 
Fri, 04/26/2024 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Another four years have gone by, and the Summer Olympics are back to recognize the world’s best athletes while simultaneously wreaking havoc on its host city’s infrastructure. Since most of us probably can’t afford a trip to Croissant City to watch the games in person, we decided to bring the Olympics here! This year, we will have the IMG Spring Olympics, a fun-filled afternoon for IMG members to unwind and engage in some friendly competition. The event will be held on Friday, 4/26 @ 3:30 pm at the SW Rec Softball Fields.

Dissertation Defense: Austin Vera

Event date: 
Wed, 04/03/2024 - 9:00am to 10:00am

Austin Vera will defend his dissertation titled: "A Sapphire MEMS-Based Optical Pressure Sensor for High-Temperature Applications" on Wednesday, April 3rd at 9:00 AM in LAR 234. Light breakfast items and refreshments will be provided. The defense will also be hosted on Zoom via the following link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/94641987272?pwd=cTBZbW14WVJGS3UvVkhHdEE0Zy9SZz09

IMG Seminar: Dr. Nicholas G. Rudawski, "Scanning/Transmission Electron Microscopy (S/TEM)"

Event date: 
Fri, 03/29/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Dr. Rudawski's presentation will offer a concise yet profound overview of S/TEM, demystifying its capabilities and demonstrating its invaluable applications. Whether you're a student seeking to harness the potential of electron microscopy for your research, or a faculty member eager to explore the latest advancements in the field, this seminar promises to enrich your understanding and spark your curiosity.