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Development and Initial Validation of a New Measure of Romantic and Friendship Loneliness for Single and Partnered Individuals

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Advising Team:
Major Advisor- Kari Adamsons, Ph.D.; Associate Advisor- Preston A. Britner, Ph.D.; Associate Advisor- Beth Russell, Ph.D.

Graduate Student Sunil Thapa, Department of Physics, University of Connecticut


Study Of High Repetition Rate Ultrashort Pulses and its Application on Data Encryption


Optical communication progress has been attributed to time division multiplexing (TDM) and dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM). These methods use broadband light source and ultrashort pules with high repetition rate to carry information on optical fibers. The solution to high data traffic demands in future will be ultrafast data processing switching components as conventional electro-optical process efficiency and speed has reached it bottleneck. In this PhD dissertation, an erbium doped fiber ring laser with graphene as a saturable absorber has been designed and this ring laser system is able to generate ultrashort pulses with a repetition rate of 50 GHz. This method produces pulses with narrow width compared to conventional rational harmonic mode locking technique. Effects of two-photon absorption (TPA) on all-optical logic operation in quantum-dot semiconductor optical amplifier (QD-SOA) has been carried out. Inclusion of two photon absorption improves the Q-factor for pseudorandom bit generation (PRBS) at high-speed operation. High speed all-optical encryption operation at 320 Gb/s using optical logic gates which is based on QD-SOA with two photon absorption has been demonstrated. Supercontinuum generation using different shape of dispersion varying waveguides has also been simulated. The non-uniform waveguide allows for continuous phase matching to generate broader spectrum.


Webex URL: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m298c1f157dbb8f58bf7ba97b60a152fb

Topic: Health Risk Scoring and Tracking System (HRST) for Type 2 Diabetes
Department of Mathematics, Actuarial Science

Graduate Student Aditi Mahabir, Department of Physics, University of Connecticut


Negative electronic compressibility in multiband electron gas models

In this thesis, I present the results of my investigation of the effects of two electronic bands on the negative electronic compressibility (NEC) in a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG). We use a simple homogeneous model with Coulombic interactions and first-order multi-band coupling to examine the role of effective mass and relative permittivity in relation to the critical carrier density, where compressibility turns negative. We demonstrate that the population of a second band, along with the presence of inter-band coupling, can dramatically change the cross-over carrier density. This model suggests a method for identifying multi-band electronic systems using precise bulk electronic properties measurements despite the difficulty in confirming such systems. We apply our results to the observed NEC in the 2D electron gas at the interface of LaAlO₃ and SrTiO₃ (LAO/STO) and determine that, for the known parameters of LAO/STO, the system is likely a realization of a two-band 2D electron gas. Furthermore, we provide general limits on the inter-band coupling with respect to the electronic band population.


Webex URL: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/alb16177

Communication about Disordered Eating in Black Women: A Critical Interpersonal Examination of Patient and Provider Perspectives on Health Discourse and Disparities

Genetics and development of corolla tube formation, elaboration, and diversification in Mimulus

Major advisor: Pamela Diggle
Major advisor: Yaowu Yuan
Associate advisor: Cynthia Jones
Associate advisor: Elizabeth Jockusch
Associate advisor: Huanzhong wang

Expression, Language, and Music (ELM) is to be a biennial conference that brings together researchers from linguistics, music theory, anthropology, neurobiology, cognitive science, philosophy, and more, with the aim of integrating recent findings and insights from diverse perspectives concerning, e.g. the significance of emotional expression for both music and language, the importance of systematic structure in both music and language, and the interrelations between expressive, musical, and communicative capacities and their relevance for understanding the emergence of language (in ontogeny and phylogeny). Future conferences may focus more narrowly on a subset of these topics.

We are tentatively scheduling the inaugural in-person meeting of ELM for August 20-22, 2022.

In conjunction with their performances of Migraciones / Migrations, Paradox Teatro will host a two-hour workshop at the the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1-3 p.m. All events will take place at the Ballard Institute Theater located at 1 Royce Circle, Storrs, CT 06268.

This workshop will demonstrate techniques and technologies for sand drawing and shadow puppetry on light tables, as well as performance under a camera for large-scale video projection in live performance. The performance techniques taught by Paradox Teatro artists can be applied to a variety of live performance styles, in addition to filmmaking and animation. The workshop begins with a behind-the-scenes demonstration of how the Paradox Teatro artists perform a scene from their multimedia puppetry performance Migraciones / Migrations. Participants will next be guided through creating their own shadow puppet and will gain hands-on experience practicing sand drawings and performing shadow puppets on stage with light tables, cameras, and video projection.

Paradox Teatro will invite each participant to create an elegantly simple one-minute scene on the topic of “There’s No Place Like Home,” utilizing sand drawings and shadow puppetry, accompanied by live music provided by Paradox Teatro.

Spaces for the workshop are limited. All ages are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is $15/person. To reserve a spot, http://bimp.ticketleap.com/paradox-workshop/

Paradox Teatro is a multidisciplinary performing arts company founded in 2017 by Artistic Co-Directors Sofía Padilla and Davey T Steinman. They have toured performances and taught artistic residencies in Europe, United States, and Mexico.

Paradox Teatro’s visit is funded in part by the Mexican Coinversiones Grant from the Sistema de Apoyos a la Creación y Proyectos Culturales, the Jim Henson Foundation, and the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.

For more information, or if you require accommodation to attend this event, please contact Ballard Institute staff at 860.486.8580 or bimp@uconn.edu.

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present two performances of Migraciones / Migrations by Paradox Teatro on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. in the Ballard Institute Theater located at 1 Royce Circle, Storrs, CT 06268.

Migraciones / Migrations follows a photojournalist’s journey to learn the story of refugees migrating across sand, water, and shadows. The theme of migrations in the production is informed by the increasing border conflicts between the Paradox Teatro co-founders' home countries, the United States and Mexico. This performance creates a unique layering of hybrid body puppets, sand drawings, and shadow puppetry projections to reveal each character’s search for a new home. These visual mediums are scored by live music and poetry in English and Spanish so that Migraciones / Migrations can communicate with audiences across languages and cultures. This show is 50 minutes long and is recommended for ages 12+.

Paradox Teatro is a multidisciplinary performing arts company founded in 2017 by Artistic Co-Directors Sofía Padilla and Davey T Steinman. They have toured performances and taught artistic residencies in Europe, United States, and Mexico.

Ticket Prices: Adults: $12; Members/Seniors: $10; Students: $8

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, by calling 860-486-8580, or online at http://bimp.ticketleap.com. A surcharge will be added to any purchases made online. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ballard Institute during regular operating hours and on Sunday, Aug 21 starting at noon. Seating will be first come, first served. Visitors can park in the Storrs Center Garage located at 33 Royce Circle. Parking is free for the first two hours and $1 per hour thereafter, with a daily maximum charge of $8.

Paradox Teatro will also lead a two-hour workshop to demonstrate techniques and technology for sand drawings and shadow puppetry on light tables, and to perform under a camera for large-scale video projection in live performance. Spaces for the workshop are limited. Registration is $15/person. To reserve a spot, visit http://bimp.ticketleap.com/paradox-workshop/.

Paradox Teatro’s visit is funded in part by the Mexican Coinversiones Grant from the Sistema de Apoyos a la Creación y Proyectos Culturales, the Jim Henson Foundation, and the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.

For more information, or if you require accommodation to attend this event, please contact Ballard Institute staff at 860.486.8580 or bimp@uconn.edu.

Expression, Language, and Music (ELM) is to be a biennial conference that brings together researchers from linguistics, music theory, anthropology, neurobiology, cognitive science, philosophy, and more, with the aim of integrating recent findings and insights from diverse perspectives concerning, e.g. the significance of emotional expression for both music and language, the importance of systematic structure in both music and language, and the interrelations between expressive, musical, and communicative capacities and their relevance for understanding the emergence of language (in ontogeny and phylogeny). Future conferences may focus more narrowly on a subset of these topics.

We are tentatively scheduling the inaugural in-person meeting of ELM for August 20-22, 2022.

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present two performances of Migraciones / Migrations by Paradox Teatro on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. in the Ballard Institute Theater located at 1 Royce Circle, Storrs, CT 06268.

Migraciones / Migrations follows a photojournalist’s journey to learn the story of refugees migrating across sand, water, and shadows. The theme of migrations in the production is informed by the increasing border conflicts between the Paradox Teatro co-founders' home countries, the United States and Mexico. This performance creates a unique layering of hybrid body puppets, sand drawings, and shadow puppetry projections to reveal each character’s search for a new home. These visual mediums are scored by live music and poetry in English and Spanish so that Migraciones / Migrations can communicate with audiences across languages and cultures. This show is 50 minutes long and is recommended for ages 12+.

Paradox Teatro is a multidisciplinary performing arts company founded in 2017 by Artistic Co-Directors Sofía Padilla and Davey T Steinman. They have toured performances and taught artistic residencies in Europe, United States, and Mexico.

Ticket Prices: Adults: $12; Members/Seniors: $10; Students: $8

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, by calling 860-486-8580, or online at http://bimp.ticketleap.com. A surcharge will be added to any purchases made online. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ballard Institute during regular operating hours and on Sunday, Aug 21 starting at noon. Seating will be first come, first served. Visitors can park in the Storrs Center Garage located at 33 Royce Circle. Parking is free for the first two hours and $1 per hour thereafter, with a daily maximum charge of $8.

Paradox Teatro will also lead a two-hour workshop to demonstrate techniques and technology for sand drawings and shadow puppetry on light tables, and to perform under a camera for large-scale video projection in live performance. Spaces for the workshop are limited. Registration is $15/person. To reserve a spot, visit http://bimp.ticketleap.com/paradox-workshop/.

Paradox Teatro’s visit is funded in part by the Mexican Coinversiones Grant from the Sistema de Apoyos a la Creación y Proyectos Culturales, the Jim Henson Foundation, and the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.

For more information, or if you require accommodation to attend this event, please contact Ballard Institute staff at 860.486.8580 or bimp@uconn.edu.

Expression, Language, and Music (ELM) is to be a biennial conference that brings together researchers from linguistics, music theory, anthropology, neurobiology, cognitive science, philosophy, and more, with the aim of integrating recent findings and insights from diverse perspectives concerning, e.g. the significance of emotional expression for both music and language, the importance of systematic structure in both music and language, and the interrelations between expressive, musical, and communicative capacities and their relevance for understanding the emergence of language (in ontogeny and phylogeny). Future conferences may focus more narrowly on a subset of these topics.

We are tentatively scheduling the inaugural in-person meeting of ELM for August 20-22, 2022.

Convergence Theorems for the Modeling of Anticipations in Financial Markets, Mathematics

Convergence Theorems for the Modeling of Anticipations in Financial Markets, Mathematics

Incoming School of Public Policy MPA and MPP students will attend Orientation to meet each other, meet the SPP Faculty and staff, and to receive information on what to expect from the program in the coming year.

Exploring the Influence of Empathy and Social Norms on Reducing Clothing Consumption

Incoming School of Public Policy MPA Fellows will attend Orientation to meet each other, meet the SPP Faculty and staff, and to receive information on what to expect from the program in the coming year.

Welcome and orientation of new doctoral students. In addition to offering important information on UCONN’s policies, there will be discussions drawing on faculty and students’ experiences of graduate study in the Philosophy Department and the resources on which to draw from across UCONN.

BUILD Hartford is looking to co-create opportunities for UConn students with the input of Launc[H], the City of Hartford and community partners. These projects will be based around economic, innovative, and entrepreneurial opportunities in Hartford.

Students will work to understand opportunities in the Hartford Innovation Ecosystem, build connections to community organizations/stakeholders, and ideate solutions with attainable milestones within a specified timeline and budget. Students will also work with course instructors to pitch and identify mentor and community partners.

BUILD Hartford is a 3 credit course open to UConn undergraduate and graduate students in all majors from any campus. Please note that you must travel to the Graduate Business Learning Center in Downtown Hartford to attend class.

Program Dates: August 29 – December 9, 2022

Classes will be held in Downtown Hartford at the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be open through August 26, 2022.

Please apply here: https://ccei.uconn.edu/build-hartford/

Dr. Lawrence David

Associate Professor, Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, Duke University

Host: Kat Milligan-McClellan

"Nutrient limitation and the gut microbiome"

Summary: How does diet shape gut microbial ecology across mammals?

Bio: Dr. Lawrence David is an associate professor in Duke University’s Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology and Interim Director of the Duke Microbiome Center. The David Lab studies relationships between diet, the gut microbiome and human health. The lab is also interested in engineering new tools at the interface of nutrition and microbiology, including building genomic approaches for tracking food intake and microfluidic techniques for high-throughput assay of microbial metabolism. Lawrence was a Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows, and he received a Ph.D. in Computational & Systems Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University. Lawrence has been named one of the 10 Scientists under 40 years old to watch by ScienceNews and his work has been recognized with innovator and investigator awards from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, the Searle Scholars Program, and the Arnold & Mabel Beckman, Hartwell, Alfred P. Sloan, and Damon Runyon Foundations.

To learn more about Dr. David and his work, view his publication https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-018-0267-7 and visit his website at http://www.ladlab.org

Join us at 3:15 in the BPB lobby for refreshments, Seminar begins at 3:30

Livestream here: https://www.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/2090521/uiconf_id/38934061/entry_id/1_904uedgo/embed/dynamic?

Students will attend a weekly 3-credit course to gain knowledge about the foundations of the InsurTech industry and will develop entrepreneurial skills within the realms of InsurTech. This provides opportunities for students to analyze related case studies and listen to speakers that have experience in the InsurTech industry. Students will gain an understanding of the differences between traditional insurance and InsurTech business strategies. This course is only open to full-time UConn or the University of Hartford students.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://ccei.uconn.edu/programs/insurtech/