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.
AI & Local News: Challenges and Opportunities for Journalism in NY
- Monday, September 9 from 6 to 8 pm.
- In-person at the 3rd Floor Lecture Hall at Pulitzer Hall.
- Columbia Journalism Professor Juan Manuel Benítez will be joined by a group of journalists, senators, and business leaders to discuss how Artificial Intelligence will impact local journalism and the future of local news in New York. More information.
Columbia University Formula Racing Meeting
- Monday, September 9 from 9 pm.
- In-person; registration required by mid-Monday for the location.
- Columbia Formula Racing has an open meeting this Monday to all interested in joining! This club designs, constructs, and finances a racecar and allows students to learn problem-solving skills and have hands-on training. More information.
Tissue Talks: Sarah Heilshorn, Stanford University
- Wednesday, September 11 from 3 pm.
- Online via Zoom. Registration required.
- As a part of the weekly Biomedical Engineering Tissue Talks series, Sarah Heilshorn from Stanford University will discuss her interests in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. More information.
Gregory Radick – Disputed Inheritance
- Wednesday, September 11 from 6:30 to 8 pm.
- Online and in-person at Room 432 Gallatin School at NYU. Registration required.
- As a part of the New York History of Science Lecture Series, Gregory Radick will discuss his book, Disputed Inheritance, which focuses on how discoveries and debate led to the understanding of genetics that we know today and its future possibilities. More information.
Obesity: Understanding the Biology & Exercising Effective Management
- Friday, September 13 from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
- Online via Zoom. Registration required.
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center is leading an event addressing the challenging scenarios in understanding the management of obesity. These presentations plan to deliver novel and up-to-date information on obesity and its management. More information.
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