Curious about what data science and AI bring to your life everyday? Join us for an evening discussing exciting local research from scientists at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC’s Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI), NC State University, and beyond! You’ll learn about exciting research using artificial intelligence and data science methods to spark charismatic animal research, health-related research, participatory science opportunities in your backyard and across the globe in Galapagos, Puerto Rico, and beyond. The highlight of the evening will be the Science Cafe talk and its relevance to your daily life. You’ll leave the evening knowing how artificial intelligence benefits Museum research, art, and the world around us.
Join us in person or watch the livestream of the Science Café beginning at 7:00 PM.
Event Schedule
6:00pm-7:00pm: Meet local scientists and interact with themed exhibits to learn about their exciting research
- NIH Helping End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Project
- Galapagos Research
- Galapagos Reptile Health Explorer Citizen Science Research
- Monkey Health Explorer Citizen Science Research
- Additional exciting research projects
7:00pm, Science Cafe: Illuminating Artificial Intelligence: Using AI to increase the value of Museum specimens
Our evening keynote pairs Dr. Chris Bizon, Director of Data Science and Analytics at RENCI and Dr. Lily Hughes, Research Curator of Ichthyology at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Research Assistant Professor at NC State University, highlighting how artificial intelligence illuminates our understanding of the Museum’s ichthyology collections.
About the Illuminating AI Series
The Illuminating AI series transforms cutting-edge research into accessible public conversations, showcasing the work of scientists at the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI), UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State University, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) and Google AI for Nature.
This initiative examines the science underlying today’s AI headlines, guiding audiences through the technology that drives artificial intelligence while investigating its effects on the natural environment.
The Illuminating AI series is a collaborative partnership between RENCI at UNC Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
Grab a bite from the Daily Planet Café and join host Chris Smith for our monthly Science Café. Gather with other curious minds at this after-hours event for an informal presentation and conversation about current science topics with guest experts. The Daily Planet Café is open 5–8pm with a full menu during the Science Café.