Welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.

Urban Climate Change: Research & its Application in Urban Green Space

• Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 4 to 6 pm.
• In-person at Dodge Room in Earl Hall. Registration required.
• Experts in sustainability, including representatives from NYC Parks and the Central Park Conservancy, will discuss how urban green spaces like parks play a crucial role in climate resilience in urban spaces. More information.

Tissue Talks: Adam Engler, UC San Diego

• Wednesday, October 9 at 3 pm.
• Online via Zoom. Registration required. 
• As a part of the weekly Biomedical Engineering Tissue Talks series, Adam Engler from UC San Diego will discuss his research on how the physical and chemical properties of cellular environments affect their function. More information. 

Where Ideas Come From: Thought, Movement, and the Brain

• Thursday, October 10, 6:30 to 8 pm.
• In-person at the Lenfest Center for the Arts. Registration required.
• This discussion will explore the relationship between movement and thought, particularly in dance. They will investigate how memory is stored in the body and how it affects those devoted to dance. They will also examine the motivations behind studying choreographer George Balanchine’s work. More information.

How Can Universities Accelerate Environmental and Climate Justice?

• Friday, October 11, 11 am to 12 pm.
• In-person at The Forum. Registration recommended.
• This panel focuses on how universities can contribute to environmental and climate justice, focusing on concrete steps in curriculum, research, and practices to further this cause. More information.

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