Wonderfest: Cosmic EvolutionThe scientific exploration of our origins began in earnest with Copernicus, Galileo, and Darwin. Now, our rich cosmic understanding is detailed and well-tested; it even has far-reaching implications for other aspects of people’s lives, including philosophy, religion, and politics.Speaker: Eliot Quataert, UC Berkeley
This seminar will focus on science communication and the increasingly important role of scientists as communicators. Drawing from social science research, this seminar will look at ways to increase public awareness of climate change impacts and solutions as well as provide best practices for facilitating behavior change. Examples from the ...
7:00-7:25: Susan Moffat(UC Berkeley's Global Urban Humanities Initiative) on "The Albany Bulb: From Dump to Art Park...and Ecological Research Station?"Working to preserve the creative aspects of the Albany Bulb, a landfill...Read more7:25-7:50: Evie Leder(Video Artist) on "#NSFW Looking / Seeing"Art that looks at things you are not supposed to...Read more7:50-8:10: ...