Astrophysicist Adam Frank on aliens, exoplanets and what he really thinks about UFOs

BBC Sky at Night Magazine, October 26

In an episode of the Radio Astronomy podcast, Adam Frank, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, discusses his latest book, The Little Book of Aliens, and reveals how scientists can now detect signs of life on other planets, the implications of making contact, and what he really thinks about UFOs.

Interfaith Thanksgiving banquet panel discussion on AI and religion

The Interfaith Chapel’s annual Interfaith Thanksgiving banquet, Saturday, November 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., will feature a panel discussion by three scholars who work at the intersection of AI and religion. Enjoy a discussion and Thanksgiving food. Vegan entrees are also available. Students can register on CCC or email their RSVP.

Workshop on transparent assignment design

Transparent (TiLT) assignment design explicitly focuses on how and why students are learning course content, concepts, and skills in a particular way. By clearly and concretely stating the purpose, task and criteria, transparent assignments have been shown to reduce achievement gaps for first-generation students. Learn best practices for creating transparent assignments in this one-hour workshop offered by the Teaching Center. Register here for the Zoom link.

Grand rounds lecture on aerodigestive cancers

Fadlo Khuri, president of the American University of Beirut, gives a Grand Rounds presentation, “A Global Perspective on Aerodigestive Cancers,” on Tuesday, November 7, at noon in the Class of ’62 Auditorium (G-9425), School of Medicine and Dentistry. Learn more here.

Campus dining survey

Dining Services is conducting a study to better understand campus dining habits and preferences, and to use that feedback to help improve your overall campus dining experience. The online survey will take no more than 10 minutes; your responses are confidential. At the end of the survey, you can provide your contact information to enter a drawing for a grand prize of a $150 e-card or one of three $50 e-cards. Enter before Friday, November 3, to be eligible to win. Take the survey here.

Grief circles with the MK Gandhi Institute

Join the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence for support online and in community to honor pain for the world and to unlock love and energy. Every kind of grief is welcome. Grief circles take place virtually on Thursdays at noon. Email kit@gandhiinstitute.org with questions.