Computing with Chaos: a Compact Wave-Chaotic Neural Network

Faculty Sponsor: Tsampikos Kottos Ethan Valentino Ethan is a rising senior studying Physics and Philosophy from Beacon Falls, CT. He plans to earn an MA in physics from Wesleyan after graduating. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, rock climbing, and reading.   Abstract: Artificial neural networks (ANNs) have achieved remarkable success at a … Read more

Mechanical Properties of Twisted Bilayer Graphene

Faculty Sponsor: Francis Starr Jack Gagliardi  Jack Gagliardi is a rising junior (’28) majoring in Physics and Astronomy, doing research at Wesleyan in a Computational Physics Group. Over the past year, he has studied the Moire Material graphene and its unique mechanical properties. Outside of physics, he enjoys playing basketball with friends. Abstract: Two-dimensional materials … Read more

Towards the analysis of the behavior of Drosophila Melanogaster after and during dyadic interactions

Faculty Sponsor: Grace McKenzie-Smith Maxwell Middleton Maxwell is a rising sophomore from Glen Ridge, New Jersey. At Wesleyan, he is working in the McKenzie-Smith lab to track and analyze the locomotion of Drosophila Melanogaster to better understand their social behavior. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer with his friends and playing piano. Abstract: … Read more