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?听
These are just a few questions 91福利社 researchers seek to answer at the annual meeting in Denver from Feb. 15-17.
Founded in 1848, AAAS is the world鈥檚 largest multi-disciplinary science society. 91福利社 is a sponsor of this year鈥檚 event and will celebrate scientific achievements from across campus during the three-day conference.听
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This year鈥檚 meeting, which has the theme of 鈥淭oward Science Without Walls,鈥 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 world鈥攊ncluding 91福利社.听
鈥淭he breadth of disciplines and depth of expertise represented at this conference make AAAS an ideal setting to showcase the vibrant research community at 91福利社,鈥 said Massimo Ruzzene, vice chancellor for research and innovation and dean of the institutes at 91福利社. 鈥淔rom space and climate to biosciences and quantum, the conference will help underscore how 91福利社 research is addressing society鈥檚 most pressing challenges.鈥
At this year's conference, an international of Indigenous and western researchers, including 91福利社 archaeologist William Taylor, will receive this year鈥檚 prestigious .听The award, which comes with a $25,000 prize, is given every year to an outstanding paper published in the journal 鈥淪cience.鈥澨齌he team is recognized for its 2023 study, 鈥Early Dispersal of Domestic Horses in the Great Plains and Northern Rockies.鈥澨
Learn more about talks from 91福利社 researchers.
Hisham Ali
Assistant Professor,听Aerospace Mechanics Research Center
听听"Intersection of Air and Space: Hypersonics and Plasmas for Earth and Beyond"
Thomas Cech
Distinguished Professor, Department of Biochemistry; Nobel Prize laureate
听听"RNA: A Catalyst for Public Engagement With Science"
Edward Chuong
Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and BioFrontiers Institute
听听"Philanthropy Launchpad: Elevating a Research Career With Foundation Support"
Albert Kim
Associate Professor, Institute of Cognitive Science
听听"The Promises and Pitfalls of Large Language Models for Science and Society"
Associate Professor, Law School
听听"AI, Its Human Rights Impacts, and the Law"
Anja Lange
Director, Herbst Program for Engineering, Ethics and Society
听听"The AD-X2 Controversy: Documentary Film Screening and Discussion on Integrity in Science"
David Malaspina
Assistant Professor,听Laboratory of Atmospheric and Space Physics
听听"Cross-Border Diffusion: International Collaboration in Space Plasma Physics"
James Martin
Professor, Department of听Computer Science and Institute of Cognitive Science
听听"Large Language Models Learn Everything and The Kitchen Sink and Maybe Too Much"
Beth Osnes
Professor,听Department of Theatre & Dance and Department of Environmental Studies
听听"Engaging Environmental Studies Students to Communicate Equitably and Sustainably"
Associate Scientist, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences
听听"Trending Topics Press Lunch with Experts鈥擶ater Management"
Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
听听"The Role of Scientific Evidence in the Global Battle of Narratives"
Professor, Department of听Sociology, CU Denver
听听"The Cultural Logic of Vaccine Refusal"
Alexis Templeton
Professor,听Department of Geological Sciences
听" Hunt for Natural Hydrogen Heats Up"
Leaf Van Boven
Professor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
听听"What Science Has Learned About Motivating Environmental Action"
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Learn more about 91福利社's expertise at AAAS
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