| When: Tuesday, November 15th – drinks and hors d’oeuvres begin at 5:30pm. The night concludes by 8:00pm.Where: Tulane University’s Lavin Bernick Center for University Life (the LBC), Stibbs Room #203What: Starting at 6:00pm, two Tulane physicists will start off our evening with a conversation about the question: (How) Does religion/faith help or hinder openness to new questions and new discovery in research?Throughout history, religious institutions and religious zealots have often sought to disrupt or even destroy the promulgation of new views and new ideas while others have rejected new technologies and modes of life in preference for tradition. On the other hand, faith has inspired many of the greatest inquirers and scientists of our species. These thoughts and more will be the topic for the night as we explore this intersection of religious and academic life. After about 25 minutes of conversation between our presenters, the night really begins at your table of seven from diverse disciplines, backgrounds and universities; dinner is served and your conversation begins. Tables may have a facilitator to assist the flow of conversation, but in general, there is no set agenda for the conversation. The only expectation is that people will be respectful of one another’s views, making sure to listen attentively and allow adequate time for all to speak.The night will conclude with a wrap up panel discussion/Q&R before saying good night at or before 8:00pm.Our panel will include the presenters, Dillard’s Presidential Professor, Abdallah Darwish, PhD. and Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Tulane Presidential Fellow, Meena Vijayaraghavan, PhD. Cost: This event is completely gratis for you thanks in large part to a recent grant from the John Templeton Foundation. This event is by invitation only, but we are happy to work with you as an invited guest to welcome colleagues of yours to participate. This event is complimentary but seating is limited. So please click the link to register as soon as you can. Thank you! |
| Our Presenters: Remember, the presenters’ conversation is just the appetizer; the main course will be served fresh at each table of seven. Douglas Chrisey, PhD Tulane’s Jung Chair of Materials Engineerinig Matthew Escarra, PhD Tulane Associate Professor of Physics and Engineering Physics |
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