Latest Past Events

Colloquium: Dr. Elijah Flenner, Research Scientist at Colorado State University

PICS Large Conference Room – 534 3401 Walnut Street, 5A, Philadelphia

On Friday, October 14 at 2:00 PICS will host an in-person colloquium featuring Elijah Flenner, Research Scientist II at Colorado State University   Title: “Sound Attenuation and the Vibrational Properties of Glasses” Abstract: Understanding of the universal low-temperature properties of glasses and why they differ from their crystalline counterparts requires the understanding of the vibrational […]

Workshop: Houdini by SideFX

Moore 100A 200 S 33rd St, Room 100 A, Philadelphia

On Saturday, April 23 at 10:00am PICS will host a workshop on Houdini presented by Kalina Borkiewicz. Cinematic scientific visualization makes three dimensional scientific phenomena approachable for mass audiences by using the artistic language of film including elements like camera choreography, lighting design, comprehensive scenic environments, and more. Cinematic scientific visualizations are an engaging way […]

Colloquium: Kevin Johnson

PICS Large Conference Room – 534 3401 Walnut Street, 5A, Philadelphia

On Friday, April 15 at 2:00 PICS will present a colloquium featuring Kevin Johnson, David L. Cohen University Professor, Annenberg School for Communication, Bioengineering, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics Primary, Computer and Information Science Primary, Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania. Title:  Transforming Healthcare from the Outside: the OBSERVER project Abstract:  We live with a health care system […]