Past Events

2025

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AI and Scholarly Content

11:00 am–12:30 pm Regenstein Library, Room 122A-B

This panel discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) and scholarly content will feature Dave Hansen, Executive Director of Author’s Alliance, and Ben Zhao, Neubauer Professor of Computer Science at the University of Chicago. Open to all University of Chicago faculty, students, and staff with registration.

May 19

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

May 17

Brinson Lecture 2025 - Saul Perlmutter

6:00 pm Adler Planetarium (Johnson Star Theater)

What We Learn When We Learn that the Universe is Accelerating

Saul Perlmutter
Franklin W. and Karen Weber Dabby Professor, Nobel Laureate, UC Berkeley

May 14

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

May 10

Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning Spring Pedagogy Symposium

11:00 am–2:15 pm Regenstein Library 122

Every Spring Quarter, the CCTL invites the UChicago community to learn from and talk together with a distinguished speaker in higher education pedagogy. This year’s Spring Pedagogy Symposium will provide a space for discussion, learning, and community-building with John Warner. Keynote address: More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI

May 9

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

May 3

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

Apr 26

Mind Bytes 2025--Research Computing Expo and Symposium

12:00 pm Ida Noyes Hall

Mind Bytes is a celebration of scholarship and research computing. It is a unique event that brings together faculty, staff, and students from every corner of the University who share an interest in high-end computing, data, scientific visualization, and the use of computation and data to advance what is considered state of the art in their fields.

Apr 23

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

Apr 19

Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series | Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries

11:00 am Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Room 106

Neutrinos: Detectors and Discoveries
Thomas Wester
Robert McCormick Fellow

This series will explore neutrinos and the incredible machines built to detect them. We will discuss what makes neutrinos unique, neutrino experiments, and current unsolved questions to see how these tiny particles may lead to the next big discoveries in physics.

This event is free and for the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!

Apr 12