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Past Event Recap Archive
Overview
Get a sense of the breadth of Academy event programming through this curated assortment of past event recaps. These concise blog articles encapsulate the pivotal highlights from our scientific symposia, multi-day conferences and panel discussions. Additional insights from speakers offer contextualization of the research presented and illuminate how science is addressing the biggest challenges faced by society today.
Event Recaps
Explore STEM Careers with the Academy
With our economy increasingly powered by STEM, career exploration is crucial.
From Neural Networks to Reinforcement Learning to Game Theory
Experts shared their latest research and the broader potential of AI during the Machine Learning Symposium.
Deepfakes and Democracy in the Digital Age
Science can be the key to combatting misinformation in the 2024 U.S. Presidental Election.
The New Age of the United States of Science
Scientists, engineers, educators, policymakers, and the public must work together to ensure the United States remains globally competitive.
15 Years of Advancing Machine Learning Research
The Academy is at the forefront of this exciting subfield of artificial intelligence.
Cancer Metabolism and Signaling in the Tumor Microenvironment
From metabolic reprogramming in cancer cells to creating nucleotide imbalances, these experts are advancing cancer research.
The Complex Ecosystem of Artificial Intelligence
Journalist Madhumita Murgia discusses the potential impact of AI particularly on disenfranchised populations, in her new book.
Exploring the Age-Old Question of “Why We Die?”
Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan, world-renowned molecular biologist, presents the science about why humans die.
Exploring the Ethics of Human Settlement in Space
Author Erika Nesvold argues that we mustn’t forget about the ethical and social justice dimensions.
Yann LeCun Emphasizes the Promise of AI
From his early work in neural networks to his optimistic outlook on the future of AI technology.
What Near-Death and Psychedelic Experiences Reveal about Human Consciousness
Exploring near-death experiences and the medical application of psychedelic remedies.
Collaboration is Key for 2023 Ross Prize Awardees
This research collaboration led to pioneering work in defining the genetic risk factors for diseases.
The New Wave of AI in Healthcare
Experts came together to explore ethical considerations for AI research in healthcare to eliminate bias.
Promising Immunotherapies over Toxic Chemotherapies
Cancer immunotherapies utilize an individual’s immune system, providing alternatives to toxic chemotherapies.
Could we Genetically Protect Astronaut Health on the Mission to Mars?
Mars may only be half the size of Earth, but it packs one heck of a sensory punch.
What Makes Science of Interest to the Public?
How does one decide not only newsworthiness but also what is of interest to the general public?