Hot Science – Cool Talks

“Big Rivers on Mars!” September 18th

What can ancient rivers on Mars reveal about the planet’s past and its potential for life? In this Hot Science – Cool Talks with Timothy Goudge, explore ancient rivers, catastrophic floods, and massive drainage systems on Mars, and how the planet’s lack of plate tectonics shaped its unique landscape and potential for life.

“AI and Your Best Self” October 16th

What if AI could learn to see the world the way you do? Artificial intelligence is breaking free of chatbots and computer screens and moving into the physical world around us. Next-generation AI systems are learning to see, understand, and act in the world the way a person would. In this Hot Science – Cool Talks, pioneer Dr. Kristen Grauman will explore how these systems will one day coach you through a new skill, guide you through an unfamiliar place, or help with everyday tasks by watching and offering real-time feedback, making personalized learning more accessible.

“Food Glorious Food: How We Will Beat Hunger” November 13th

What does it take to build a food-secure future for Texas? This special panel event will bring together food experts and leaders working on food access and sustainability. The discussion will explore the challenges and solutions surrounding food security in Texas, featuring Raj Patel, Alex Racelis, Edwin Marty, and Adrian Lipscombe. Join us to learn more about the challenges and solutions shaping food security in our state.

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Hot Science – Cool Talks brings leading science, technology, engineering, and math professionals and their research to the community! Find out more about our events here. Registration will be available three weeks prior to each talk.