The Science of Comics and Entertainment

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Event Details

Have you ever wondered if the heroics of the Avengers is even scientifically possible? How about Batman's gadgets? Come learn the fascinating role our nation’s top scientists play in lending scientific accuracy to our favorite comic-based entertainment and the important vehicle they play in expanding young people’s interest in science, technology, engineering and medicine. With:

Ann G. Merchant, Deputy Executive Director at the Office of Communications of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Ricardo Gil-da-Costa, Ph.D., founder & C.E.O. of Neuroverse, Inc.

Marla Zinni, Ph.D., Director of Brain Development & Education Research of Neuroverse, Inc.

The University of California San Diego in partnership with the Library system presents this event as part of our Pre-Con @ the Library programming on the eve of Comic-Con!

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