Optical Metamaterials Based on Broken Symmetries

Presented by: Andrea Alù, Einstein Professor at the Photonics Initiative. In this talk, he discusses our recent research activity in nano-optics, polaritonics and electromagnetics, showing how suitably tailored meta-atomsand arrangements of them open exciting venues to realize new light phenomena and devices.

The 22nd Semi-Annual Research Mixer

Would you like to engage City Tech students in your research project(s)? Are you seeking research mentees? Would you like to meet a cohort of our best, our brightest, and our most promising students?

BWRC presents Staying Afloat during COVID-19: Three Stories of the Brooklyn Waterfront

The Brooklyn waterfront is blessed with many institutions, but three of the most unique are led by three dynamic cultural entrepreneurs. The Brooklyn waterfront is richer because of Andrew Gustafson, Carolina Salguero, and David Sharps, who lead Turnstile Tours, PortSide NewYork, and Waterfront Museum, respectively. Join us for a virtual Breakfast Talk on February 19

Introduction to O.E.R. & the Open Textbook Library

Learn more about O.E.R. at one of our workshops this Spring! How can free / open educational resources (O.E.R.) enhance your teaching and increase student access to course materials?

Physics Department: Earth Defense: Diverting Impact-Threatening Iron Asteroids Using Terrestrial Laser Arrays

Presented by: Gregory Matlof Asteroids are small celestial objects left over from the origin of the solar system. They come in three basic varieties: volatile-rich,rocky and metallic. Occasionally, an asteroid may approach the Earth or impact our planet causing major ecological damage.A number of techniques have been proposed to divert Earth-threatening asteroids. Diverting a metallic

WAC Workshop: Effective Assignment Design

This workshop will cover a number of assignment design strategies that emphasize active learning through student writing. Developing effective writing assignments helps students retain and critically think about course content. In this workshop, faculty will have the chance to discuss and enhance their own writing assignments. Where: Zoom. No registration required.  Please join us using the