by organizer | May 18, 2019
Why are we constantly asking “Big Questions” such as where we come from or what we are made of? Dr. Steven Goldfarb explains the reasons for human curiosity as well as its consequences, drawing on his experiences around the discovery of the Higgs Boson at...
by organizer | May 18, 2019
When a family member got diagnosed with cancer, Petra started to think about what is really important to her in life. She decided to think about her “Big Five”, the 5 goals she wants to reach in life. In her talk, she not only explains her Big Five and how...
by organizer | May 17, 2019
Did you know that art and technology can produce fascinating results when combined? Mike Tyka, who is both artist and computer scientist, talks about the power of neural networks. These algorithms are capable to transform computers into artists that can generate...
by organizer | May 17, 2019
Data is critical, but data has not always lead to success. If data is not communicated clearly, the results can be disastrous. Design lets us communicate data so it can be understood. Dr. Rankin believes that “when we’re fluent in visualizing our ideas, we can...
by organizer | May 17, 2019
To get to know someone, would you rather ask them 60 questions or observe them for 60 minutes? Using virtual reality, Dr. McCall tries to bring the wild into the laboratory and builds complex unpredictable environments to test people’s behaviors and experiences....
