Squishy Physics Seminar Schedule

We study the physics of soft condensed matter, materials which are easily deformable by external stresses, electric or magnetic fields, or even by thermal fluctuations. These materials typically possess structures which are much larger than atomic or molecular scales; the structure and dynamics at the mesoscopic scales determine macroscopic physical properties. The goal of our research is to probe and understand this relationship. We study both synthetic and biological materials; our interests extend from fundamental physics to technological applications, from basic materials questions to specific biological problems. The techniques we use include light scattering, optical microscopy, rheology, and sheer brain power.

We sponsor an informal seminar every Wednesday -- the squishy physics and pizza night. To learn more and check the schedule of speakers, check out our "Squishy Physics Talks" webpage.

On our "extras" page, we have listed the various instruments we use; we encourage people who have an interest in using these facilities to contact us to schedule experiments. In addition, there are links to tutorials we have written about our techniques.