The week in physics: 10-14 May

A Black women in STEM workshop; Acoustic metamaterials; Lawrence Livermore director Kimberly Budil. Forward this email  View in your browser THE WEEK IN PHYSICS: 10–14 MAY Black women's experiences in STEM inspire an annual workshop The Women+ of Color Project aims to increase representation in STEM PhD programs in the face of a lack of support from academia. Bryné Hadnott Tailoring acoustic metamaterials Two approaches to engineering mechanical properties can be combined to greater effect. Charles Day Advertisement Fused Quartz, "a durable, transparent material" Quartz is a versatile glass type material that exhibits high hardness (MOHs 7) and thermal shock resistance and low thermal conductivity and expansion. Intricate features can be machined by diamond grinding and polishing. For extreme hardness and wear resistance, industrial sapphire can be considered including optical polish. FROM THE VAULT: December 2000 The scientific community and intelligence collection Academic scientists continue to play a vital role in helping the intelligence community exploit technology for national security. Mark F. Moynihan Webinar Novel sources of tunable laser light Widely tunable continuous-wave optical parametric oscillators (CW OPOs) have matured into versatile laser light sources - how and why? We'll take a closer look at CW OPO design principles, critically examine performance highlights and limitations, and showcase some exciting real-world applications. Register now. Q&A: Lawrence Livermore director Kimberly Budil on the evolving nuclear weapons enterprise The physicist and Livermore veteran, the first woman to lead the famed facility, addresses the challenges facing the lab's inertial confinement fusion and warhead modernization programs. David Kramer Behind the Cover: May 2021 The red-eyed tree frog can be as loud as a motorcycle. Against a muted background, it serves as an eye-catching cover. Alex Lopatka Webinar If You Lead, Will They Follow? Leadership Skills: A Critical Tool For Career Success Registration is now open for our career development webinar on May 18 at 1PM EST. This webinar will be presented by Lisa Balbes, PhD, a professional science career consultant. Registration is limited, so sign up today! FROM THE MAY MAGAZINE Hackathons catch on for creativity, education, and networking Physics and astronomy communities take a page from data-science and tech worlds to hold events of feverish teamwork. Toni Feder Get notified about our webinars and whitepapers Sign up Get Physics Today delivered for just $25 per year Subscribe FEATURED JOBS > Group Manager: Materials Science-Analytical Microscopy and Imaging Sciences  |  National Renewable Energy Laboratory > Postdoctoral Research Associate in solid state quantum computing  |  University at Buffalo Are you hiring? Do you want your job to appear here? Post with Physics Today and select the "Featured Job Listing: Physics Today 'The Week in Physics' e-newsletter" upgrade to easily showcase your job to 66 000 physicists and engineers. Physics Today is published by the American Institute of Physics 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 USA +1 301 209 3100 © 2021 American Institute of Physics. Unsubscribe  |  Email Preferences  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us