Welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. I hope you are doing well on this unfortunately chilly weekend. As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.

Mind, Brain, and Society: Presidential Scholars in Conversation

  • Monday, March 3, 9 am to 4 pm. 
  • Jerome L. Greene Science Center, 9th Floor Lecture Hall. Registration required.
  • This event will showcase and celebrate the interdisciplinary community of past and present Presidential Scholars in Society and Neuroscience. It will feature a blend of presentations and discussions, focusing on research projects across Columbia’s campuses. The summit seeks to understand the evolution of the study of the mind, brain, and society. More information.

Columbia AI Summit – Morningside Campus

  • Tuesday, March 4, 9 am to 6:30 pm. 
  • Low Memorial Library. Registration required.
  • The Columbia AI summit will bring together experts to discuss all things AI, such as exploring new frontiers, asking if machines have free will, and discussing AI’s relationship to the climate crisis. Check out their website for the full schedule and speaker list.

Plastics Pollution & Community-Based Response

  • Tuesday, March 4, 5 to 7 pm. 
  • Union Theological Seminary, Stewart Room. Registration required.
  • The Center for Earth Ethics and Beyond Plastics are collaborating to present a workshop on the dangers of plastic pollution and how communities can respond. Organizing resources and dinner will be provided, and you are encouraged to bring your own plates and utensils! More information.

Renewable Energy in the US: A Discussion with Allan Marks

  • Thursday, March 6, 12:30 to 2 pm. 
  • Uris Hall, Room 141. Registration required.
  • Expert Allan Marks will unpack the complexities of renewable energy in the US, with a focus on recent regulatory and market impacts of Trump’s energy policies. This includes discussion on related executive orders, tariffs, tax credits, policy shifts, and more. More information.

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