PLEASE JOIN US TO “EXPERIENCE ASU”
Tuesday, February 17
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
SkySong, Building No. 3
1365 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, 85257 map
Cost: $140 | Full-day participation
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“Experience ASU” is your opportunity to take part in the knowledge and talent that thrive at a major research university. Gain new insight and deepen your involvement in Arizona State University’s outstanding work by engaging with the scholars and researchers on the frontlines of discovery.
During this daylong program, you will hear four 70-minute lectures given by top ASU faculty and participate in a Q&A session for each one. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your knowledge of the world and your relationship with ASU.
Courses
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Who Wants Your Genetic Information? And for What?
This presentation will describe the trend of and reasons for population-wide whole genome sequencing, and identify the many potential uses your DNA may have – some beneficial, some worrisome, some entertaining and some mind-boggling.
Presenter:
Gary Marchant, Regents Professor and Lincoln Professor of Emerging Technologies, Law and Ethics
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Life, the Universe and Everything: From the Beginning of Time to the Origins of the Future
Hear about exciting new developments in our understanding of the universe and how the Origins Project facilitates and broadcasts these important discoveries to the public in an accessible, innovative format.
Presenter:
Lawrence Krauss, Foundation Professor, School of Earth and Space Exploration and director, Origins Project
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The War to End All Wars: The Lasting Legacies of World War I
This presentation will look at the long-lasting effects of the Great War that engulfed the world in 1914. It will emphasize how the war shaped the 20th century and changed the world political order, leading to the creation of the Soviet Union and the Cold War.
Presenter:
Kyle Longley, Dean’s Faculty Fellow, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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As a Matter of Fact, it IS Rocket Science …
Discover the breadth and depth of research and innovation stemming from the field of aerospace engineering. This presentation will introduce ASU’s vibrant aerospace engineering program and include topics ranging from testing of rocket fuels to the interaction of humans and robots.
Presenter:
Valana Wells, program chair, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy
Registration required | Lunch and complimentary parking provided
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For more information, contact Vanessa Barrera de Leyvas at
480-965-4814 or vanessa.barrera@asu.edu