2021
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.
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CDAC Distinguished Speaker Series: Kate Crawford (NYU)
5:00–6:00 pm Online
Join us for an exciting lecture from Kate Crawford, NYU professor and leading researcher of the social implications of data systems, machine learning and artificial intelligence
Monday, March 8, 2020 5:00pm CT (public livestream and Zoom for registered attendees)
International Women's Day Panel moderated by Angela V. Olinto
12:00–1:00 pm Online
To celebrate United Nations International Women’s Day on March 8, PSD EDI is hosting a panel moderated by Angela V. Olinto, Dean of the Physical Sciences.
This year’s UN theme is “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.”
Dean Angela V. Olinto will moderate a panel of students, faculty and academics centered on the perspectives of women in STEM, their views on what being a leader means, and the impact they are making in the sciences.
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CDAC Distinguished Speaker Series: Deirdre Mulligan, UC Berkeley
3:00–4:00 pm Online
Join us for an exciting lecture from Deirdre Mulligan, Professor & Director of Berkeley Center for Law & Technology at UC Berkeley
Monday, March 1, 2020 3:00pm CT (public livestream and Zoom for registered attendees)
Black History Month: Spoken Word Performance with Young Chicago Authors
4:00–5:00 pm Online
To commemorate Black History Month in February, the PSD invites all community members to virtually attend. Join us to hear poets from Young Chicago Authors perform their unique pieces reflecting their realities as Chicago-land community members and their perspectives on Black History Month.
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CDAC Distinguished Speaker Series: Timnit Gebru, Ethical AI Researcher
3:00–4:00 pm Online
Join us for an exciting lecture from Timnit Gebru, Ethical AI Researcher
Monday, February 22, 2020 3:00pm CT (public livestream and Zoom for registered attendees)
Black History Month: Community Engagement & Outreach Speaker and Panel
1:00–2:00 pm Online
To commemorate Black History Month in February, the PSD invites all community members to virtually attend. Join us to hear our speakers share insight on the South Side community and how you can participate in Community Outreach and Engagement.
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CDAC Distinguished Speaker Series: Andrea G. Parker, Georgia Tech, Trends & Implications of COVID-19 Information Exposure Amongst Vulnerable Populations
11:00 am–12:00 pm Online
Join us for an exciting lecture from Andrea G. Parker, Associate Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech.
Tuesday, February 16, 2020 11:00 am CT (public livestream and Zoom for registered attendees)
Picture A Scientist Screening
Through February 18, 2021 Online
Register to watch the feature-length documentary film Picture a Scientist, which leads viewers on a journey deep into a group of women scientists’ own experiences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. You’ll receive a link to the film enabling you to watch it online at any time February 12 - 18.