The musical revolution is here, all you need to do is play
In this lively talk, sound designer Akash Thakkar invites the audience into the epicenter of a new musical revolution engaging millions - video games.
Harnessing the power of civic data to build vibrant cities
Speaker Deep Dhillon introduces us to how data can be an empowering asset for every city.
Deep Dhillon is the chief Technology Officer of Socrata, Inc., a privately-held cloud software company headquartered in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square with offices in Washington, D.C. and London. He is an accomplished technologist with over 18-years of experience conceptualizing, architecting, and deploying multiple advanced networking applications. He specializes in leading startups and growing companies by developing their data science, distributed computing, and search capabilities.
Autonomous fish robots and bio-inspired engineering
See how engineers are learning from biological systems to solve problems beyond what our current technologies have been able to achieve. Mathematical models, based on studies of fish, is allowing designed engineered systems to prototype robotic fish that can operate in dynamic ocean conditions over months of continuous use.
Asteroids are closer than you think
Learn about the surprising number and range of near earth asteroids and how they are forming a platform for solar system exploration. Chris Lewicki has worked with NASA and is a leader in pioneering technologies that are addressing the challenges of space habitation and managing extraterrestrial resources.
Climbing the Ladder that Matters
Young adults, empowered by greater mobility and technologies than any prior generation, are shaping our world in extraordinary ways.