UBCV
November 9, 2024, 8:15 pm to 9:15 pm
Join Dr. John Madden for an engaging lecture that explores the cutting-edge world of soft material engineering. This event will delve into how advances in material science are enabling groundbreaking applications, including creating artificial muscles, endowing robots with a sense of touch, and aligning nerve tissue for medical applications. With a focus on the practical and visionary possibilities of soft materials, this talk will reveal how engineers are pushing the boundaries of what's possible, from robotics to biomedical applications. Whether you're interested in robotics, medicine, or materials science, this event offers insights into the next frontier of engineering.
When: November 9, 2024 @ 8:15 pm
Where: Hall #2 P.A. Woodward Instructional Resources Centre, UBC’s Point Grey Campus, 2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver
- After-hours entrances are marked on this map.
- We recommend our audience sit in the lecture hall's lower area.
- Accessible parking is available at the Health Sciences Parkade, 2250 Health Sciences Mall.
- Please note: The ticket machine is located at the entrance of the parkade (south side). There is no ticket machine on the north side.
This event is in person, and it will not be live-streamed. We will post the video at a later date here: https://globalreportingcentre.org/vancouver-institute-events/thinking-a…
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