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Joaquin Grefa
City Coordinator
I am a NP3M postdoc working on nuclear theory at KSU. I study phenomena ranging from the early universe, heavy-ion collisions, neutron stars and their mergers, and black holes. Once attending a Pint of Science event in my home country, Ecuador, I am now excited to organize one here in Kent (OH).
Maci Kesler
Event Manager
I'm a PhD student in nuclear/particle physics from Las Vegas. I work at KSU modeling simulations of exclusive diffractive vector meson production for the upcoming Electron-Ion Collider. I'm happy to be part of Pint of Science and I can't wait to see the impact it has here in our community!
Mateus Pelicer
Event Manager
I am a postdoctoral researcher at Kent State University, and I investigate the properties of compact stars. I am interested in knowing the particles that make up the star, how they transport heat and electricity, and how they affect real measurements.
Thomas Franzem
Event Manager
I am a postdoctoral researcher that studies multiple facets of insect community ecology using advanced computational approaches. My research focuses on algorithmic tools to detect shifts in population trajectory, multi-scale drivers of occurrence and distribution, and trophic interaction models.