Basic Science
Lights the Way
Division of Biological Sciences
Division of Mathematical & Physical Sciences
University of California, Berkeley
Spring 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
What Black Holes Reveal About Gravity's Strangest Properties
From hunting for black holes in the night sky, to discovering a new class of gravitational waves produced by black hole binaries, to studying how black holes obey the rules of quantum mechanics, three astrophysicists will expose how these mysterious massive objects hold the key to a fascinating new understanding of gravity.
Berkeley Science Breakthroughs in the News
Can CRISPR cure sickle cell disease? Does antimatter “fall up”? Can we harness the immune system to fight tuberculosis? Join us as our faculty experts break down some of the biggest scientific questions of the past year.
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The Science of Teaching
The spark that ignites a student’s curiosity for science and mathematics can happen anywhere, but it is crucially nurtured in the classroom. In this session, three Distinguished Teaching Award winners will discuss what it takes to engage students in scientific inquiry.
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From Neanderthals to Plants to Pathogens: Human Co-evolution With Other Organisms
As humans have evolved over the last 300 thousand years, we have shared the planet with many living things, interacting with and affecting one another in many ways. Join us as three biologists discuss the intricacies of our species’ co-evolution with other beings.
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Contact
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