Past Events

AI, Creativity, and the Limits of Data, with Jason Salavon

2:00 pm Eckhardt Research Center, 161

In his talk AI, Creativity, and the Limits of Data, Jason Salavon will explore his evolving art practice, which navigates the interplay between autonomous computational processes and traditional creative methods.

Physics With A Bang!

11:00 am–4:00 pm Kersten Physics Teaching Center, Rm 106

Physics With A Bang! is a science event for the entire family! Enjoy fast, loud, surprising and beautiful physics demos, plus lab tours!

Free Admission
Shows 11 AM and 2 PM
Lab Tours 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Demo Alley (Interactive Science Demos) 11 AM – 4 PM

Compton Lecture Series - Understanding the Building Blocks of Nature with Particle Collisions and AI

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Anthony Badea
Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow

This lecture series will discuss the forefront of research in particle physics, focusing on accelerator-based experiments to understand the conditions, objectives, and technology needs. In particular, the series will highlight how new computing hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) are opening up novel experimental programs.

This event is free and for the public.

Compton Lecture Series - Understanding the Building Blocks of Nature with Particle Collisions and AI

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Anthony Badea
Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow

This lecture series will discuss the forefront of research in particle physics, focusing on accelerator-based experiments to understand the conditions, objectives, and technology needs. In particular, the series will highlight how new computing hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) are opening up novel experimental programs.

This event is free and for the public.

Compton Lecture Series - Understanding the Building Blocks of Nature with Particle Collisions and AI

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Anthony Badea
Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow

This lecture series will discuss the forefront of research in particle physics, focusing on accelerator-based experiments to understand the conditions, objectives, and technology needs. In particular, the series will highlight how new computing hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) are opening up novel experimental programs.

This event is free and for the public.

The Research Computing Center Open House

2:00–5:00 pm John Crerar Library - Kathleen A. Zar Room

Attendees will participate in interactive demonstrations to learn more about the research we support, the systems we provide, and more. This is also a great opportunity to visit the University’s data center (shuttle provided). Come and meet our team and network with other researchers. Light refreshments provided.

Compton Lecture Series - Understanding the Building Blocks of Nature with Particle Collisions and AI

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Anthony Badea
Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow

This lecture series will discuss the forefront of research in particle physics, focusing on accelerator-based experiments to understand the conditions, objectives, and technology needs. In particular, the series will highlight how new computing hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) are opening up novel experimental programs.

This event is free and for the public.

Compton Lecture Series - Understanding the Building Blocks of Nature with Particle Collisions and AI

11:00 am KPTC Room 106

Anthony Badea
Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellow

This lecture series will discuss the forefront of research in particle physics, focusing on accelerator-based experiments to understand the conditions, objectives, and technology needs. In particular, the series will highlight how new computing hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) are opening up novel experimental programs.

This event is free and for the public.

Interactions Of Solar Geoengineering With Mitigation Climate Responses

12:00–2:00 pm University of Chicago Law School Faculty Lounge

“Interactions Of Solar Geoengineering With Mitigation And Other Climate Responses” presented by Professor Barbara Koremenos (Political Science at the University of Michigan) and Professor Edward A. Parson (School of Law at the University of California, Los Angeles).

The 2024 Coleman R. Seskind Lecture

4:00–6:00 pm Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery, Room 1103

Dr. Richard Henderson gives the 3rd annual Coleman R. Seskind Lecture in the Biological Sciences: “Extending the reach of Cryo-EM,” from 4-5pm in KCBD 1103.  (Informal reception to immediately follow the lecture, from 5-6pm in the 1st floor lobby.)