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November 12, 2024
Making Sense of Science in Policy and Politics
Roger Pielke, Jr.
Roger Pielke, Jr., political scientist, mathematician, author of "Making Sense of Science, Policy and Politics" and founder of the Sports Governance Center at CU Boulder will tackle an extremely complex and oftentimes controversial theme: Climate Change and Energy Policy.
Lecture
December 3, 2024
Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Sports Broadcasting
Taylor McGregor
You may recognize this native Coloradan as the popular host reporter for the Chicago Cubs or during an ESPN broadcast of a favorite college football game. Popular sports broadcaster Taylor McGregor will share her success story in a field historically dominated by men.
Past EVENTS
September 10, 2024
The Truth About Psychedelics
Dr. Dana Lerman
Psychedelics, often referred to as "trauma-seeking missiles," have the unique ability to target and heal deep-seated emotional wounds. Dana T. Lerman, MD, will discuss how these medicines can help individuals uncover and address the core issues underlying their struggles, offering profound therapeutic potential. By sharing her personal story and insights, Dr. Lerman aims to shed light on the transformative power of psychedelics and their role in holistic healing.
April 17, 2024
Reflections on Computing, System Design and Robotics and Why it’s Not All About AI
Dr. Iris Bahar
Inspiring Minds is honored to present Colorado School of Mines computer science department head Iris Bahar as she shares her insights on effectively harnessing artificially intelligence for robotics and using innovative and transformative teaching/mentoring to promote inclusivity in computer science and engineering. Join us for this thoughtful and fascinating discussion.
March 6, 2024
Beyond Tablets and Capsules: the Next Generation of Medicine
Dr. Laura Borgelt
Join this insightful exploration of the cutting-edge frontier of medical advancements in cell and gene therapy and the transformative potential of these next-generation therapies, paving the way beyond traditional tablets, capsules, and biologics. This fascinating presentation will address the unique challenges and opportunities in harnessing the power of cell and gene therapy revolutionizing our ability to positively transform patient lives and potentially cure rare diseases. Whether you're a healthcare professional, scientist, or simply intrigued by the future of medicine, this presentation promises to inspire and enlighten, offering a glimpse into a new era of personalized and transformative healthcare solutions.
February 7, 2024
Finding Beauty in the Dark
Marie E. Berry, Ph.D.
Inspiring Minds is thrilled to present Dr. Marie Berry, professor, prolific researcher, and writer on gender based violence in war, and womens’ remarkable resilience. Marie has spent two decades trying to understand how people, and women in particular, survive — and even thrive — after the horrors of war and genocide. She's interviewed hundreds of survivors of violence in Rwanda, Bosnia, Nepal, Colombia, Uganda, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and more, documenting stories of loss, grief, suffering, displacement, and pain. And yet in every context, these stories of suffering unfold alongside stories about people falling in love, caring for each other, creating art and music, cooking joyfully for their families, and generally resisting the dehumanizing facets of war. Berry's talk shares these stories about how people find beauty in bleak and impossible situations in order to help us re-center our politics and stop mass atrocities going forward.