This event is in the past.It took place on May 15, 2026 at Rackham Auditorium.










Peek behind the curtain of cutting-edge science as a PhD candidate defends their research on receptor detection tools. The 1920s Earl Lewis Room offers velvet seats and gold detailing that make even molecular biology feel cinematic.
Academic presentation
Cutting-edge science
Historic 1920s venue
Free public access
Tips
🏛️"Beautiful, art deco space from the 1920s"
🪑"Not a bad seat in the house"
💻Join via Zoom if you can't make it in person
Aubrey Putansu - Dissertation Defense
Burns Park










Peek behind the curtain of cutting-edge science as a PhD candidate defends their research on receptor detection tools. The 1920s Earl Lewis Room offers velvet seats and gold detailing that make even molecular biology feel cinematic.
Academic presentation
Cutting-edge science
Historic 1920s venue
Free public access
Tips
🏛️"Beautiful, art deco space from the 1920s"
🪑"Not a bad seat in the house"
💻Join via Zoom if you can't make it in person
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