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CIFAR Presents The Walrus Talks Exploration

CIFAR Presents The Walrus Talks Exploration Dates / Times 2020-03-05 to 2020-03-05 (19:00 to 21:00) Organization The Walrus Type Single Day Community 220 St Georges Dr NECalgary, ABT2E 5T2 416.971.5004 Seven speakers for seven minutes each, on understanding our universe, from the centre of earth to the far reaches of space. Featuring talks from author of Lands of Lost Borders Kate Harris, professor in particle astrophysics at Queen's University and fellow in CIFAR's Gravity & the Extreme Universe program Mark Chen, CIFAR Fellow, Learning in Machines & Brains program Alona Fyshe, and more! Thursday, March 5, 2020 TELUS Spark Join us for a catered reception following the event to continue the conversation. CIFAR is a Canadian-based, global charitable organization that convenes extraordinary minds to address science and humanity's most important questions. The Walrus Talks is a national series of events produced by The Walrus. Each event offers thoughtful, inspiring thinking from scholars, writers, performers, scientists, artists, business leaders, and more. . Event Details. Location: 220 St Georges Dr NE, Calgary