In this seminar series, local scientists, researchers, and medical and industry professionals will share their passions and lead interactive discussions. Participants will hear a unique combination of interesting historical anecdotes and fun modern stories of the discoveries and innovations that are influencing the future of science and medicine today. In addition to bringing fresh perspective to popular issues, this seminar aims to highlight a variety of fascinating niche topics which you may have never heard of or thought about before, but which have real impact on all our lives. Favorite topics explored in past courses have included:
- Plant-based nutrition for maintaining strength and preventing falls
- Recent innovations in therapeutics and the study of cancer, malaria, and bacteria
- Climate change and plant strategies for water desalination
- Using diamonds as tiny quantum sensors
- Digital health, health technology, and artificial intelligence in healthcare
- Why computer speed matters and how it’s changing over time
- Building nature-inspired cities: windows based on shrimp skin No prior knowledge is required – just bring your curiosity!
Note: This course will not meet on Monday, October 13 and will resume the following the Monday.
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