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Thursday, May 21 | Privacy and Digital Communities: Fandom, Surveillance States, and Collective Identities
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3:30-4:30pm • Anderson 329 • Bits & Bytes
Abby Marsh, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Macalester College, will explore the idea of studying |
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privacy decisions as expressions of collective norms or boundaries using two case studies, one from a broadly western context and one specifically examining the Chinese internet. Read more about Marsh's talk here.
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Friday, May 22 | From Chaos to Control
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3:30-4:30pm • Anderson 036 • Physics and Astronomy
Bibek Pokharel '15, Research Scientist at IBM, shares, "Freshman year, I enthusiastically asked a professor (Prof. Arjendu Pattanayak, to be precise) for a research project, and was assigned an ambitious task: to control chaos, and perhaps eventually quantum chaos. |
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The project never concluded, but I never stopped learning about quantum mechanics, chaos, and control, and there were many such experiences I did not fully appreciate at the time that have shaped my career as a researcher. In this talk, I will trace the arc from those early chaotic days to my current work as a quantum computing researcher in industry—where, as it turns out, controlling quantum systems is quite literally the job." Read more about Pokharel's talk here.
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Biology Comps Presentations - Olin 141, 3:30-4:30pm
Hear from Rita Ortiz Flores and Arielle Szycher.
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19
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Physics Table - Check Radiations Newsletter for location, noon-1 pm
If you have an interest in Physics or Astronomy, come join other folks who share that interest and enjoy a community lunch! If you're off board or on a limited plan, let the cashier know you're there for Physics Table, and we'll treat you to lunch!
Biology Comps Presentations - Olin 141, noon-1pm
Presentations by Alexander Grosse and Olivia Nicol.
Mathematics and Statistics Alumni Colloquium - Olin 141, 4-5pm
Join Jenna Korobova '21 (Ernest & Young) and Brody Lynch '20 (University of Massachusetts Amherst) for two mini-talks.
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Environmental Studies Event at Red Barn Pizza Farm - 5-7:30pm
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LoveLace Banquet - Anderson Amphitheater (outside main doors), noon-1 pm
This annual event offers an opportunity for gender minorities interested in Computer Science to come together. We'd love for students, faculty, and staff to join us for some good food and conversation! Naf Naf Grill out of Eagan will be catering the event.
Chemistry Periodic Table - Anderson, Mohrig student space, noon-1 pm
If you are off board, the department will buy your lunch. Go to Schulze Cafe and ask for the chemistry charge. Questions: Danielle Morisette.
Psych Cafe - Olin 02, noon-1pm
Join your Psych SDAs for cafe drinks and snacks.
Cognitive Science Comps - Willis Hall 204, noon-1pm
Please join the Cognitive Science & Linguistics Department as we celebrate the
Cognitive Science Class of 2026! From the mechanics of artificial intelligence to the mysteries of human perception, our seniors will present original research at the intersection of mind, brain, and behavior.
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Psychology End-of-Year Picnic - Anderson Amphitheater, 3:30-5pm
Celebrate the end of another great year with yummy food, lawn games, and great company (the psych department!). We will introduce the new DCC and SDAs and will have the cute psych t-shirt available to pick up for those who ordered it. There will be sandwiches from Jersey Mike's, lemonade, and tasty desserts.
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Psychology End-of-Year Picnic - Anderson Amphitheater, 3:30-5pm
Celebrate the end of another great year with yummy food, lawn games, and great company (the psych department!). We will introduce the new DCC and SDAs and will have the cute psych t-shirt available to pick up for those who ordered it. There will be sandwiches from Jersey Mike's, lemonade, and tasty desserts.
Biology Comps Presentations - Olin 141, noon-1pm
Physics Table - Check Radiations Newsletter for location, noon-1 pm
If you have an interest in Physics or Astronomy, come join other folks who share that interest and enjoy a community lunch! If you're off board or on a limited plan, let the cashier know you're there for Physics Table, and we'll treat you to lunch!
Estimelee Event - CMC 206, 4-5pm
How many Pokémon are there? How many pieces of art are in the Louvre? How big is Carleton in acres? Join a team to estimate the answers to questions like these! Lots of fun prizes. This event is hosted by Math & Stats, but everyone is welcome.
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Campus Events and Resources
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Monday, May 18 | America's Dying Death Penalty?
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2-3pm • Virtual • Alumni Relations
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Open to the Carleton Community
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Tuesday, May 19 | LTC Lunch - DEI Ideas that Work: Learning from Each Other - Weitz 236, 11:45am-1pm
Members of various academic departments will present an idea that’s working in their department to support diversity and inclusion. Featuring STEM faculty Amy Csizmar-Dalal, Professor of Computer Science; MurphyKate Montee, Clare Booth Luce Assistant Professor of Mathematics; and Sarah Meerts, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology.
Wednesday, May 20 | World Bee Day! - Outside Hasenstab, 3pm
Join the student sustainability team for refreshing bee-inspired lemonades!
Tuesday, May 26 | LTC on Tour - The Carleton Student Organic Farm: Opportunities in Place-Based Education - The Carleton Farm, 11:45am-1pm
We will explore the farm as a site for place-based education and community connection, offering students ways to engage directly with the food, culture, environment, and each other.
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Thursday, May 21 | Mental Health and Me - Virtual, 9-10am
Join this free webinar offered through our Employee Assistance Program, Health Advocate. We will explore strategies to manage mental/emotional health as well as understand where and when to seek help. We will also discuss early warning signs that you may need to seek help and techniques to maintain good mental health and well-being.
Thursday, May 21 | Difficult & Sensitive Conversations, Virtual, 10-11am
This seminar will discuss how to be strategic in our most sensitive conversations. We’ll work to better understand and articulate our own motivations, increase our empathy and awareness toward others, and improve confidence, clarity, and kindness. This webinar will be presented by Donna Drucker, LCSW, a Health Advocate EAP-affiliated facilitator.
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July 14-31 | National Institute for Scientific Teaching: Addressing Challenges in Teaching, Virtual
Each summer, NIST hosts a flexible, small-group learning event to address common challenges in undergraduate education, such as academic support for students, building meaningful group work, responding to the rise of AI, and exploring novel grading strategies. Registration closes on June 19.
July 13-19 | SciPy at the University of Minnesota
Faculty and students across the sciences are invited to attend SciPy 2026, held this summer at the University of Minnesota–Minneapolis. This unique conference brings together the maintainers of core open-source Python libraries with the scientists who use them in their research. The newly finalized schedule features dedicated tracks for Biological and Medical Sciences, Earth and Climate Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Scientific Computing in Education, and AI/Machine Learning. Students are eligible for discounted registration pricing.
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Now you can access Inside Higher Ed articles electronically through Gould Library! Simply connect to a desired article when on the campus network or using the VPN. The catalog link will, of course, always work too, regardless of location. Happy reading!
Additionally, if you are seeking a “subscriber-only” resource from the Council on Undergraduate Research, the library now has access to a designated institutional login through Carleton’s membership. Just email the Research / IT Helpdesk for a copy of subscriber-only material.
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Hannah Chapman Tripp
Reference & Instruction Librarian for STEM and Data
Laurence McKinley Gould Library
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All positions are posted on Handshake.
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Job Search Strategies for Seniors: Last Chance!Thursday, May 21, noon-1pm, Alumni Guest HouseParticipants will learn how to identify their career goals, position technical and transferable skills, leverage their professional network, and utilize online resources to find and apply for relevant job opportunities. By the end of the workshop, seniors will have a clear plan to implement a successful job search.
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Huge congratulations to Phoebe Wilmot on receiving the Carleton Advocate Award! For 30 years, your rocksteady presence and incredible warmth have made so many students, faculty, and staff feel genuinely seen, valued, and loved. Thank you for being a ray of sunshine and such an essential part of the fabric of the Carleton STEM family!
Simon Chambers-Trubatch ’27 and Will Lankenau ’27 have been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Canada-MITACS Globalink research internship, where they will spend the summer at Canadian universities. Chambers-Trubatch will conduct theoretical physics research on quantum models of black holes at the University of Lethbridge, while Lankenau will utilize machine learning and data science to model medium-term climate patterns at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Rob Hanson, manager of campus energy, is quoted in a Star Tribune piece titled, “ Minnesota college campuses lead the way on geothermal innovation.” Carleton was the first college campus in Minnesota to switch to geothermal heating and cooling. Since 2020, 75% of the campus has been connected to a geothermal district energy grid. The campus still burns natural gas when temperatures dip below about 20 degrees, but its natural gas use has decreased by about 70%, according to Hanson.
Supported by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Carleton's student farm will conduct a two-year study testing different mulching strategies for bell peppers and squash. Led by Director of Sustainability Sarah Fortner and Farm Manager Amanda Sames, student interns will evaluate how various mulches impact soil health, labor needs, and profitability to provide local farmers with state-specific data.
A grant from the Shavlik Foundation will launch student-led cybersecurity teams and security operations centers at Carleton and St. Olaf. Under the direction of Information Security Officer Kendall George, the funding will provide servers for students to gain hands-on experience using professional security tools to defend institutional systems.
Carleton has received a grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to fund systematic waste audits and enhance composting education within campus residence halls. Led by Custodial Services Supervisor Rob Nechanicky and a team of student workers, the project will track cross-contamination in waste streams to help the college improve its diversion of compostable materials from landfills.
Lisa Falconer has switched positions, moving from the Administrative Assistant in American Studies, Cognitive Science, and Linguistics, and to the Director of the Cowling Arboretum to become the new Assistant to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.
Collaborator Austin Mason, senior lecturer in history and director of digital arts and humanities, was invited to Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, to give a public talk in the history department’s Innovating Medievalisms lecture series.
Carleton hosted the 2025 Kyudo American Seminar, a massive international event organized by Academic Technologist Carly Born that transformed the West Gym into a traditional Japanese archery dojo. Cognitive Science Professor Jay Kinney highlights that the practice is a complex cognitive challenge where hitting the target is a byproduct of perfect posture and mental discipline. This event showcased a unique intersection of physical precision, ritual, and cognitive science for the Carleton STEM community.
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Visit Carleton Integrated Math and Science for additional news and research opportunities in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics & Statistics, Neuroscience, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology.
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This Week in Science is produced by the Center for Integrated Math and Science. For questions about the newsletter, please contact Kari McMartin.
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