Frontiers of Physics
Welcome to the Frontiers of Physics Public Lecture Series, presented by the University of Washington's Department of Physics. Our mission is to make the wonders of physics accessible and approachable to everyone, regardless of background. We invite renowned scientists to share groundbreaking discoveries and insights from the forefront of research. Best of all, these lectures are completely free, fostering curiosity and inspiring the next generation of thinkers. Join us in exploring the universe, from the tiniest particles to the vastness of space, and discover how physics shapes our world.
Lectures
Design of new protein functions using deep learning
Dr. David Baker
University of Washington
Design of new protein functions using deep learning
Dr. David Baker
University of Washington
Proteins mediate the critical processes of life and solved challenges modern organisms faced during evolution. Dr. David Baker will describe how his team design optimal proteins from scratch to address current-day problems not faced during evolution.
Fluid or Solid? The Physics of Shape-Shifting Materials
Dr. Chiara Daraio
Caltech
Fluid or Solid? The Physics of Shape-Shifting Materials
Dr. Chiara Daraio
Caltech
What if a material could be both solid and flow like sand? Polycatenated Architected Materials (PAMs) are new structures that defy conventional theories and enable applications ranging from safer sports gear to reconfigurable robotics. Join us to hear Dr. Daraio describe how we are redefining what’s possible in material science and engineering.