Past Events

2024

Data Science Institute

AI+Science Summer School 2024

Through July 19, 2024 Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation

This year’s speakers will focus on applications of AI and Machine learning in core areas of domain science – genetics and physics, materials and chemistry, energy sciences, climate sciences and bioinformatics. The goal of the program is to introduce a new generation of diverse interdisciplinary graduate students and researchers to the emerging field of AI + Science.

Jul 15
Gerry Gilmore

Brinson Lecture 2023-2024: Gerry Gilmore (University of Cambridge)

6:00–7:30 pm Venue SIX10

Gerry Gilmore, FRS, Emeritus Professor of Experimental Philosophy
Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge
“The Dynamic Milky Way – Seeing our Galaxy Evolve”

May 28
Charles Zuker

109th Annual Howard T. Ricketts Lecture--Neuroscientist Charles Zuker

4:00 pm Biological Sciences Learning Center, Room 109

Charles Zuker, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics and of Neuroscience at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons will give the 2024 Howard Taylor Ricketts Lecture for the Biological Sciences Division on Tuesday, May 21st at 4pm in the Biological Sciences Learning Center, Room 109. Zuker is known for his studies on how the brain represents our sensory experiences and how it transforms reception into perception. All university faculty, students, and staff are welcome to attend.

May 21
Data Science Institute

DSI Research Day

9:00 am–6:00 pm William Eckhardt Research Center, Room 161

Annual DSI Research Day features cutting-edge research talks from faculty labs, DSI research initiatives, and postdoctoral fellows.

May 16
Compton Lecture Series Spring 24 flyer

Compton Lecture Series - How Astrophysicists See the Universe

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Christoph Welling, UChicago
KICP Fellow

This is a lecture series about the different telescopes astrophysicists use and how they are used to learn about the universe.

It is free and open to the public.

May 11
Origins of Life Symposium

The Chicago Center for the Origins of Life Symposium

9:30 am–3:45 pm Ida Noyes Hall

The Chicago Center for the Origins of Life supports multidisciplinary research focused on understanding how life developed on Earth and the potential for life elsewhere. Please join us for a symposium featuring distinguished speakers and discussion.

May 9
Compton Lecture Series Spring 24 flyer

Compton Lecture Series - How Astrophysicists See the Universe

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Christoph Welling, UChicago
KICP Fellow

This is a lecture series about the different telescopes astrophysicists use and how they are used to learn about the universe.

It is free and open to the public.

May 4
Mind Bytes

Mind Bytes

12:00–5:00 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 30
Compton Lecture Series Spring 24 flyer

Compton Lecture Series - How Astrophysicists See the Universe

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Christoph Welling, UChicago
KICP Fellow

This is a lecture series about the different telescopes astrophysicists use and how they are used to learn about the universe.

It is free and open to the public.

Apr 27

DIRG Neurodiversity Meet-up

12:00–1:00 pm Virtual

All are welcome!
Self- or Clinically-diagnosed, parents, caregivers, and anyone wanting to learn more.

Neurodiversity includes ADHD, Autism, intellectual or speech divergence, mood disorders, OCD, and more.

Apr 24