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Join New York Times bestselling author and renowned physicist Brian Greene to explore the past and future of the cosmos – from the big bang to the closest science can take us to the very end – illuminating essential questions of human existence. |
Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University has named Bill Nye as the 2024 John J. Rhodes Chair.
Nye is an American science educator, engineer, comedian, television presenter, author and inventor known as Bill Nye, "The Science Guy.”
As Rhodes Chair, Nye will deliver this year’s Rhodes Lecture, presented by Barrett Honors College. The event, titled “Climate Change & You," is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway.
You’ve seen the movie. You’ve played the board game. Now it’s time to see the play, at Arizona State University. The School of Music, Dance and Theatre brings the classic whodunit “Clue” to the Tempe campus starting Feb. 16.
“Expect a good time,” said Nya Salahdeen, an ASU sophomore double majoring in theater and marketing who plays the role of Mrs. Peacock. “Leave your stresses at the door, because it’s going to be a great show.”
Professor Jordan will cover some of the history and important recent discoveries in quantum physics, focusing on the theme of quantum measurement. Topics such as measurement reversal, entanglement by measurement, and how a quantum measurement can be continuous will be covered at an accessible level. The talk is reflective of his forthcoming book, Quantum Measurement: Theory and Practice, which he has written with his co-author, Irfan Siddiqi (University of California, Berkeley).
Join us to discuss workforce development at the Arizona Space Summit, where academia, industry, and government team up to build the space ecosystem of tomorrow.
Join celebrated gardener, writer, and historian Abra Lee for a special event at Desert Botanical Garden on March 6. Lee will share stories behind key figures from her upcoming book Conquer the Soil. Her talk will focus on the lives of African Americans with careers in horticulture and gardening. In collaboration with ASU's Project Humanities, Lee will be joined by local gardeners and horticulturalists for a discussion about empowering lives through gardening.
5K: Lace up your running shoes and bring your energy for a fun, vibrant event!
This event is hosted at Arizona State University, West Valley campus in Glendale and will feature a 5K along with a cool off market directly after, featuring local businesses and food vendors.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of soul-stirring jazz, R&B and Motown melodies as the exceptional Sandra Bassett takes over ASU Kerr, where she will captivate you and transport you to a world of music. Sandra and her band will bring you music that will take you on a journey of classic and contemporary songs that will have something for every music enthusiast.
ASU Film and Media Studies professor Kevin Sandler discusses the 54-year history of Scooby-Doo, from its origins on Saturday morning television to more contemporary incarnations like the feature film "Scoob!" and the Max streaming series "Velma."
Leading science fiction writer Ted Chiang visits Humanities Institute as the 2024 Distinguished Lecturer, in conversation with Matt Bell, Director of The ASU Worldbuilding Initiative.
How do we understand nature? How do we understand ourselves? How do we create a better future in a world that is ever-changing?
We need stories to guide us, and for more than three decades the contemporary writer Ted Chiang has provided them.