November 14, 2023

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY RETIREE MESSAGE BOARD ON GOOGLE GROUPS

administered by Dr. Neville Clynes

ANALYSIS: “PICKING MEDIGAP PLANS,” by Professor Eli Noam (November 2023)

For more information, see the “Retirement Medical Insurance” section

on EPIC’s landing page.

Introducing some foundational concepts of quantum mechanics, Niccolò Bigagli will retrace the journey his lab made from building an experiment from an empty room to studying ultracold dipolar molecules, a central object of study in quantum physics. The laboratory is capable of cooling sodium and cesium (Na & Cs) atoms to ultracold temperatures and trapping them in a confined region of space. These can then be assembled into NaCs molecules in a controlled manner. NaCs molecules present a complex internal quantum structure and long-distance interactions capable of accessing the most exotic phases of matter. (Read More)

Niccolò Bigagli is currently a seventh-year graduate student in the Will Lab in the Physics Department at Columbia University. His work focuses on developing an understanding of the quantum mechanical rules governing the behavior of the fundamental constituents of matter: atoms and molecules.

Unleash your inner thespian with the EPIC Drama Society! Whether you’re a theater enthusiast, a storytelling lover, or simply enjoy great company, our Drama Society is your stage. We’ll gather EPICureans to read plays aloud, taking on character roles for an intimate theatrical experience. Professor Connie Nathanson guides our journey. Join us on November 17 at 12 pm. Contact epic@columbia.edu for more information. (Read More)

10–11 am Class practices breathing techniques and moves through some basic yoga poses, concentrating on alignment, balance, and flexibility.

11:15 am–12:15 pm Gentle/chair yoga, ideal for those of more limited mobility or flexibility.

Professor Emerita Ginny Papaioannou, a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, leads EPIC Yoga. No prior experience is required to join.

Renew securely online by making your annual

tax-deductible contribution to EPIC. Your contributions fund the

Douglas Chalmers Graduate Scholars Lectureship.

Or mail a check to:

Emeritus Professors in Columbia (EPIC)

202A Philosophy Hall, 1150 Amsterdam Avenue

Mail Code 9215

New York, NY 10027

Emeritus Professors in Columbia (EPIC) brings Columbia academic retirees together in professional and social fellowship with regular talks, fall and spring receptions, music performance, yoga and wellness sessions, and collaborative Columbia community initiatives,

such as the Douglas Chalmers Graduate Scholars Lectureship for young doctoral and post-doctoral scholars. EPIC is your powerful advocate for the retiree community.

Do you have questions about EPIC? Email us at epic@columbia.edu.