Pushing the boundaries of the Science Seminar Series to include human culture, Dr. Aram Sinnreich of American University presented his research on how the changing interpretation of copyright laws and regulations shaped the development of hip-hop from its inception to the present day.

Moving from the largest animals that have ever lived on Earth (the subject of the last science seminar) to the other side of the size spectrum, the intriguing processes at the atomic scale, NOVA Science Seminar series is proud to present Dr. Ashok Vaseshta (New Jersey City University), who will review state-of-the-art developments in nanotechnology, ranging from anti-terrorism applications to saving the environment from pollution. Join Ashok Vaseshta at the CE Forum at noon this Friday, October 27. Refreshments will be served.

Dr. Matt Leslie (Smithsonian Institution) presenting his research on whales to the NOVA community on September 29, 2017.

We are excited to host a marine biologist, Dr. Matthew Leslie (National Museum on Natural History, Smithsonian), who will share his research on rorqual whales, a family of cetaceans that includes arguably the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth, the blue whale. What could be more grand than this to kick off the new season of NOVA Science Seminars? Please join Matt at the CE Forum at noon this Friday, September 29. Refreshments will be served.