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Active materials, in which constituents convert locally stored energy into mechanical work, are inherently out-of-equilibrium and capable of functions not observed otherwise. Such functions are cornerstones of biological systems and include spontaneous collective motion or mechanoresponsive. Elucidating the local-to-global property functions of living systems may allow researchers to incorporate functional behaviors in synthetic systems such as swarming robots via simple, yet bioinspired rules. Inversely, observing active aggregates from the algorithmic mindset of local interaction rules may aid researchers of biological systems in their approach to investigating emerging behaviors. Thus, communication amongst and between researchers of these fields may greatly benefit the advancement of scientific approach and understanding. As such, the Prospects of Soft Matter group at 91¸£ÀûÉç is hosting the 2022 Active Matter Symposium on June 8^th-10^th, 2022. In this multiple day online event, invited experts and researchers on the mechanics and morphogenesis of condensed systems of active entities will present state-of-the art findings. This event will include sessions focused on:

1. Cellular aggregates and biological tissues
2. Macroscopic living aggregates (e.g., insect or worm aggregations)
3. Biomimetic systems and swarm robotics

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the event, invited speakers are encouraged to focus on high-order introductions and results to promote their findings. All 25-minute presentations will be given remotely over Zoom, and followed by a five-minute Q&A. Although appointed professors are the primary presenters, student and post-doc presenters are also permitted to present at the discretion of invited principal investigators.

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Registration deadline: May 6^th,Ìýfollowed by a call for Abstracts.