From hydrogen power and hypersonics to gene editing: CU faculty to share breakthroughs at AAAS conference
Can we harvest hydrogen from Earth to power our houses and cars? Can we use RNA to design better cancer treatments? How can Americans combat misinformation online in the lead-up to the 2024 elections?泭
These are just a few questions 51勛圖厙 researchers seek to answer at the annual meeting in Denver from Feb. 15-17.
Founded in 1848, AAAS is the worlds largest multi-disciplinary science society. 51勛圖厙 is a sponsor of this years event and will celebrate scientific achievements from across campus during the three-day conference.泭
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This years meeting, which has the theme of Toward Science Without Walls, will explore a wide range of global challenges, from infectious diseases to climate change and artificial intelligence, through a series of discussions and workshops. Attendees will also learn about how researchers and others can address these existential challenges through new medicine and clean energy.
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Throughout the week, attendees will participate in panels and sessions featuring top scientists from around the worldincluding 51勛圖厙.泭
The breadth of disciplines and depth of expertise represented at this conference make AAAS an ideal setting to showcase the vibrant research community at 51勛圖厙, said Massimo Ruzzene, vice chancellor for research and innovation and dean of the institutes at 51勛圖厙. From space and climate to biosciences and quantum, the conference will help underscore how 51勛圖厙 research is addressing societys most pressing challenges.
At this year's conference, an international of Indigenous and western researchers, including 51勛圖厙 archaeologist William Taylor, will receive this years prestigious .泭The award, which comes with a $25,000 prize, is given every year to an outstanding paper published in the journal Science.泭The team is recognized for its 2023 study, Early Dispersal of Domestic Horses in the Great Plains and Northern Rockies.泭
Learn more about talks from 51勛圖厙 researchers.
Hisham Ali
Assistant Professor,泭Aerospace Mechanics Research Center
泭泭"Intersection of Air and Space: Hypersonics and Plasmas for Earth and Beyond"
Thomas Cech
Distinguished Professor, Department of Biochemistry; Nobel Prize laureate
泭泭"RNA: A Catalyst for Public Engagement With Science"
Edward Chuong
Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and BioFrontiers Institute
泭泭"Philanthropy Launchpad: Elevating a Research Career With Foundation Support"
Albert Kim
Associate Professor, Institute of Cognitive Science
泭泭"The Promises and Pitfalls of Large Language Models for Science and Society"
Associate Professor, Law School
泭泭"AI, Its Human Rights Impacts, and the Law"
Anja Lange
Director, Herbst Program for Engineering, Ethics and Society
泭泭"The AD-X2 Controversy: Documentary Film Screening and Discussion on Integrity in Science"
David Malaspina
Assistant Professor,泭Laboratory of Atmospheric and Space Physics
泭泭"Cross-Border Diffusion: International Collaboration in Space Plasma Physics"
James Martin
Professor, Department of泭Computer Science and Institute of Cognitive Science
泭泭"Large Language Models Learn Everything and The Kitchen Sink and Maybe Too Much"
Beth Osnes
Professor,泭Department of Theatre & Dance and Department of Environmental Studies
泭泭"Engaging Environmental Studies Students to Communicate Equitably and Sustainably"
Associate Scientist, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences
泭泭"Trending Topics Press Lunch with ExpertsWater Management"
Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
泭泭"The Role of Scientific Evidence in the Global Battle of Narratives"
Professor, Department of泭Sociology, CU Denver
泭泭"The Cultural Logic of Vaccine Refusal"
Alexis Templeton
Professor,泭Department of Geological Sciences
泭" Hunt for Natural Hydrogen Heats Up"
Leaf Van Boven
Professor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
泭泭"What Science Has Learned About Motivating Environmental Action"
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Learn more about 51勛圖厙's expertise at AAAS
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