Basic Science
Lights the Way
Division of Biological Sciences
Division of Mathematical & Physical Sciences
University of California, Berkeley
Fall 2024
UC Berkeley is renowned for cutting-edge, curiosity-driven scientific research that results in paradigm-shifting discovery — fundamentally changing our understanding of nature, the universe, and ourselves. This tradition continues as strong as ever. Do you share our curiosity? The College of Letters & Science’s Division of Biological Sciences and Division of Mathematical & Physical Sciences invite you to join this series of enlightening virtual discussions, featuring our brilliant faculty and students.
All events will be held via Zoom at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Use one of the Register buttons below to sign up in advance.
Schedule
Illuminating Discovery: The Role of Light in Basic Science
A physicist who alters the fundamental properties of materials. A neuroscientist who activates synapses in the brain. And an astronomer who unveils new stars and galaxies. Join us as these scientists explain how they conduct groundbreaking research using light as their primary tool.
Basic Science LIVE! It's Getting Hot in Here: Insights on a Warming World
Join us for the first ever live version of Basic Science Lights the Way, as a panel of experts on the atmospheric, microbial, and ecological consequences of climate change explore the critical aspects of this urgent topic. Our faculty will break down the ways in which global warming alters our world, from the changing environments of many ecosystems to the effects of a rising heat index to increasing extreme weather phenomena. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the pressing environmental challenges we face, and the research being done to address them.
This event is both in-person and online; the link will be published here when it’s available.
The Sound of Science: Connections between Neuroscience, Physics, and Music
Does sound have a shape? How does sound become meaning for biological organisms? Can music be reconstructed through brain wave recordings? These questions and more will be answered in this event exploring the intricate relationship between neuroscience, physics, and music.
Unearthing California's Prehistoric Past
Three paleontologists will describe their research on the ancient flora and fauna of our state, and what secrets it can reveal about the place we call home.
Flowing Frontiers: Insights into Fluid Dynamics
Fluid mechanics and dynamics play vital roles in many fields and on many scales. Hear from our scientists about how this area of research informs their work in earth science, mathematics, and engineering.
Contact
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