Academics | Olin Hall, Love Auditorium
Presentation by Simon Greer Social Entrepreneur & Founder of Bridging The GapThis presentation will be followed by a Q&A hosted by President Casey.Greer has been involved in social change work for the past 30 years, including some of our country’s most divisive political movements and moments. This work has included working as a community and union organizer in South Carolina in the 1990s, managing security at the turn of the century, global justice protests targeting institutions like the World Bank, and hosting a Courageous Conversations series with The Nantucket Project (which includes American Neighbor).Greer’s work is characterized by deep listening, powerful storytelling, and a search for common good values. All of these are skills he trains leaders to deploy in their efforts to tackle the most pressing issues in our communities.

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Academics | Lathrop Hall, 207
Join us for Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Dr. Parvathy Binoy, for a discussion about her research in environmental justice. She will be exploring the multi-locationality of environmental justice between South Asia and upstate New York through her research and activism in these places.Hot wraps by Hamilton Whole Foods will be provided and will include gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free options. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.

Academics | Ho Science Center, 101
“Intellectual Property Considerations for Researchers”, presented by Brian Gerling, Esq. Executive Director and Professor of Practice Innovation Law Center, Syracuse University.Intellectual property protects “creations of the mind,” which of course are the basis for every step from fundamental advances in basic research to the end products of technology companies. Thus, understanding the value of intellectual property is key to working in technology-driven industries. Yet many scientists and engineers are never trained in intellectual property–what it is and how our legal system enables us to protect it. Indeed, many academics create intellectual property all the time without even realizing it.In this NASC colloquium, Brian will discuss the four most common forms of intellectual property protection that may apply to your academic research:PatentsTrade secretsCopyrightsTrademarksFor each form, he will discuss what the intellectual property is, what creations are eligible for protection, the process for obtaining protection, and the rights secured by protection. After the presentation, there will be ample time for answering your questions about what intellectual property means and how it may apply to your activities at Colgate. We look forward to seeing you for this highly informative discussion.Reception to follow.

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Narrated by Patrick Stewart, viewers witness an amazing variety of stars and peer into their secret lives. Some stars are massive. Others are tiny, nearly insignificant. The specific characteristics of a star will determine what type of life it will lead, how long it might live and even the type of death it will die.

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Pink Floyd's legendary album returns, using all the capacities of the Museum's high-definition, full-dome video system. Fantastic sound and incredible images create an unforgettable experience. It's not just a laser show, it's a totally new digital revolution in sight and sound surrounding you, immersing you and losing you in the Dark Side of the Moon.This unique video experience is provided by Starlight Productions.