Sharp Minds

Start the month the smart way

Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries in a friendly, inviting environment. These lectures address hot topics on the first Monday of every month, in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Stay for a special noon documentary showing.

The Sharp Minds lecture is free with general admission or a Senior Monday ticket.

Lecturers

Jon Pokorski. A man smiling with a blue Hawaiian shirt, yellow flowers.

Dec 2

Can Biology Solve the Plastic Pollution Problem?

Dr. Jessica Cassin. Blond woman smiling on dark dress with white flower stamped.

Dr. Jessica Cassin

Nov 4

Sins of Our Fathers: Can epigenetic inheritance explain the heredity of common diseases?

Sharp Minds. A man with glasses and black T-shirt.

Oct 7

The Skinny on Ozempic

Katelyn Miyasaki. Portrait of a woman of asian descend wearing glasses and short-sleeve blouse and long black hair.

Katelyn Miyasaki

Aug 5

Advances in COVID-19 Mitigation Technologies

David Stegman, PhD

David Stegman, PhD

Jul 1

How the Indian Continent Broke the ‘tectonic speed limit!’

Eric Michelsen

Eric L. Michelsen, PhD

Jun 3

Shooting the Moon—Getting Down with Gravity

Michael Frazier - Sharp Minds

Michael Frazier, PhD

May 6

Metamaterials: What's That?

Melanie Dratva

Melanie Dratva, BS

Apr 1

The Role of Sex/Gender & Lifestyle on Alzheiner's Disease Risk

Dr. Erin Sundermann

Dr. Erin Sundermann

Apr 1

The Role of Sex/Gender & Lifestyle on Alzheiner's Disease Risk

An indian woman with shoulder length dark hair wearing a blue checkered collared shirt smiles casually in front of a grey background

Priyanka Saminathan, PhD

Mar 4

Why are women more likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease?

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