Physics Department presents Topologically Ordered Matter and Why You Should be Interested

Presented by Professor Steven Simon, Oxford University, UK Abstract:In two dimensional topologically ordered matter, processes depend on gross topology rather than detailed geometry. Thinking in 2+1 dimensions, particle world lines can be interpreted as knots or links, and the amplitude for certain processes becomes a topological invariant of that link. While sounding rather exotic, we

City Tech’s Second Annual Experiential Learning Virtual Conference

The conference will take place on Thursday, April 28, 2022. However, the deadline for applying is next week Thursday, April 14, 2022. Would you please make your students aware of this grand opportunity by promoting it among them ? Your assistance in helping them prepare for this unique event would also be greatly appreciated, and we thank

Communicating Your Science Series: Meet the Reporter: Shaping STEM Research for the General Public

This event is part of the Communicating Your Science series. This series features presentations by The Graduate Center’s science librarian and communications staff, journal editors, and reporters. The goal of this series is to enhance the professional development and science communication skills of CUNY STEM faculty, postdocs, and students. Learn more » For more information,

Pedagogy of Kindness Discussion Series: Call for Presenters

My name is Josh and I work in the Center for Teaching and Learning at Queens College. One of the many exciting projects that we put out during the pandemic is the Pedagogy of Kindness (PoK) discussion series. For the third iteration of PoK, I am thrilled to announce that we are expanding beyond our home campus and inviting

The Russia-Ukraine War and Food Security: Local and Global Perspectives

Speaker: Diana Mincyte, Ph.D., Social Science Department Abstract: Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, regional food infrastructures were destroyed leaving millions of people at severe risk of hunger both in and outside of Ukraine. What is happening in the major food producing region will also have a ripple effect on the global food

Playful Pedagogy in Higher Education Spring 2022 Series

Co-sponsored by CUNY/Hunter College and Professors at Play! All on Zoom! What does it mean to be a "playful professor"? Can gamelike aspects be woven into projects that address serious topics?  What role does play have in the learning of adult students?  We will explore these questions, be inspired, gain loads of new teaching ideas, and

Scholar on Campus Presentations

You are cordially invited to a special event honoring both the 2022-2023 Scholar on Campus, Professor Diana Samaroo and the 2020-2021 Scholar on Campus, Professor Hamid Norouzi. Join us for a celebratory hors d’oeuvre reception at 5:00 pm in the lobby of the New Academic Building (285 Jay Street). The reception will be followed by the Scholar on Campus presentations at 6:00 pm

OLAC: Putting Labs and Internships Online

Each month during the spring semester, faculty from the City Tech Online Learning Advisory Council (OLAC) and Dr. Karen Lundstrem, Chair of OLAC, will present techniques, resources, and best practices on a specific topic that is relevant to creating hybrid learning spaces designed to deepen student understanding and increase student success. After the presentations, faculty

Open Hearing for SET BS and CET AAS Program Proposals

CET Department invites you to join an open hearing on its new SET(Software Engineering Technology) BS and changing existing EMT AAS to CET AAS program proposals. Click the following link to join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85361941258?pwd=ZXFQOWl5UWU0RzgweGpwczRyeEJ4dz09 Zoom Meeting ID: 853 6194 1258 Passcode: 070571 Please go to College Council OpenLab website for the latest version of

Seeking Faculty Facilitators for New City Tech 101 Workshops — Info Session

Dear City Tech Faculty Members: Are you interested in helping new City Tech students gain the knowledge and skills they need to be successful?Have you ever wished new students were better prepared to navigate college?Have you ever wondered how to better connect students with City Tech resources?Are you ready to get students fully engaged in