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April 27th 2026 Rebecca Bryant | PhD in Mathematical Sciences Dissertation Defense Title: The Method of Periodic Averaging Applied to Reduced Coupled Mode Theory Models for Fiber Laser Amplifiers Abstract: Fiber laser amplifier (FLA) models are often implemented without rigorous mathematical justification or thorough numerical validation. Without a proper theoretical basis... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar
April 27th 2026 Biology Seminar Series | The Social Life of Viruses The Social Life of Viruses Speaker: Sam Díaz-Muñoz from UC Davis Welcome... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar
April 28th 2026 Oregon Tribal Language Speaker Series | Warm Springs Tribe Portland State University is honored to host the Oregon Tribal Language Speaker... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar
April 29th 2026 Black & Indigenous Health & Futures | Two Spirit & LGBTQ+ Health Seminar Series Join the Two Spirit & LGBTQ+ Health Initiative for a seminar series on Two... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar