Speaker: James Day, UBC Blusson QMI Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: BRIM 311 Title: Belonging at QMI: What Our Community Told Us Abstract: In fall 2025, members of the QMI community were invited to share their experiences of equity, inclusion, and belonging at the institute. This presentation summarizes preliminary findings from survey responses across our community. The results […]

Speaker: Leslie M. Schoop – Department of Chemistry - Princeton University Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: BRIM 311 Title: Which Material is worth Studying? (from the viewpoint of quantum materials) Abstract: Quantum materials are hoped to change technology in various aspects. However, most of the desired applications are hindered by the lack of suitable materials. While we know […]

Speaker: Ian Fisher, Stanford University Time: 10:00-11:00am Location: BRIM 311 Title: High rank multipole order: feeling the strain Abstract: Interactions can lead to a wide variety of ordered states in materials. Phase transitions in which local atomic states develop spontaneous high rank multipole order provides a particularly rich arena for new insights. A key element in […]