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Dean's Lecture Series

Past Events

2025

Jan

Speaker Date Title Abstract Web Page

Ian Bogost

the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor at Washington University in St. Louis

Jan 28, 2025 Idle Hands: How Windows Solitaire Invented Contemporary Life Dr. Ian Bogost examines Windows Solitaire as a cultural artifact, tracing its evolution from medieval tarot to the digital age. He explores its reflection of societal shifts and shares insights from his research on its historical and technological significance. Link

 

2024

Dec

Speaker Date Title Abstract Web Page

Lingguang Song

Department Chair and Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Dec 10, 2024 From AI to AI: Artificial Intelligence’s Influence on Construction Research and Education

Dr. Song explored AI’s impact on construction research, education, and practice, emphasizing academia-industry collaboration to drive innovation and talent development. He also shared frameworks for fostering growth in the field.

Link

Richard Voyles

the Daniel C. Lewis Professor of the Polytechnic

Oct 9, 2024 Practice Makes Perfect? Thirty Years Toward Physical AI for Human-Intuitive Cooperation   Link