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Dive into complex materials with DSOFT!
Learn how to use graphs and networks to describe complex materials, while gaining hands-on experience with new software tools. To register, select the tutorial when signing up for the @apsphysics.bsky.social Summit Meeting!
📅 Sunday, March the 15th, 2026

Curious about the latest advancements in soft matter physics by young researchers? Join our Students’ Virtual Conference, on November 6th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET! We have a great lineup of 20 speakers covering a wide range of topics. Register via the QR code or via tinyurl.com/DSOFTConfere...

We are happy to announce the DSOFT Students’ Virtual Conference, on November 6, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET! We have a great lineup of 20 speakers covering a diverse range of topics in soft matter physics. Register via the link or QR code to participate! tinyurl.com/DSOFTConfere...

Today is your last day to submit an abstract for the APS Global Physics Summit 2026 scientific program and share your work with 14,000+ attendees from industry, academia, and major labs representing 41 APS units and committees! Submit by 5 pm ET at summit.aps.org/attend/abstr...

There's still time to submit an abstract for the 2026 #APSGlobalPhysicsSummit @apsphysics.bsky.social. By Thurs, 10/23: summit.aps.org

Trevor Jones and I invite submissions to the @apsdsoft.bsky.social focus session on Crafted Matter. Excited for invited talks from Lining Yao & @ttc.bsky.social !

We invite abstracts for “Physics of the Cytoskeleton” at the 2026 APS Global Summit in Denver. Join speakers Margaret Gardel @squishycell.bsky.social (Univ of Chicago) and Colm Kelleher (Syracuse)! This is @aps-dbio.bsky.social and @apsdsoft.bsky.social Session 04.01.03 with deadline Oct 23, 2025.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: DSOFT Applying to Graduate School Panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: DSOFT Applying to Graduate School Panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Register for the grad panel here: apsphysics.zoom.us/webinar/regi... and the postdoc panel here: apsphysics.zoom.us/webinar/regi... .

Are you looking to craft a compelling application for a future PhD or postdoc position? DSOFT is hosting two virtual panel discussions on October 9th! To register, follow the QR codes in the images or follow the links in post below!

Join our panel discussion "Applying for PhD positions in soft matter physics" on October 9th at 12 pm ET! Learn about how to find a program/advisor, get good recommendation letters, and craft a compelling application for graduate school. apsphysics.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

DSOFT invites students and recent graduates to participate in our Students’ Virtual Conference, on November 6th (10 a.m.-4 p.m. ET). The conference aims to discuss the latest advancements in soft matter physics by students. If you wish to present your work, please find details in the post below!

Image of computational modeling of pre-loading of translation molecules onto E. coli's ribosome, and its impact on mRNA translation (elongation) rate.

Recent work from the Zia Lab using computational modeling shows how E. coli preloads its ribosomes' tethers to speed up protein synthesis for faster bacterial growth, offering insights into microbial survival strategies! Check out at lnkd.in/gtaR_-AE

DSOFT Student Conference Abstract Submission Made with Fillout, the best way to make forms, surveys and quizzes your audience will answer.

You can submit one abstract for consideration at forms.aps.org/t/9K2AuUUd4Rus. For consideration, submit this form by September 19. We will notify selected speakers by October 8. If you are interested in attending but not presenting, more information and registration link will be available soon!

DSOFT invites students and recent graduates to participate in our Students’ Virtual Conference, on November 6th (10 a.m.-4 p.m. ET). The conference aims to discuss the latest advancements in soft matter physics by students. If you wish to present your work, please find details in the post below!

This evaporating droplet contains liquid crystal molecules, similar to those in your phone screen. When the molecules point in the same direction, they appear bright, allowing us to study the liquid-liquid phase separation into nematic phases. Video: Alex Klotz and Ahmad Zaghari #apsdsoft #physics

For thousands of years, people have used ribbon-like material such as reed strips to make woven baskets. New research demonstrates this method is not just aesthetically pleasing, but also offers higher resilience than continuous sheets! Read at doi.org/10.1103/9srl... #apsdsoft #physics.

Can't wait to see you all at the APS Global Physics Summit in Anaheim!! @apsphysics.bsky.social