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Enabling Computation, Control, and Customization of Materials with Digital Fabrication Processes

Michael Rivera, Carnegie Mellon University 

1:00-2:00 pm Wednesday, 31 March 2022

via WebEx

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Low-cost digital fabrication technology, and in particular 3D printing, is ushering in a new wave of personal computing. The technology promises that users will be able to design, customize and create any object to fit their needs. While the objects that we interact with daily are generally made of many types of materials—they may be hard, soft, conductive, etc.—current digital fabrication machines have largely been limited to producing rigid and passive objects. In this talk, I will present my research on developing digital fabrication processes that incorporate new materials such as textiles and hydrogels. These processes include novel 3D printer designs, software tools, and human-in-the-loop fabrication techniques. With these processes, new materials can be controlled, customized, and integrate computational capabilities—at design time and after fabrication—for creating personalized and interactive objects. I will conclude Research this talk with my vision for enabling anyone to create with digital fabrication technology and its impact beyond the individual.

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Michael Rivera is a Ph.D. Candidate at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University where he is advised by Scott Hudson. He works at the intersection of human-computer interaction, digital fabrication, and materials science. He has published papers on novel digital fabrication processes and interactive systems at top-tier HCI venues, including ACM CHI, UIST, DIS, and IMWUT. His work has been recognized with a Google – CMD-IT Dissertation Fellowship, an Adobe Research Fellowship Honorable Mention, and a Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship. Before Carnegie Mellon, he completed a M.S.E in Computer Graphics and Game Technology and a B.S.E in Digital Media Design at the University of Pennsylvania. He has also worked at the Immersive Experiences Lab of HP Labs, and as a software engineer at Facebook and LinkedIn.

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When embarking on a job or internship search, if you are like most job seekers, you may be feeling a sense of ambiguity. You may be wondering what’s “out there” for me?  What opportunities should I be targeting with my educational background and/or degree?  These questions are typical and can often lead to a sense of anxiety and confusion.

Instead of approaching your search from the notion that your major should drive your direction, why not be open to new possibilities?  After all, when does life unfold just as you expect?  I say embrace the journey – after all, the journey is the destination! When starting out, rather than chasing a specific “path”, having a sense of adventure and openness will not only take the pressure off, you may find an opportunity where you least expect it! 

Don’t be limited by your major – but rather think of it as a springboard off which to jump into your next adventure! 

UMBC's Career Month begins in April.  Throughout the month, we offer an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to explore their professional options through workshops, resume reviews, alumni panels and virtual networking events with employers. Each week we are featuring a different employment industry but with repeating event types.

We encourage all students from freshman to PhD-level to "Be open to the possibilities. Opportunities may exist in unexpected places!"

View the full calendar of events at careermonth.umbc.edu. 

The Women’s Center Advisory Board is a collective of faculty,  staff, and affiliate students with an interest in supporting and cultivating the work of the Women’s Center at UMBC and advancing gender equity and social justice on UMBC’s campus.

Board members participate in monthly board meetings, scheduled for the first Friday of each month during the academic year. This forum allows Women’s Center staff to share information about the Center and similarly allows the board members to share their knowledge, wisdom and unique perspectives to advance the mission of the Women’s Center. 

In addition to advising the professional staff of the Women’s Center, Board members and affiliates help and give support in the planning, programming, and advocacy of the Women’s Center. Board members and affiliates are encouraged to attend Women’s Center events when possible and volunteer at larger events such as Critical Social Justice, Take Back the Night, or the Returning Women Students networking event.  These responsibilities may occasionally entail additional hours of commitment outside of the monthly board meetings.

Board members are appointed for two-year terms, with the possibility of renewal. Student Affiliates serve a one-year term, with possibility of renewal. 

Students are invited to join the Board via an affiliate position and can do so by completing the same application process as faculty and staff. 

The Women’s Center seeks to serve a diverse community of people interested in women’s, gender, and social justice issues.  We seek a diverse board to assure that varying needs and interests are represented.
For more on the Women’s Center mission, guiding principles, and priorities, visit womenscenter.umbc.edu

DEADLINE: Friday, April 30, 2021.

Complete your application through this google form. 

For additional information, please call the Women’s Center at x52714 or email womenscenter@umbc.edu. 

All Are Welcome So Long As They Respect Women’s Experiences, Stories & Potential

UMBC celebrates U.S. News Best Grad School rankings in engineering, public affairs

Are you an Adult Learner? Not sure? 

Well, Adult Learners are undergraduate students who are 25+ years old. At OCSS, Adult Learners are one of the four student groups who we work to support socially and academically. 

This April we celebrate you, the Adult Learners across all disciplines and experiences across our campus!  

Join us and our partners across campus centered around the Adult Learner Experience

~ April is Career Month - Click here to see the calendar of events being hosted by the Career Center. These events are open to all, from freshmen to Ph.D. 

~ April 7th (4:30-6:00 pm) - Networking From your Living Room - Hosted by OCSS and the Women's Center 

Join UMBC adult learners, faculty, staff and alumni for networking resources and skill-building opportunities right from your living room (or wherever is most comfy!). Throughout this event, participants will learn from guest presenters on the benefits of networking and the power of relationship building. Additionally, participants will be provided the opportunity to networking with their peers and UMBC faculty, staff, or alum through networking round Click Here learn more and RSVP by April 2nd   

**IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING AND IT IS AFTER APRIL 2ND AND BEFORE APRIL 6TH PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY AT DEGRAC1@UMBC.EDU**

~ April 14th ( 12-1 pm) - Coffee and Conversation for Veterans - Hosted by OCSS - Click here to learn more and to RSVP

~ April 15th ( 4- 5:30 pm) - Internship, Service- Learning, or Research - Is it possible? Yes! Learn How First-Generation Students and Adult Learners Can do this too! 

Hosted by Women's Center, the Shriver Center, UMBC Research, and the Career Center. 

This event will focus on the experiences of adult learners and first-gen college students by providing an overview of ways UMBC adult learners and first-gen students can get engaged and gain experience. We will begin with a brief overview from UMBC professionals representing internships, research, and service learning and will progress to a panel of amazing adult learners and first-gen college students who are ready to share their experiences with high-impact practices and the creative approaches they took to make it possible!  Click here to learn more about this event and to RSVP

~ April 22nd ( 5-6 pm) - Trivia Night - Hosted by OCSS - Join us for a night of family-friendly general trivia, Click Here to RSVP for more information