Basic Science
Lights the Way
Division of Biological Sciences
Division of Mathematical & Physical Sciences
University of California, Berkeley
Fall 2026
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
The Latest in Neuroscience: From Speech to Stroke Therapies
Two years after its establishment, the UC Berkeley Department of Neuroscience has recruited some of the most cutting edge researchers in the field. Hear from some of our department's faculty members about their innovations in stroke and aphasia recovery research.
More than the Sum of Its Parts: "Emergence" in Physics and Mathematics
In science, a fascinating phenomenon occurs across disciplines when a system gains new properties that its individual parts do not have on their own. This occurrence is known as emergence, and it has implications in many areas from quantum materials to mathematics to biology. Come hear from experts about this theory and what they look for in their own research.
AI and Education: A Conversation about Where We Are and Where We're Headed
It's a simple truth that the acceleration of artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed the academic landscape, and its influence is felt in the classroom, in research, and in the way students study. Hear from our top faculty in biology and astrophysics about how this rapidly advancing technology is changing the way they teach and the way students learn.
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