The Dr. Robert W. Courter Seminar Series

Fall 2025

"Education, Research Ethics, and The Myth of Generative AI Skills"

Michael J. Ardoline
Assistant Professor
Philosophy
Louisiana State University

Poster Announcement - 9/12/2025, 3:00pm-4:00pm, 1202 Patrick F Taylor Hall

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"Microstructures And Deformation in Transitional Metal Carbides"

Gregory B. Thompson
Distinguished University Research Professor
Executive, Director of the Alabama Analytical Research Center
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
University of Alabama

Poster Announcement - 10/3/2025, 3:00pm-4:00pm, 1202 Patrick F Taylor Hall

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"Stressing interfaces to change microstructures: effects of electric fields"

Klaus van Benthem
Professor
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
University of Alabama

Poster Announcement - 10/10/20254, 3:00pm-4:00pm, 1202 Patrick F Taylor Hall

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"Beyond Grad School: Career Paths in Academia, Industry, and National Labs"

Genevieve Palardy
Associate Professor
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department
Louisiana State University

Poster Announcement - 10/31/2025, 3:00pm-4:00pm, 12026 Patrick F Taylor Hall

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"TBD"

Gina Fioroni
Group Research Manager III-Chemical Engineering
Center for Integrated Mobility Sciences
National Energy Renewable Laboratory

Poster Announcement - 11/7/2025, 3:00pm-4:00pm, 1202 Patrick F Taylor Hall

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"TBD"

Karthik Duraisamy
Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering
University of Michigan

Poster Announcement - 11/21/2025, 9:00am-10:00am, 1253 Patrick F Taylor Hall

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Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer Series: "TBD"

J. N. Reddy
Member, National Academy of Engineering
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
O'Donnell Foundation Chair IV Professor
Director, Center of Innovation in Mechanics for Design and Manufacturing (CiMDM)
University Distinguished Professor
Regents Professor
Texas A&M University

Poster Announcement - 11/21/2025, 3:00pm-4:00pm, 1202 Patrick F Taylor Hall