2021
James Carpenter: The Structure of Transparency
5:30–6:30 pm Online
Physics & Contemporary Architecture Guest Lecture Series Spring ‘21
The University of Chicago Physics Profs. Sid Nagel and Heinrich Jaeger invite the public to the 8 lectures of the course PHSC11800 Physics & Contemporary Architecture, featuring a top flight of architects and structural engineers discussing contemporary structures and their relationship to physics. All lectures take place on Thursdays at 5:30pm CST and they will be presented online as live video conferences.
DeepTechU venture conference
Through April 22, 2021 Online
The University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is pleased to announce the launch of DeepTechU, a venture conference showcasing deep tech innovation and 48 investor-ready companies from universities and national labs. The virtual conference will take place April 20-22, 2021, and feature quick pitches as well as discussions with industry experts and entrepreneurs. PSD start-ups will be presenting.
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Ryerson Lecture with Prof. Neil Shubin
5:00–6:00 pm Online
Prof. Neil Shubin, a pioneering University of Chicago paleontologist and evolutionary biologist and bestselling author, has been selected to give this year’s Nora and Edward Ryerson Lecture. Shubin, who discovered ‘missing link’ between fish and land animals, will speak about “Your Inner Fish.”
COVID-19 Vaccines: Understanding the science and beyond
1:00–2:30 pm Online
This panel will bring together members of the University and the broader Hyde Park community to facilitate exchange of information and address concerns. We will ask and answer vaccine-related questions in a manner that is accessible to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. We will go beyond the hard science to address the larger social issues concerning the pandemic and vaccine rollout including bioethics, influences of politics and public opinion on health behavior, and medical mistrust and vaccine hesitancy. We hope to arrive at meaningful actions to address the racial and socio-economic inequities that have only been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Earth Week stewardship: campus and community hands-on clean up
All day Cancelled
Earth Week stewardship: All UChicago members are invited to a campus and community hands-on litter clean up. Complimentary tools, gloves, supplies provided so you can join the stewardship effort to clean up campus, the Midway, and surrounding parks. Supply Pick Up will take place outside of Harper Memorial Library, 9–11 AM.
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ENERGY STAR Benchmarking with James Novack: A Chicago Studies Data in Dialogue session
4:10–5:10 pm Online
Part of Earth Week 2021, join Chicago Studies and Environmental Frontiers for a one hour Data in Dialogue session with the University of Chicago’s Facilities Services Data Analyst, James Novack. During this interactive conversation, students and staff alike will have the opportunity to directly experience a deep dive into the ENERGY STAR data portal, take a look at how the University’s environmental impact is displayed within the campus’ energy use benchmarking, and speak with James concerning questions about the aforementioned topic.
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Erleen Hatfield: Physics of Long-Span Structures
5:30–6:30 pm Online
Physics & Contemporary Architecture Guest Lecture Series Spring ‘21
The University of Chicago Physics Profs. Sid Nagel and Heinrich Jaeger invite the public to the 8 lectures of the course PHSC11800 Physics & Contemporary Architecture, featuring a top flight of architects and structural engineers discussing contemporary structures and their relationship to physics. All lectures take place on Thursdays at 5:30pm CST and they will be presented online as live video conferences.
Richard Talaske: Architectural Acoustic Design
5:30–6:30 pm Online
Physics & Contemporary Architecture Guest Lecture Series Spring ‘21
The University of Chicago Physics Profs. Sid Nagel and Heinrich Jaeger invite the public to the 8 lectures of the course PHSC11800 Physics & Contemporary Architecture, featuring a top flight of architects and structural engineers discussing contemporary structures and their relationship to physics. All lectures take place on Thursdays at 5:30pm CST and they will be presented online as live video conferences.
Mind Bytes 2021
1:00–4:00 pm Online
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. The theme for discussion for this year’s event is From AI to Quantum Computing: Towards a Transformative Research Ecosystem.
Mind Bytes will feature faculty lightning talks, a fireside chat, and a keynote address.
MLA Faculty Spotlight Lecture: Einstein's Cosmic Legacy with Prof. Rocky Kolb
6:15–7:45 pm Online
Thursday, March 11, UChicago Master of Liberal Arts hosts Prof. Rocky Kolb, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, leading a discussion about the life, work, and legacy of the Nobel Prize winner who revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos and whose name has become synonymous with Genius.