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SUMMARY:Physics Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The rich and beautiful spacetime geometry of a Black Hole is characterised by an exotic swirling\,  tipping and trapping of light. A different physical perspective reveals a new face – that of a system obeying the Laws of Thermodynamics. Combining these geometrical and thermodynamic aspects with quantum mechanics leads to an exquisite tension between the three\, known as the Information Loss Problem. The history of these developments in the  study of black holes is no less fascinating than black holes themselves\, peopled with  an array of wonderful characters ranging from a German artillery soldier in the First World War  to a Gandhian Satyagrahi from a small town in Gujarat\, from Einstein to Penrose to Hawking. This talk intertwines the story of these characters and  their role in  the  development of our understanding of black holes. In doing so it will  touch  on the notion of local and global trapping of light\, the Singularity theorem\, the Laws of Black Hole  Thermodyamics and the phenomenon of Black Hole Evaporation. \nAbout the Speaker: Prof. Madhavan Varadarajan is interested in issues at the interface of quantum mechanics and gravity. His research over the last decade has resolved several longstanding foundational  problems which lie at the heart of the Loop Quantum Gravity(LQG)  approach. Currently a senior professor  at the Raman Research Institute\, he did his  PhD with  the Relativity Group at  Syracuse University followed by Post-Doctoral Research at the University of Utah. He was elected Fellow of the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation in 2010 for his "contributions to conceptually difficult and deep problems in classical and quantum gravity''. He is a founding member of the  Bronstein Board which administers a prestigious international  postdoctoral prize in LQG  and  an avid field hockey player. \nLooking forward to your active participation.
URL:https://www.ashoka.edu.in/event/physics-seminar/
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SUMMARY:Persistence and Changes in Gender Norms | Prof. Uta Schoenberg
DESCRIPTION: \nAbstract: While female labor supply and gender role attitudes vary substantially across countries\, persistent gender gaps in employment and wages exist in all countries. The arrival of children is one of the primary reasons for persistent gender inequalities in the labor market\, which Bertrand (2020) describes as one of the key “pain points” preventing gender equality in the labor market. Despite notable increases in mothers’ workforce participation during the 1970s and 1980s\, progress has stagnated\, and in some cases regressed\, over the past 10 to 30 years. In this public lecture\, Uta Schӧnberg will delve into the impact of culture and gender norms on women’s post-childbirth labor market choices. She will explore key questions such as: What role does a woman’s upbringing in a particular culture (“childhood culture”) play in shaping her decisions? How does exposure to a different cultural environment in adulthood (“adult culture”) influence maternal labor participation? Is a childhood culture that is more gender-egalitarian likely to have a lasting impact compared to a more traditional one? Drawing on international research findings and insights from the unique context of German reunification\, the lecture aims to shed light on these complex questions.\n\n \nAbout the Speaker: Uta Schoenberg is the Chair of Economics at the University of Hong Kong and a Professor of Economics at University College London (currently on leave). Her research focuses on Applied Microeconomics\, with a particular emphasis on Labor Economics. She is currently working on topics such as the effects of business and payroll taxation on firms and workers and firm-provided family friendly policies. Uta Schoenberg served as a Joint Managing Editor at the Review of Economic Studies from 2016 to 2021. She is a Fellow of the British Academy\, the Society of Labor Economists\, and the Econometric Society. Currently\, she serves as a Co-Editor at the American Economic Review.
URL:https://www.ashoka.edu.in/event/persistence-and-changes-in-gender-norms-prof-uta-schoenberg/
LOCATION:AC-02-LR-007\, Taxila Hall\, Sonipat\, Haryana\, India
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SUMMARY:CWC Winter School 2025 (Application Deadline Extended Till 07 Jan 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Writing and Communication is delighted to solicit applications for its \nWinter School 2025 \nIn 2025\, we are offering three schools simultaneously: \n i. The Winter School for Research Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences (for PhD\, Masters and ASP students at Ashoka University) \nii. Professional Communication in English (for Ashoka University Staff and Students) \niii. The Art of Scientific Writing (for Ashoka University students in the Sciences). \nAdditionally\, we are offering optional workshops covering niche areas in research and critical thinking in the humanities and social sciences.  \n \nFor details and information on how to apply\, please have a look at the course catalogue. \nApplications are open for Ashoka University Students and Staff. The deadline for receiving applications is extended till 07 January 2025. All classes (except for the optional workshops) will be held at the Ashoka University campus. In case you have any questions\, please contact us at cwc@ashoka.edu.in
URL:https://www.ashoka.edu.in/event/cwc-winter-school-2025-application-deadline-extended-till-07-jan-2025/
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