KSQM Calendar
29.Apr
17:30
Room 10/1, Physics Tower (Building 30.23)
Prof. Dr. Markus Garst, TFP/IQMT
This event is the last part of this lecture, following part 1 on 21th and part 2 on 25th February.
We provide an introduction to elasticity theory and related phenomena. The concept of strain and stress will be introduced, and the elastic constant matrix of the six crystal families and their stability will be discussed. We introduce concepts like Young’s modulus and Poisson ratio. As an examples of a static elasticity problem we will discuss the bending of a beam.
We will review the dynamic equations of motion and their boundary condition; we evaluate the phonon dispersions and their dependence on crystallographic orientations. We discuss the method of ultrasound propagation and resonant ultrasound spectroscopy to determine the elastic constants. In addition, we analyze Rayleigh waves, i.e., surface acoustic waves (SAW).
Moreover, we explore the coupling of quantum materials to elastic degrees of freedom. We introduce the observables expansivity, thermal expansion, magnetostriction, Grüneisen parameter and elastocaloric effect, and we discuss their typical temperature dependences. We review quantum phase transitions, i.e., instabilities of the ground state. Assuming a perturbative coupling of elastic and quantum critical degrees of freedom, we discuss the anomalous behaviour of observables close to quantum criticality. In addition, we analyze scenarios of a non-perturbative coupling. Finally, the concept of elastic quantum criticality, where the crystal lattice destabilizes at zero temperature, will be reviewed.
We provide an introduction to elasticity theory and related phenomena. The concept of strain and stress will be introduced, and the elastic constant matrix of the six crystal families and their stability will be discussed. We introduce concepts like Young’s modulus and Poisson ratio. As an examples of a static elasticity problem we will discuss the bending of a beam.
We will review the dynamic equations of motion and their boundary condition; we evaluate the phonon dispersions and their dependence on crystallographic orientations. We discuss the method of ultrasound propagation and resonant ultrasound spectroscopy to determine the elastic constants. In addition, we analyze Rayleigh waves, i.e., surface acoustic waves (SAW).
Moreover, we explore the coupling of quantum materials to elastic degrees of freedom. We introduce the observables expansivity, thermal expansion, magnetostriction, Grüneisen parameter and elastocaloric effect, and we discuss their typical temperature dependences. We review quantum phase transitions, i.e., instabilities of the ground state. Assuming a perturbative coupling of elastic and quantum critical degrees of freedom, we discuss the anomalous behaviour of observables close to quantum criticality. In addition, we analyze scenarios of a non-perturbative coupling. Finally, the concept of elastic quantum criticality, where the crystal lattice destabilizes at zero temperature, will be reviewed.
15.May
9:00
Room 104/105, CFN- Building 30.25
Mélanie Le Gall
Public speaking demands we are on point with our content and use proper and relevant body language. Mastering public speaking is important to gain confidence and embrace opportunities throughout your career.
With the course “Public speaking 1 – fundamentals”, you learned the basics of public speaking (how to stand, where to look, how to build a captivating introduction, how to use your voice etc.)
With “Public speaking 2” the objective is for you to have more in-depth practice (we will work with a smaller group of participants) and to share with you more advanced tools.
Topics we will cover:
- how to answer questions
- how to prepare for difficult audiences
- how to be comfortable with the ‘unexpected’
- how to manage your stress
- how to improve your storytelling skills
- how to conclude with a dynamic ending
Please note that these public speaking courses are very useful to prepare for your thesis defense as well as for job talks. By polishing your public speaking skills, you will gain confidence and better credibility.
Please bring a presentation with you that you want to practice with.
(Please include an introduction that catches your audience’s attention and at least 3 simple, clear and visually stunning slides with titles that speak for themselves).
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Mélanie Le Gall is a theater actress and a public speaking trainer. She graduated from EM Lyon Business School and after studying abroad, specialized in international marketing (Procter & Gamble, L'Oréal). She was then hired in New York by the Fromageries Bel as a business developer & market analyst for the entire Latin America region.
In New York, she switched to professional acting. She worked with Russian and American directors for Off-Broadway plays and wrote and produced her own solo performances.
Mélanie returned to Paris in 2016, and in parallel to pursuing her acting and singing career, decided to put her skills at the service of training and support for leaders and managers in public speaking.
Her expertise: public speaking and non-verbal communication. What she likes most: making others aware of their strengths and guiding them to dare and push their limits while having fun!
Agenda
DAY 1
- Participants’ expectations and needs
- Review of key learnings / what you remember from the last session
- Work on posture
- How to answer questions effectively
- How to prepare yourself for difficult audiences and difficult questions
- How to conclude with a dynamic ending
- Practice, practice, practice
DAY 2
- Connecting to the body: full collective warm-up (body and voice)
- How to develop your own warm-up ritual
- How to manage your stress
- How to improve your storytelling & win over your audience
- Improv’ exercises to challenge each participant
- Practice, practice, practice
- Conclusion
With the course “Public speaking 1 – fundamentals”, you learned the basics of public speaking (how to stand, where to look, how to build a captivating introduction, how to use your voice etc.)
With “Public speaking 2” the objective is for you to have more in-depth practice (we will work with a smaller group of participants) and to share with you more advanced tools.
Topics we will cover:
- how to answer questions
- how to prepare for difficult audiences
- how to be comfortable with the ‘unexpected’
- how to manage your stress
- how to improve your storytelling skills
- how to conclude with a dynamic ending
Please note that these public speaking courses are very useful to prepare for your thesis defense as well as for job talks. By polishing your public speaking skills, you will gain confidence and better credibility.
Please bring a presentation with you that you want to practice with.
(Please include an introduction that catches your audience’s attention and at least 3 simple, clear and visually stunning slides with titles that speak for themselves).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mélanie Le Gall is a theater actress and a public speaking trainer. She graduated from EM Lyon Business School and after studying abroad, specialized in international marketing (Procter & Gamble, L'Oréal). She was then hired in New York by the Fromageries Bel as a business developer & market analyst for the entire Latin America region.
In New York, she switched to professional acting. She worked with Russian and American directors for Off-Broadway plays and wrote and produced her own solo performances.
Mélanie returned to Paris in 2016, and in parallel to pursuing her acting and singing career, decided to put her skills at the service of training and support for leaders and managers in public speaking.
Her expertise: public speaking and non-verbal communication. What she likes most: making others aware of their strengths and guiding them to dare and push their limits while having fun!
Agenda
DAY 1
- Participants’ expectations and needs
- Review of key learnings / what you remember from the last session
- Work on posture
- How to answer questions effectively
- How to prepare yourself for difficult audiences and difficult questions
- How to conclude with a dynamic ending
- Practice, practice, practice
DAY 2
- Connecting to the body: full collective warm-up (body and voice)
- How to develop your own warm-up ritual
- How to manage your stress
- How to improve your storytelling & win over your audience
- Improv’ exercises to challenge each participant
- Practice, practice, practice
- Conclusion
16.May
9:00
Room 104/105, CFN- Building 30.25
Mélanie Le Gall
Public speaking demands we are on point with our content and use proper and relevant body language. Mastering public speaking is important to gain confidence and embrace opportunities throughout your career.
With the course “Public speaking 1 – fundamentals”, you learned the basics of public speaking (how to stand, where to look, how to build a captivating introduction, how to use your voice etc.)
With “Public speaking 2” the objective is for you to have more in-depth practice (we will work with a smaller group of participants) and to share with you more advanced tools.
Topics we will cover:
- how to answer questions
- how to prepare for difficult audiences
- how to be comfortable with the ‘unexpected’
- how to manage your stress
- how to improve your storytelling skills
- how to conclude with a dynamic ending
Please note that these public speaking courses are very useful to prepare for your thesis defense as well as for job talks. By polishing your public speaking skills, you will gain confidence and better credibility.
Please bring a presentation with you that you want to practice with.
(Please include an introduction that catches your audience’s attention and at least 3 simple, clear and visually stunning slides with titles that speak for themselves).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mélanie Le Gall is a theater actress and a public speaking trainer. She graduated from EM Lyon Business School and after studying abroad, specialized in international marketing (Procter & Gamble, L'Oréal). She was then hired in New York by the Fromageries Bel as a business developer & market analyst for the entire Latin America region.
In New York, she switched to professional acting. She worked with Russian and American directors for Off-Broadway plays and wrote and produced her own solo performances.
Mélanie returned to Paris in 2016, and in parallel to pursuing her acting and singing career, decided to put her skills at the service of training and support for leaders and managers in public speaking.
Her expertise: public speaking and non-verbal communication. What she likes most: making others aware of their strengths and guiding them to dare and push their limits while having fun!
Agenda
DAY 1
- Participants’ expectations and needs
- Review of key learnings / what you remember from the last session
- Work on posture
- How to answer questions effectively
- How to prepare yourself for difficult audiences and difficult questions
- How to conclude with a dynamic ending
- Practice, practice, practice
DAY 2
- Connecting to the body: full collective warm-up (body and voice)
- How to develop your own warm-up ritual
- How to manage your stress
- How to improve your storytelling & win over your audience
- Improv’ exercises to challenge each participant
- Practice, practice, practice
- Conclusion
With the course “Public speaking 1 – fundamentals”, you learned the basics of public speaking (how to stand, where to look, how to build a captivating introduction, how to use your voice etc.)
With “Public speaking 2” the objective is for you to have more in-depth practice (we will work with a smaller group of participants) and to share with you more advanced tools.
Topics we will cover:
- how to answer questions
- how to prepare for difficult audiences
- how to be comfortable with the ‘unexpected’
- how to manage your stress
- how to improve your storytelling skills
- how to conclude with a dynamic ending
Please note that these public speaking courses are very useful to prepare for your thesis defense as well as for job talks. By polishing your public speaking skills, you will gain confidence and better credibility.
Please bring a presentation with you that you want to practice with.
(Please include an introduction that catches your audience’s attention and at least 3 simple, clear and visually stunning slides with titles that speak for themselves).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mélanie Le Gall is a theater actress and a public speaking trainer. She graduated from EM Lyon Business School and after studying abroad, specialized in international marketing (Procter & Gamble, L'Oréal). She was then hired in New York by the Fromageries Bel as a business developer & market analyst for the entire Latin America region.
In New York, she switched to professional acting. She worked with Russian and American directors for Off-Broadway plays and wrote and produced her own solo performances.
Mélanie returned to Paris in 2016, and in parallel to pursuing her acting and singing career, decided to put her skills at the service of training and support for leaders and managers in public speaking.
Her expertise: public speaking and non-verbal communication. What she likes most: making others aware of their strengths and guiding them to dare and push their limits while having fun!
Agenda
DAY 1
- Participants’ expectations and needs
- Review of key learnings / what you remember from the last session
- Work on posture
- How to answer questions effectively
- How to prepare yourself for difficult audiences and difficult questions
- How to conclude with a dynamic ending
- Practice, practice, practice
DAY 2
- Connecting to the body: full collective warm-up (body and voice)
- How to develop your own warm-up ritual
- How to manage your stress
- How to improve your storytelling & win over your audience
- Improv’ exercises to challenge each participant
- Practice, practice, practice
- Conclusion
05.Jun
9:00
Workshop
Effective Visual Communication of Science - how to create effective images, slides, posters, and grants
Dürer-Saal im Gastdozentenhaus (GDH, Building 01.52)
Dr. Jernej Zupanc, Seyens Ltd.
You will learn the Seyens Method™—a comprehensive design philosophy, process, and set of strategies tailored specifically for scientists to visually communicate your own complex ideas so your messages are effortlessly understood by scientists or non-scientists.
It is a structured, no fluff, memorable, easy to follow, useful and fun training that will empower and enable you to create effective images, slides, posters, and grants. You will imediatelly apply the new skills to communicate your own science, draw a graphical abstract and discuss it with your peers and receive actionable feedback on your images and slides.
Aim:
You will learn the Seyens Method™—a comprehensive design philosophy, process, and set of strategies tailored specifically for scientists to visually communicate your own complex ideas so your messages are effortlessly understood by scientists or non-scientists.
It is a structured, no fluff, memorable, easy to follow, useful and fun training that will empower and enable you to create effective images, slides, posters, and grants. You will imediatelly apply the new skills to communicate your own science, draw a graphical abstract and discuss it with your peers and receive actionable feedback on your images and slides.
Content:
Self-study module—Mandatory Fundamentals, Slides, and Homework (5 h)
Fundamental Visual Communication: understand how human visual perception and psychology shape our interpretation of visual information. Discover a science-based design method to visualize your research, making it easily comprehensible. We will cover strategic use of layout, eye-flow, colors, and typography applied to all types of scientific images. Slides, Posters, Grants: you will learn how to apply the Seyens Method™ design philosophy and strategies introduced in the Fundamentals to slides, posters, and grants. This will give you a holistic approach that builds from the first principles, makes sense and is easy to remember and apply. Homework: submit your images and slides to receive personalized feedback.
Live Workshop—In person (7–8 h)
Recap and Q&A: an effective review of self-study topics and optional
1-on-1 consulting with facilitator to address your individual challenges. Feedback on your submitted materials: you will get actionable suggestions
on how to improve your own scientific images and slides. Discussions on your own posters, grants, and other means of visual science communication encouraged. Graphical abstract drawing exercise: you will draw a sketch of your research Peer-instruction group discussion: you will give and receive informed and structured feedback to improve yours’ and other participants’ images.
Trainer: Dr. Jernej Zupanc, Founder of Seyens Ltd.
"My mission is to empower scientists to effectively communicate their ideas and findings, maximizing the impact of their research. I am passionate about teaching and communication, continually seeking innovative approaches from various fields that can be quickly and easily applied by scientists. I simplify these principles into engaging learning experiences where participants imediatelly get results."
It is a structured, no fluff, memorable, easy to follow, useful and fun training that will empower and enable you to create effective images, slides, posters, and grants. You will imediatelly apply the new skills to communicate your own science, draw a graphical abstract and discuss it with your peers and receive actionable feedback on your images and slides.
Aim:
You will learn the Seyens Method™—a comprehensive design philosophy, process, and set of strategies tailored specifically for scientists to visually communicate your own complex ideas so your messages are effortlessly understood by scientists or non-scientists.
It is a structured, no fluff, memorable, easy to follow, useful and fun training that will empower and enable you to create effective images, slides, posters, and grants. You will imediatelly apply the new skills to communicate your own science, draw a graphical abstract and discuss it with your peers and receive actionable feedback on your images and slides.
Content:
Self-study module—Mandatory Fundamentals, Slides, and Homework (5 h)
Fundamental Visual Communication: understand how human visual perception and psychology shape our interpretation of visual information. Discover a science-based design method to visualize your research, making it easily comprehensible. We will cover strategic use of layout, eye-flow, colors, and typography applied to all types of scientific images. Slides, Posters, Grants: you will learn how to apply the Seyens Method™ design philosophy and strategies introduced in the Fundamentals to slides, posters, and grants. This will give you a holistic approach that builds from the first principles, makes sense and is easy to remember and apply. Homework: submit your images and slides to receive personalized feedback.
Live Workshop—In person (7–8 h)
Recap and Q&A: an effective review of self-study topics and optional
1-on-1 consulting with facilitator to address your individual challenges. Feedback on your submitted materials: you will get actionable suggestions
on how to improve your own scientific images and slides. Discussions on your own posters, grants, and other means of visual science communication encouraged. Graphical abstract drawing exercise: you will draw a sketch of your research Peer-instruction group discussion: you will give and receive informed and structured feedback to improve yours’ and other participants’ images.
Trainer: Dr. Jernej Zupanc, Founder of Seyens Ltd.
"My mission is to empower scientists to effectively communicate their ideas and findings, maximizing the impact of their research. I am passionate about teaching and communication, continually seeking innovative approaches from various fields that can be quickly and easily applied by scientists. I simplify these principles into engaging learning experiences where participants imediatelly get results."
07.Jul
9:00
Hotel-Resort Waldachtal
KSQM Members
Get ready for this year's retreat—it's going to be an amazing experience! Here’s what’s in store:
Oral Presentation Sessions: Dive into engaging discussions and share your latest research findings with fellow members.
Poster Sessions: Show off your research with a poster presentation, spark conversations, and get feedback from your peers.
This retreat is all about connecting, collaborating, and strengthening the KSQM community. Plus, it's a perfect chance to highlight your work and gather valuable input.
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with other members in a relaxed, friendly setting designed for building connections and swapping ideas.
We can’t wait to see you there and make KSQM Retreat 2024 something truly special!
Oral Presentation Sessions: Dive into engaging discussions and share your latest research findings with fellow members.
Poster Sessions: Show off your research with a poster presentation, spark conversations, and get feedback from your peers.
This retreat is all about connecting, collaborating, and strengthening the KSQM community. Plus, it's a perfect chance to highlight your work and gather valuable input.
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with other members in a relaxed, friendly setting designed for building connections and swapping ideas.
We can’t wait to see you there and make KSQM Retreat 2024 something truly special!
08.Jul
9:00
Hotel-Resort Waldachtal
KSQM Members
Get ready for this year's retreat—it's going to be an amazing experience! Here’s what’s in store:
Oral Presentation Sessions: Dive into engaging discussions and share your latest research findings with fellow members.
Poster Sessions: Show off your research with a poster presentation, spark conversations, and get feedback from your peers.
This retreat is all about connecting, collaborating, and strengthening the KSQM community. Plus, it's a perfect chance to highlight your work and gather valuable input.
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with other members in a relaxed, friendly setting designed for building connections and swapping ideas.
We can’t wait to see you there and make KSQM Retreat 2024 something truly special!
Oral Presentation Sessions: Dive into engaging discussions and share your latest research findings with fellow members.
Poster Sessions: Show off your research with a poster presentation, spark conversations, and get feedback from your peers.
This retreat is all about connecting, collaborating, and strengthening the KSQM community. Plus, it's a perfect chance to highlight your work and gather valuable input.
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with other members in a relaxed, friendly setting designed for building connections and swapping ideas.
We can’t wait to see you there and make KSQM Retreat 2024 something truly special!
09.Jul
9:00
Hotel-Resort Waldachtal
KSQM Members
Get ready for this year's retreat—it's going to be an amazing experience! Here’s what’s in store:
Oral Presentation Sessions: Dive into engaging discussions and share your latest research findings with fellow members.
Poster Sessions: Show off your research with a poster presentation, spark conversations, and get feedback from your peers.
This retreat is all about connecting, collaborating, and strengthening the KSQM community. Plus, it's a perfect chance to highlight your work and gather valuable input.
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with other members in a relaxed, friendly setting designed for building connections and swapping ideas.
We can’t wait to see you there and make KSQM Retreat 2024 something truly special!
Oral Presentation Sessions: Dive into engaging discussions and share your latest research findings with fellow members.
Poster Sessions: Show off your research with a poster presentation, spark conversations, and get feedback from your peers.
This retreat is all about connecting, collaborating, and strengthening the KSQM community. Plus, it's a perfect chance to highlight your work and gather valuable input.
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with other members in a relaxed, friendly setting designed for building connections and swapping ideas.
We can’t wait to see you there and make KSQM Retreat 2024 something truly special!
09.Oct
9:00
online
Karl-Heinz Sylla, Fraunhofer-Institut für Intelligente Analyse- und Informationssysteme IAIS
Fundamentals of Big Data – Importance, challenges, and application areas of large datasets.
Data Management Framework – Strategies for storage, management, and fast analysis of large datasets.
Data Parallelization & Scalability – Distributed processing, parallelization techniques.
Data Preparation & Analysis – Methods for data cleaning, evaluation, and visualization.
Application Examples
Practical Part:
Introduction to Spark
Hands-on practice with PySpark – Demonstrations and exercises.
Data Management Framework – Strategies for storage, management, and fast analysis of large datasets.
Data Parallelization & Scalability – Distributed processing, parallelization techniques.
Data Preparation & Analysis – Methods for data cleaning, evaluation, and visualization.
Application Examples
Practical Part:
Introduction to Spark
Hands-on practice with PySpark – Demonstrations and exercises.
16.Oct
9:00
online
Karl-Heinz Sylla, Fraunhofer-Institut für Intelligente Analyse- und Informationssysteme IAIS
Fundamentals of Big Data – Importance, challenges, and application areas of large datasets.
Data Management Framework – Strategies for storage, management, and fast analysis of large datasets.
Data Parallelization & Scalability – Distributed processing, parallelization techniques.
Data Preparation & Analysis – Methods for data cleaning, evaluation, and visualization.
Application Examples
Practical Part:
Introduction to Spark
Hands-on practice with PySpark – Demonstrations and exercises.
Data Management Framework – Strategies for storage, management, and fast analysis of large datasets.
Data Parallelization & Scalability – Distributed processing, parallelization techniques.
Data Preparation & Analysis – Methods for data cleaning, evaluation, and visualization.
Application Examples
Practical Part:
Introduction to Spark
Hands-on practice with PySpark – Demonstrations and exercises.
23.Oct
9:00
online
Karl-Heinz Sylla, Fraunhofer-Institut für Intelligente Analyse- und Informationssysteme IAIS
Fundamentals of Big Data – Importance, challenges, and application areas of large datasets.
Data Management Framework – Strategies for storage, management, and fast analysis of large datasets.
Data Parallelization & Scalability – Distributed processing, parallelization techniques.
Data Preparation & Analysis – Methods for data cleaning, evaluation, and visualization.
Application Examples
Practical Part:
Introduction to Spark
Hands-on practice with PySpark – Demonstrations and exercises.
Data Management Framework – Strategies for storage, management, and fast analysis of large datasets.
Data Parallelization & Scalability – Distributed processing, parallelization techniques.
Data Preparation & Analysis – Methods for data cleaning, evaluation, and visualization.
Application Examples
Practical Part:
Introduction to Spark
Hands-on practice with PySpark – Demonstrations and exercises.
30.Oct
9:00
online
Karl-Heinz Sylla, Fraunhofer-Institut für Intelligente Analyse- und Informationssysteme IAIS
Fundamentals of Big Data – Importance, challenges, and application areas of large datasets.
Data Management Framework – Strategies for storage, management, and fast analysis of large datasets.
Data Parallelization & Scalability – Distributed processing, parallelization techniques.
Data Preparation & Analysis – Methods for data cleaning, evaluation, and visualization.
Application Examples
Practical Part:
Introduction to Spark
Hands-on practice with PySpark – Demonstrations and exercises.
Data Management Framework – Strategies for storage, management, and fast analysis of large datasets.
Data Parallelization & Scalability – Distributed processing, parallelization techniques.
Data Preparation & Analysis – Methods for data cleaning, evaluation, and visualization.
Application Examples
Practical Part:
Introduction to Spark
Hands-on practice with PySpark – Demonstrations and exercises.
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