Science at the Theater - 8 Big Ideas - Oakland

Due to an unprecedented response, Berkeley Lab's RSVP list for the October 8, 2014 Science at the Theater event is now closed. However, because we typically experience attrition the night of the event, we encourage those who are interested in attending to still join us. Screens will be available for watching the event should no seats be available.

At Berkeley Lab, we pride ourselves on great, socially responsible ideas. But can we explain them in a way that non-scientists can understand -- and applaud -- in only 8 minutes? The answer is yes and we will prove it on October 8 at Oakland's Kaiser Theater from 7-9 p.m. when 8 Berkeley Lab scientists take the stage to bring you the latest on everything from solar-powered vaccine refrigerators and cool roof maps to radiation pills and space dust.

Refreshments will be served.

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Presenters include:
Rebecca Abergel: A pill to treat people exposed to radioactive materials
Sylvain Costes: Promoting a healthier DNA
Andrew Westphal: Comet and interplanetary space dust
Ronnen Levinson: Cool roofs through time and space
Shashi Buluswar: Portable solar vaccine refrigerator
Musahid Ahmed: Combustion science for cleaner fuels
Katie Antypas: Energy efficient Supercomputing
Ben Brown: Enhancing human and planetary health through responsible innovation

Thank you.

-Jeff Miller, Head of Public Affairs, Berkeley Lab