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Join us for another exciting episode of Nerd Nite Fort Collins at Wolverine Farm Public House! Doors open at 6:30pm. Speakers commence at 7:00pm.
Don’t forget to get your loyalty card stamped or pick one up at reception. Then mingle with the nerd nite crew, guests and speakers who are always talking about something interesting like the easter eggs hidden in the loyalty card.
We have two exciting speakers lined up this month:
From Wings to Wine — The journey from an Air Force Pilot to Blanchard Family Wines
James Blanchard, Blanchard Family Wines
From helicopters to horticulture, combat to Cabernet; how one pilot’s experience of flying missions over the vineyards in California led him to start his own winery. Explore the differences between the Colorado and California wine industries and how lessons in building military organizations translated to the world of wine.
Mental Health Tech from Teletherapy to AI: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
John Jurica Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist
From the rise of teletherapy, to adaptive wellness apps, tech has come a long way in promoting mental health. Come join a lively presentation about mental health tech improvements, the challenges they bring, and opportunities to improve outcomes, most notably AI.
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Join us for the first Nerd Nite Fort Collins event of 2024, at Wolverine Farm Public House! Doors open at 6:30pm. Speakers commence at 7:00pm.
The new year brings lots of exciting stuff. We have lowered our pricing, you can now enjoy an evening full of nerdery for only $8 ($4 for students)! Moreover, we will be kicking off our Nerd Nite Loyalty Program this month – get a punch card when you arrive and for every 3 Nerd Nites you attend, you get a free drink! Finally, check out our brand-new logo with Horsetooth at the center stage.
We have two exciting speakers lined up this month:
The H in Computer Science stands for Human
Lucas Plabst, PhD student, Natural User Interaction Lab, CSU
Have you ever wondered why it takes 10 steps to cancel that trial subscription you got? Why there always seem to be 10 Download buttons but only one works? User interfaces have far too long ignored the key player: The User! Come learn about the field of human computer interaction and hear about some close calls we had just because of bad software.
Unraveling the Art of AI-Generated Crochet Patterns
Charlotte Connolly, PhD student, Department of Atmospheric Science, CSU
Over the past year, algorithms like chatGPT, Craiyon, and WOMBO have made AI more accessible and as a result raised concern about the future role of humans in creative work. Join us as we use the art of crochet to explore ChatGPT’s true ability to create, unraveling the secrets, strengths, and weaknesses of its ability to imagine and innovate.
We wish you happy holidays and a nerdy new year! We are taking a break in December, but we will be back in 2024 to bring you much more nerdery, every third Thursday of the month!
We have lots of interesting talks lined up, from AI crochet, over hurricanes, to more beer!
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Cheers,
The Nerd Nite Fort Collins crew
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NASA/JPL projects from a Business Paradigm
Jordan Ross, Project Resource Analyst with NASA/JPL
Abstract:
NASA, JPL, many of us have probably heard these names before, but what do they actually do? Join us as Jordan Ross gives us a peek into the exciting, energetic, scientific and impactful mission ongoing at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Jordan with cover the what, when, why and how of the prestigious and impactful institution he represents with special treatment of Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) and Sentinel-6 programs. Join us for this opportunity to hear from Jordan and admire some art and artifacts from NASA/JPL!
The aesthetics and science of snowflake shapes
Daniel Hueholt, Ph.D. candidate in Atmospheric Science at CSU
Abstract:
It may be that no two snowflakes are exactly alike—but there are patterns to their shapes, which arise from the atmospheric conditions in which the flakes form. In this talk, we’ll discuss the variety of real-world snowflakes ranging from familiar star-shaped crystals to eldritch polycrystalline forms. Carefully observing snow at the surface can tell us what happened in the clouds from which the flakes fell, and with a little practice, anyone can learn to interpret the meaning of snowflake shapes in the wild!
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Observing weather from space
Naufal Razin, Research Scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere, CSU
Forecasters, analysts, and researchers heavily rely on satellite observations to understand the weather in places near and far, but how can they tell what the weather is like by simply looking at a satellite image? In this talk, I will present an overview of the different satellite products that help us better understand the weather- and how you can use them too!
Coral-lating corals to Colorado
Rich Karp, Graduate Student Researcher in Coral Reef Ecology, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Coral reefs are valuable ecosystems which are considered the “Amazon of the ocean.” These wave-resistant habitat-creating structures can be seen from space and are incredibly vulnerable to warming oceans. I will discuss mechanisms to create resistant and resilient corals. We will also address how to scale restoration strategies and mitigate climate change impacts which will help these foundational species survive climate change.
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Who is talking about what?
TITLE Designing Climate Futures Using Science Fiction Prototyping
AUTHOR Patrick W. Keys, Assistant Professor, Department of Atmospheric Science, CSU.
ABSTRACT What will the world be like in 25, 50, or 100 years? Can climate change information be merged with storytelling to reveal possible pathways that society may take? This talk will discuss how I have used science fiction prototyping to creatively explore humanity’s future.
TITLE An Interactive Presentation of Technologies in Semiconductor Manufacturing
AUTHOR Garrett B., Senior Engineer at Advanced Energy
ABSTRACT Interactive presentation for plasma fundamentals and semiconductor manu- facturing.
TITLE Update from The Canonical Art Corporation
AUTHOR Rick M. F. Sanchez, MTS The Canonical Art Corporation
ABSTRACT A Member of the Technical Staff and The Canonical Art Corporation will provide a teaser of upcoming presentations on AI, natural language processing and the ethics of technology.
Join us for another riveting Nerd Nite Fort Collins where passion meets intellect, and where pints meet pondering! Get ready to deep dive into two absorbing 20-minute talks. And the best part? An intermission that lets you grab your favorite beer to sip on as our speakers drop knowledge.
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Speaker 1: Luc Van Loon, Journalist and Storyteller
Title: Breathwork. Abstract: What is it? what does it do? Why should you experience it before attending a lecture on beer?
Speaker 2: Peter Bouckaert, Owner and Brewmaster Purpose Brewing and Cellars
Title: Brewing beer, that must be easy.
Brewing beer predates pottery! It must not be that difficult. We will not stand still at 15000 year old history, we will go straight to hot current brewing science. The focus is on how other technological developments influence the work now of every brewer, small and large. Bring a beer!
WHEN: 6:30PM, 4 August 2023
WHERE: Gilded Goat Brewing, 3500 S College Ave #194, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Sup nerds. Ever wonder what it would be like to direct a 150,000 pound military transport aircraft filled with jet fuel onto a bombed out runway in a war zone at night? Want to know what it’s like being a member of the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team? Ever thought about finding your way across the ocean using nothing but the stars, sextant and a watch? Look no further! Nerd Nite Fort Collins season 2023 episode 5 will showcase Master Gunnery Sergeant (Retired) Randolph Richter and Sergeant Justin Fritz as they recount stories of life in the US Marines when they served together at MCAS Miramar, Afghanistan, and worldwide from 2000-2003. Be there and be square!
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ABOUT TICKET TIERS: Ticket proceeds go to a charity that memorializes the service and sacrifice of Marines, Sailors and all who have supported the USMC transporter community. The net donation to charity is sales minus costs, there are no processing fees except those charged by eventbrite. There are several pricing options described below.
GA: $10 Just come for the show. (psst, its at a brewery so you can just buy beer there
Student, active, former and retired military, police and first responders: $5
UPDATE: THIS EVENT WILL BE TICKETED WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO BENEFIT https://mcata.com/VMGRMemorial.
Greetings Fort Collins, we have exciting news with the announcement of our next event! I am thrilled to announce that Wolverine Farm has granted Nerd Nite Fort Collins a residency at their establishment! With this generous support from the venue we will be investing more into production to bring the audience a fun and informative evening!
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Speaker 1: Chandler Herbst
Title: The art of emotion – re-embracing our imperfect humanity
It is hard not to get overwhelmed with all of the issues in today’s world – between figuring out what to care about, who to be angry at, and where to start fixing any of it. I can’t promise to provide the end all be all solution, but this talk will remind you of what you are in control of so that maybe together – using the skills and knowledge we each already have – we can make this world a better place for generations to come.
Speaker 2: Ben Toms
Title: The history and future of weather forecasting
Forecasting the weather must be the easiest job on Earth. You can be wrong more often than you’re right and keep your job!
Turns out, forecasting the weather has a similar level of complexity to modeling the human brain. To help us understand why, I’m going to go over the past, present, and future of weather forecasting. We’ll talk about armies of nerdy human beings, supercomputers, and artificial intelligence. This won’t make your weather forecast any better, but you will (hopefully!) appreciate the marvel of modern-day meteorology and get excited for what’s to come.
After two thrilling events full of scientific wonders and technological explorations, we’re back for Nerd Nite Fort Collins episode three, featuring two new nerds and their fascinating tales from the front lines of today’s fast-paced world. This time we’re diving into the hidden realms of encrypted messages and the psychological tactics of digital marketing. Get ready for an evening full of mind-bending insights!
Tickets are available online for $10 or 5 for $35 here: nerd-nite-fort-collins.ticketleap.com/nerd-nite-fort-collins-s23e3/.
Tickets may be purchased at the door for $15 or only $5 with a valid student ID!
Speaker 1: Nick Tait
Title: The Science and Technology of Encryption
Abstract: Stay tuned for a fascinating talk from someone who’s day job is protecting your digital information by making computers a little less dumb.
Speaker 2: Ashley Eining
Title: Digital Marketing
Abstract: Is marketing a business to make you spend more money or is it meant to serve you answers to solutions when you’re in the market for them? Find out more about the psychology of marketing and how to make promotions and ads work in your favor during Ashley Eining’s talk on digital marketing.
