The title of Mark’s talk is Single Electron Transistors.
Abstract: Nearly all modern electronic devices rely on transistors. I’ll introduce ‘normal’ transistors, and then explain why other types may prove desirable. In particular, the talk will focus on explaining why Single Electron Transistors are a hot topic now, and what their potential uses are in the future.
The title of Lisseth’s talk is Finding Beauty in the Stars: A Summer Working for the Hubble Heritage Project.
Abstract: Do Hubble’s astronomical images expose physical reality? Or are we looking at artistic creations of digital manipulation? We always see beautiful and perhaps strange color pictures of galaxies and nebulae. Do the pictures really reflect the colors these objects would have if we saw them up close? This talk will consider ways of communicating astronomy and public outreach efforts related to the Hubble Space Telescope, specifically the impact of the images from space it has taken throughout the years. It will present a way of showing scientific results and engaging the public with one of the most successful scientific projects of all times.