Physics of Life - A Survey from the US National Academy of Sciences by William Bialek

Explore the emerging field of biological physics in this comprehensive colloquium talk by William Bialek from Princeton University. Delve into the findings of the US National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine's decadal survey, which for the first time includes biological physics as a distinct branch of physics. Gain insights into the current state of the field, its historical context, and future challenges. Learn about the deep connections between biological physics and other areas of science, technology, and society. Discover how physicist's questions are applied to biological phenomena and how ideas, methods, and results flow between biological physics and other parts of physics. Understand the importance of strengthening core education and its integration with research to realize the field's potential. Engage with discussions on maintaining US leadership in biological physics and supporting a field defined by intellectual style rather than objects of study. The talk concludes with a Q&A session, providing an opportunity to further explore this exciting and evolving area of physics.

DATE: Fri, 29 July 2022, 18:00 to
Physics of Life: A survey from the US National Academy of Sciences
Introduction
The Physics decadal survey process
NASEM Staff
The report responds to the questions were asked ...
We ask "physicist's questions" about the phenomena of -
A longer view: the phenomena of life have long provided - to our understanding of the physical world
Exploring big questions
Scale of the field: Physics PhDs with thesis in biological physics
Conclusion:
Ideas, methods, and results flow between biological physics and other parts of physics - both ways
This discussion only scratches the surface of the deep connections between biological physics and other areas of science, technology, and society
To realize the promise of the field, strengthen the core education and its integration with research
Some problems can be solved by physics departments alone
To maintain leadership in biological physics, and in other areas of science, the US must recover its privileged position on the world stage
How do we support a field that is defined by its intellectual style rather the objects of study?
This report celebrates the emergence of biological physics as a field of physics.
Q&A
Wrap Up