FIP Physics Matters - Forum "Science to Facilitate Human Heritage"
Offered By: APS Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intersection of science and human heritage in this engaging forum from APS Physics. Delve into how light and neutron sources enable the study of human adaptation and environmental influence across time and space. Discover the applications of paleanthropology and bioarchaeology in scientific research. Learn about enhancing research on common human heritage, attracting female scientists, and the milestones of the Sesame project. Gain insights into exciting research opportunities and advice for early career researchers. Investigate nonlinear microscopy techniques, including its two modes of contrast and 3D volume creation. Examine the fascinating world of parchment restoration and cultural heritage studies. Uncover the objectives and processes involved in historical parchment projects, offering a unique perspective on the preservation of human history through scientific methods.
Syllabus
Introduction
How can we enhance research on our common human heritage
How can we attract and retain female scientists
Is Sesame open to high school students
Milestones of Sesame
Exciting research opportunities
Advice to early career researchers
Audience question
Summary of future plans
How to engage early career researchers
Next speaker
What is nonlinear microscopy
Two modes of contrast
How to make a 3D volume
Parchment
Microscopy on parchment
Historical parchment
The project
The restoration process
Project objectives
My project
Cultural heritage study
Taught by
APS Physics
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