Tech Talks at The Q offer local high school students the opportunity to meet Northwestern faculty and learn about their innovative research that will impact our future.
Professor of Computer Science
April 2023
With artificial intelligence growing increasingly sophisticated, how will AI affect our lives? Hear from Computer Science Professor Larry Birnbaum, a pioneer in applied AI and human-AI collaboration. He’ll talk about natural language processing, the automatic generation of content by machines, and intelligent information systems. We’ll learn about some of the technology behind the headlines!
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director, Center for Robotics & Biosystems
March 2023
Professor Kevin Lynch leads Northwestern’s Center for Robotics and Biosystems. The Center is working toward a future where humans and robots collaborate seamlessly to achieve what is currently impossible; where sensors, actuators, and controllers are inspired by biological principles. You will hear about ground-breaking technologies in collaborative robots ("cobots"), swarm robotics, and haptic interfaces, among others.
Professor of Materials Science & Engineering, Diretor, Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics
February 2023
Professor John Rogers is the preeminent pioneer in the field of bio-integrated electronics. His research exploits the characteristics of soft electronic materials. Applications of his technologies range from a wearable sensor sold by L’Oreal and sweat patches sold by Gatorade to wireless sensors for capturing vital signs of premature babies in the NICU and dissolvable pacemaker for patients with cardiac conditions.