Name: The Origins of Life Through the Lens of a Physicist: 5/22/26 (All Ages)
Start: 2026-05-22T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-22T19:00:00-04:00
Location: SUNY Polytechnic Institute

$The Origins of Life Through the Lens of a Physicist: 5\/22\/26 (All Ages)$

In recognition of the International Day of Biological Diversity, physicist Dr. Emilio Cobanera explores the origins of life.
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🌍 The Origins of Life Through the Lens of a Physicist: 5/22/26 (All Ages)

Date: Friday, May 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: How did life begin on Earth — and why does it take so many forms? In recognition of the International Day of Biological Diversity, physicist Dr. Emilio Cobanera explores the origins of life from a scientific perspective, connecting physics, chemistry, and biology to explain how simple matter evolved into the extraordinary diversity of living organisms we see today. This engaging, family-friendly talk will spark curiosity about our place in the universe and the forces that shaped life on our planet.
Fee: Free/RSVP Required
Deadline: Register by Friday, May 22 at 4 p.m.
Participants: 30 (Max)