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A great place to study alone or work together - group study rooms, computers, wireless, printers, scanners, and printers. Plus great library staff!
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Planning to stay in this Halloween? Check out the Spooky Halloween Patents Coloring Book compiled by our Patent & Trademark Librarian, Paulina Borrego for some creepy & cute devices that have been patented! https://works.bepress.com/paulina_borrego/9/
Coloring book containing a selected page from thirteen different U.S. patents or patent applications pertaining to the theme of Halloween.
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Happy International Cat Day! Here are some of our staff members' cats working remotely.
Workshops offered by the Libraries this week: Open Access Resources for Research and Teaching in Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies; Learn the Basics of QGIS; and another Moving from RefWorks to Zotero session. See the full schedule and register: https://libcal.library.umass.edu/calendar/events?cid=11929&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=11929&ct=51528&inc=0
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Happy Mole Day from the UMass Amherst Libraries! Mole Day is a science holiday that celebrates Avogadro's Number, 6.02 x 10^23. Want to learn more about moles and chemistry? Melanie Radik at the Science & Engineering Library, UMass Amherst is our chemistry librarian liaison, and can connect you to the expertise and resources available in the Libraries.
Link: https://www.library.umass.edu/about-the-libraries/liaisons/
Tuesday, October 20, 2:30-3:45pm
UMass ECE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Seminar
"My Experiences and Challenges in Pursuing an
Engineering PhD Degree" by Dr. Sandra Cruz-Pol
Abstract: In this talk I will share my personal career path and how it has allowed me to make some difference in the world. I will talk about some of the challenges of pursuing a doctorate degree (specially while being a Hispanic woman raising two little girls) and offer tips on how to deal with them. My experiences and adventures serving US agencies and other entities at national and international levels, as well as in the Academia, research and outreach activities, will be briefly presented. I hope that some of my experiences help you embark your own professional life path.
New week, new workshop opportunities! Learn about ORCID, Moving from RefWorks to Zotero, the software Blender, history & usage of Labyrinths, and The Propaganda of History - W. E. B. Du Bois Takes on the 'Lost Cause'. Register here: https://libcal.library.umass.edu/calendar/events?cid=11929&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=11929&ct=51528&inc=0
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Annette Vadnais, Student Success and Outreach Librarian, is ready for the UMass Amherst Libraries Game Night: Pictionary, tonight, October 15, 7-8 p.m.! Students can register at the link below:
Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApceuoqTwjG9Ts_jFEj4oieR6YDx09d5wy
Monday, October 19, 11:15am-12:30pm
"Aluminum Scandium Nitride Microdevices for Next Generation Nonvolatile Memory and Microelectromechanical Systems" by Prof. Troy Olsson
Abstract: Aluminum Nitride (AlN) is a well-established thin film piezoelectric material. AlN bulk acoustic wave (BAW) radio frequency (RF) filters were one of the key innovations that enabled the 3G and 4G smart phone revolution. Recently, the substitutional doping of scandium (Sc) for aluminum (Al) to form aluminum scandium nitride (AlScN) has been studied to significantly enhance the piezoelectric properties and to introduce ferroelectric properties into AlN based material systems. The properties achieved have profound implications for the performance of future 5G and 6G RF filters, piezoelectric sensors, piezoelectric energy harvesters, and for scaling the bit density of ferroelectric nonvolatile memories. This talk will present on the synthesis of highly Sc doped AlScN materials of the thickness and quality needed for applications in memory and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The material properties achieved will be reported and placed in the context of device specific figures-of-merit and competing material systems. Ferroelectric and electromechanical devices that utilize the unique properties of AlScN to achieve state-of-the-art (SOA) performance will be shown.
In addition to a second round of Getting Started with Zotero and Mendeley, workshop topics this week include Open Access, Copyright & Information Policy, Creative Commons, Black Studies Library Research, and Patents. Register here: https://libcal.library.umass.edu/calendar/events?cid=11929&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=11929&ct=51528&inc=0
Tuesday, October 13, 2:30-3:45pm
"Establishing the Essential Hardware Primitives for Quantum-Proof Secure Computer Systems" by Dr. Michel A. Kinsy
Abstract: In the last three years, we have witnessed a raft of breakthroughs and several key milestones towards the development of general quantum computers. These advances do bring with them critical challenges to classical cryptosystems like RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman), ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography), and ElGamal. The strength of these algorithms rests on the hardness of integer factorization and discrete logarithm problems under the classic
computing paradigm, but not under quantum computing approaches. Thus, researchers have been actively investigating new algorithms and designs for cryptosystems for the post-quantum era. Among these techniques, designs based on Ring-learning with errors (Ring-LWE) thus far have proven to be the most promising approach.
In this talk, I will introduce a set of highly-optimized, parameterizable hardware modules to serve as postquantum primitives for faster design space exploration of post-quantum cryptosystems, especially, cryptosystems
using Ring-LWE algorithms. This post-quantum primitive set consist of the four frequently-used security components: the public key cryptosystem (PKC), key exchange (KEX), oblivious transfer (OT), and zeroknowledge
proof (ZKP). The PKC and KEX form the basis of most modern cryptographic systems. The OT is used in many privacy-preserving applications, e.g., DNA database and machine learning. Similarly, ZKP is used in a number of applications, for example, it has been proposed as an ideal candidate for next generation blockchain
algorithms. These primitives will serve as the fundamental building blocks and aid hardware designers in constructing quantum-proof secure systems in the post-quantum era.
Don't forget the Getting started with Zotero & Mendeley workshops today and next Wednesday! View workshops and register here: https://libcal.library.umass.edu/calendar/events?cid=11929&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=11929&ct=51528&inc=0
Abstract: As of 2020, CMOS image sensors enable the production of about 200 cameras every second around the world, or over 6 billion per year. In this talk, the big picture will be presented, from CCDs, to the invention of the CMOS image sensor at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the 90’s, to its impact on society today. The Quanta Image Sensor, invented at Dartmouth, will be introduced. This new type of CMOS image sensor counts every photon that comes through the camera lens, one at a time.
Getting Started with Mendeley and Getting Started with Zotero on Tuesday, October 6!
The UMass Amherst Libraries are offering online workshops for citation management, software programs, and more! Check them out and register on the Libraries' events calendar.
Link: https://libcal.library.umass.edu/calendar/events?cid=11929&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=11929&ct=51528&inc=0
Contactless printing (Black & White and Color) is available by appointment at the Science and Engineering Library. Printing costs are currently being waived. 1. Upload a document to UPrint (don’t hit the “Print” button!) 2. Make an appointment Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM to pick up your document at SEL: https://libcal.library.umass.edu/reserve/printatsel. When you arrive, please wear a mask and have your UCard ready, call our staff (545-1370), who will assist you with your document. Email [email protected]).
Celebrate the end of Peer Review Week 2020 with this infographic from Research Square.
Peer Review happens in more than just journal articles!
UMass Amherst Libraries and Student Success Outreach Announce Launch of “Trajectory: A Student Success Podcast” | UMass Amherst Libraries
As fall semester 2020 approaches, library, faculty, and staff are working to provide alternative access to print course reserves. To support instructors and students over the next several months, we are utilizing different approaches to how we acquire course textbooks to ensure that students have ac...
Contactless pickup is available at the Science & Engineering Library! When you arrive for your appointment and call to let them know you are there, SEL staff will bring your item to the table outside the 2nd floor entrance.
Beginning August 24, 2020, you can obtain books and other physical materials from the Libraries and Four Colleges through our contactless pickup service. Requested items for pickup are available at the W. E. B. Du Bois Library and the Science and Engineering Library, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. Please make an appointment to pick up your item. Be sure to arrive wearing a mask and prepared to socially distance.
Link: https://libcal.library.umass.edu/
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The Libraries are online and ready to help you! While Library spaces are closed, paging and contactless pickup of library materials begins August 24. For more information, see our Resources for Remote Learning & Instruction and FAQs about Restoring Onsite Library Services.
Resources for Remote Learning & Instruction:
https://www.library.umass.edu/about-the-libraries/covid-19-updates/
FAQs about Restoring Onsite Library Services:
https://www.library.umass.edu/about-the-libraries/restoring-onsite-services
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"Santo Rico," by Twin Musicom, YouTube Audio Library
Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Dean's Update: Library Services for Fall 2020 | UMass Amherst Libraries
Given the recent message from Chancellor Subbaswamy announcing the revised reopening plan for fall 2020, the UMass Libraries will continue to provide our services remotely, supporting the UMass community through our online services and access to resources. Although our physical facilities will remai...
Perspective on why good science matters - especially now!
https://retractionwatch.com/2020/06/19/i-agree-with-your-conclusions-completely-and-your-paper-is-still-terrible/
James Heathers Yesterday, dozens of scientists petitioned the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences to “retract a paper on the effectiveness of masks, saying the study has R…
Video slideshow with music that combines all the slides shared during the virtual Curiosity as Outreach Exhibit from the UMass Amherst Science & Engineering Library.
Curiosity as Outreach: Flipping Outreach on its Head
Learn more about our project in the recently published article in Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship
Link: https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/istl/index.php/istl/article/view/54
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst All-Campus Makerspace as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project.
Link: https://sites.google.com/umass.edu/all-campus-makerspace/
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Soil & Plant Nutrient Testing Lab as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project.
Link: https://ag.umass.edu/services/soil-plant-nutrient-testing-laboratory
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Franklin Permaculture Garden as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project.
Link: https://www.localumass.com/permaculture.html
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Tick Report Lab as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project.
Link: https://www.tickreport.com/
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Human Performance Lab as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project.
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Glassblowing Laboratory as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project.
Link: https://www.cns.umass.edu/research/glassblowing
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library visit to the North Chiller Plant as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project.
Link: https://www.umass.edu/cp/north-chiller-plant
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Herbarium as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project.
Link: https://bcrc.bio.umass.edu/nhc/university-massachusetts-herbarium-amherst
Resources for Remote Learning and Instruction | UMass Amherst Libraries
Books, DVDs, and interlibrary loan materials can be returned to book drops located at the Du Bois Library, Robsham Center, or Lederle Lowrise. If you are unable to come to campus to return an item, please keep it until you are able to safely do so. We will waive all fines accrued during the time the...
Check out the 2 articles by Science & Engineering and Patent Librarian Paulina Borrego in the latest issue of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Association:
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/jptrca/vol30/iss1/
Quirky Patent Coloring Books: An outreach project focused on changing the patent culture one patent coloring book at a timePaulina Borrego
Congrats again to all the 2020 graduates!
C O N G R A T S to all those whose
✨knowledge suffices✨
Congratulations to our graduating student workers! And best wishes to SEL staff member Lorraine on her retirement. You will all be missed. 🎉🥳🏝
Attention graduate student families!
The Graduate Women in STEM (GWIS) in collaboration with the Graduate Student Senate (GSS) has put together a child-centered STEM enrichment program. The STEM activities are intended for children to remotely play and engage with GWIS facilitators. The program will be done for 30 minutes every Wednesday and Thursday at 3PM. April 29, 2020 to May 28th, 2020.
Learn more and sign you child up for a session here: https://mailchi.mp/6299dfd35611/election-results-ay20-3702306
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Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst All-Campus Makerspace as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project. Link: https://sites.google.com/umass.edu/all-campus-makerspace/
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Soil & Plant Nutrient Testing Lab as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project. Link: https://ag.umass.edu/services/soil-plant-nutrient-testing-laboratory
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Franklin Permaculture Garden as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project. Link: https://www.localumass.com/permaculture.html
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Tick Report Lab as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project. Link: https://www.tickreport.com/
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Human Performance Lab as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project.
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Glassblowing Laboratory as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project. Link: https://www.cns.umass.edu/research/glassblowing
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library staff visit to the UMass Amherst Herbarium as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project. Link: https://bcrc.bio.umass.edu/nhc/university-massachusetts-herbarium-amherst
Video slideshow about the Science & Engineering Library visit to the North Chiller Plant as part of our Curiosity as Outreach Project. Link: https://www.umass.edu/cp/north-chiller-plant
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