2018 Controversies Colloquium: Stability of Nanostructures
Abstract
The proposed new workshop series, called the Controversies Colloquium is aimed at providing a venue where a small-group of thoughtleaders and subject matter experts can gather to discuss long-standing or new ÒcontroversiesÓ in our field. The first of these proposed workshops is on the subject of the Stability of Nanostructures, and is scheduled to occur February 1-2, 2018 at the University of California, Irvine in Irvine, CA. To unravel the complex phenomena associated with nanostructured material stability, two key controversies will be critically debated: 1) Is true stability achievable in nanostructured materials and how can it be substantiated? 2) Are thermally-stable boundaries also mechanically-stable? The central concept of this workshop is in stark contrast to the status-quo workshop presentation format wherein speakers give a series of presentations, and minimal time is left for critical discussion. The following summarizes the planned formats: - Discussion Leader: Intro and Summary The discussion leader should communicate with the three presenters in his/her panel, to obtain an understanding of the content of their presentations. Based on this, the discussion leader will provide background knowledge necessary to delve into these topics, as well as identify controversial areas where our current understanding can be questioned. - Speaker A classic presentation, but with a focus on presenting evidence of unexplained phenomena and/or brand new exciting work. A panel discussion will follow, to allow most questions to be discussed in a more interactive fashion. - Flipped Classroom Discussion The assigned speaker is responsible for writing a 2-3 page white paper on an open question, unexplained phenomenon, or area for rapid growth in the near future. All attendees will read this before the meeting, to come ready for a high-level discussion. - Chalk Talk The presenter will give a talk on a topic related to the stability of nanostructures, but use a whiteboard for all schematics and talking points. The audience will ask questions in the same format that students would be expected to in class. The basic idea is to force ourselves to condense our ideas into a form that can be easily expressed in a simple diagram, equation, etc., rather than a complicated schematic or graph. These non-traditional small-group presentation and discussion formats will encourage and promote free-flowing scientific dialogue and critical debates. The structure is intended to inspire a highly active meeting where all participants are constantly engaged.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 14, 2019
- Source ID
- W911NF1810102
Entities
People
- Timothy Rupert
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of California, Irvine