Basic Science
Lights the Way

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.

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.

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.

Zoom Link.

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.

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.