The Science Scene


Resilient Earth
Ongoing, through April 30, 2025

"Resilient Earth." An immersive exhibit showcasing sustainability and empowering people to recognize their existing contributions to the health of the planet and help them discover the path to a more resilient future. The exhibit is a collaboration between Science Gallery Atlanta and Accenture.

Tuesday, December 3

"Modeling Human Cortical Assembly in Health and Disease Using Human Brain Organoids." Emory geneticist Fikri Birey will give a talk. At noon in the Rollins Research Center.

"Public Health Communication and Transnational Activism: Reflections on the 40th Anniversary of the Bhopal Disaster, with a Discussion of the Conyers Chemical Plant Fire." Writing Across Emory and Rollins School of Public Health host an event featuring Shivani Patel. At noon via Zoom.

Wednesday, December 4

"How to Tell a Story Powerful Enough to Open Minds and Change the World." Pioneering climate scientist Roxana Chicas will give a keynote on how to share scientific knowledge through human narrative, featuring clips from the 2024 documentary "Deadly Heat." A panel will build upon her talk with examples spanning film, virtual reality, theater and gaming. They will discuss how these seemingly different media all apply the fundamental building blocks of exceptional storytelling to advance social and environmental justice. At 3 pm in Nell Hodgson School of Nursing.

"The Innermost House: A Memoir Launch and Discussion." A discussion with Cynthia Blakeley, author of the newly published "The Innermost House: A Memoir,"and Robyn Fivush, Emory professor emerita of psychology. At 4:30 pm in PAIS 290.

"The White House Effect." Emory Climate Reality Project presents a special screening of a documentary on the dramatic origin story of the climate crisis and how a political battle in the George H.W. Bush administration changed the course of history. A discussion with the documentary's producer, Noah Stahl, will follow the screening. From 5:30 to 8:30 pm in Callaway, Room 105.

Friday, December 6

"Science and Technology Behind Greenhouse Gas Monitoring." Yin Wang, CEO of HealthyPhoton, is featured in Emory Climate Talks. HealthyPhoton is one of China's leading high-tech companies focused on ultrasensitive gas-sensing applications. At 3 pm in the Math and Science Center, Room W502.

Tuesday, December 10

"AI Data Lab Showcase." Students will present their projects applying data science and artificial intelligence methods to address humanitarian issues such as food insecurity, bias in art and business development in Atlanta. At 6 pm in Goizueta Business School, Room 130.

Wednesday, December 11

"A Discussion on Global Climate Change." Anxiety about climate change has a long history, including alarms about excessive heat and cold. These concerns rose to a climax in the late 20th century as industrialization accelerated around the world. Emory historian Patrick Allitt will discuss this topic during a lunch sponsored by the Atlanta Council on International Relations. At 11:30 am at the Capital City Club. Advanced registration required.

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