Frontiers in Science
Welcome to the 2020 season of our public lecture series, “Frontiers in Science.” As the Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, it gives me tremendous pleasure to invite you to explore the sciences with us. We have experts this season from a range of scientific disciplines who are coming to FAU to speak about: artificial intelligence, the geology of glaciers, the biology of extreme movement, how mathematical modeling is changing the world, understanding the Big Bang, a look inside nanomachines, and more. We’ve brought them to you from across the globe and from right here in our own community.
My hope is that these lectures move you to deeper learning, explain your world, ignite your discussions, and bring the richness of the sciences to you.
Keep your eye out for our "pop-up" talks later in the spring that we will add to the Frontiers' schedule.
I look forward to the opportunity of meeting you and sharing my vision for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University. It is never far from my mind that, without your help, we would not have the confidence to plan boldly for our student’s future or to continue the race to scientific excellence and discovery.
Join me as we begin a new exploration of the sciences together!
Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D.
Dean, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
2020 Public Lecture Series
JANUARY 17 | JANUARY 24 | FEBRUARY 7 | ||
“How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are Redefining Neuroscience”
Michael Smirnov, Ph.D.
Location: FAU General Classroom North (GN), room 102
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“The Secret Lives of Glaciers”
M Jackson, Ph.D.
Location: FAU General Classroom North (GN), room 101 REGISTER FOR TICKETS |
“From Fast to Ultra-Fast: The Biological World of Extreme Movement”
Sheila Patek, Ph.D.
Location: FAU General Classroom North
(GN), room 102 |
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FEBRUARY 21 | MARCH 6 | MARCH 20 Talk is Cancelled | ||
“Digital Dinosaurs and Diseases”
Ryan Carney, Ph.D.
Location: FAU General Classroom North
(GN), room
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“How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the World”
William Hahn, Ph.D.
Location: FAU General Classroom North
(GN),
room 102 |
“Understanding the Big Bang: The Universe Beyond Einstein”
Ivan Agullo, Ph.D.
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APRIL 3 Talk is Cancelled | APRIL 24 - Virtual Talk | MAY 12 - Virtual Talk and Hubble Film | ||
“Capturing Molecular Movies of Nanomachines with Ultrafast Spectroscopy"
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“Tuning Fish: Changing Skeletons and Swimming"Marianne Porter, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at FAU In partnership with Manatee Lagoon
Virtual Talk Through Zoom OR Click here for more details about the talk. No registration required.
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"The Most Important Hubble Photos Ever Taken"
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MAY 20 - Virtual Talk | Look for future talks! | |||
Left to right: Kate Detwiler, Ph.D., and Rindy Anderson, Ph.D. “Virtual LIVE@Frost Science, Animal Behavior: Bird Songs and Monkey Business"
Rindy Anderson, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, FAU and A joint lecture in Partnership with Frost Museum of Science Time: 2:00 p.m., streamed live from the Frost Museum of Science Facebook page. Click here for more details about the talk. No registration required.
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Look for talks at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium later and other locations in the spring!
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All lectures are free and open to the public.
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Directions to General Classroom North (GN), Room 102
FAU General Classroom North, Boca Raton Campus |
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Click here to view a map for Parking Lot 4.
Make a Gift, Make a Difference
Frontiers in Science is made possible by the generous donations of our attendees. If you would like to support the series or make a gift to benefit our students, click the Give a Gift link below or please contact Kelly Kirkpatrick at 561-297-2689 or ekirkpatrickmarm@fau.edu. Your tax-deductible gift may also be made in the form of a check to: FAU Foundation, Inc. Please include “Frontiers in Science” or “Science Student Support” in the memo line.
Supported By
The FAU Lifelong Learning Society
A Warren Lloyd Holtzman Seed Grant
Eric H. Shaw, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor Institute for Learning in Retirement |
Planning CommitteeTerrence Barnhardt, Ph.D. |
For more information, contact Zach Greathouse at zgreatho@fau.edu.
Click here to view the 2020 Frontiers in Science Lecture Series.
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