Name: The Origins of Life Through the Lens of a Physicist: 4/22/26 (All Ages)
Start: 2026-04-22T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-22T19:00:00-04:00
Location: SUNY Polytechnic Institute

$The Origins of Life Through the Lens of a Physicist: 4\/22\/26 (All Ages)$

Celebrate Earth Day 2026 with the Spotlight Series at “The Origins of Life Through the Lens of a Physicist.”
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🌍 The Origins of Life Through the Lens of a Physicist: 4/22/26 (All Ages)

Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Student Center, Multi-Purpose Room, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502
Presenter: Dr. Emilio Cobanera, Professor of Physics and Director of the Center for Safe and Secure AI Robotics at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Description: Celebrate Earth Day 2026 with the Spotlight Series at “The Origins of Life Through the Lens of a Physicist.” This talk explores how the laws of physics – from the formation of stars and planets to the chemistry of early Earth – set the stage for life to emerge. Designed for a general audience, it offers a clear, accessible look at the cosmic and physical processes that made our planet habitable and what they reveal about the potential for life elsewhere.
Fee: Free/RSVP Required
Deadline: Register by Wednesday, April 22 at 4 p.m.
Participants: 30 (Max)