Unlost – Recovering the Text of Burnt and Carbonized Scrolls
Schedule
Fri May 17 2024 at 08:00 pm
Location
2170 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008-1904, United States | Washington, DC
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Join PSW Science® on May 17th at 8 PM as we welcome speaker Brent Seales, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Kentucky. This lecture will describe how high energy physics, artificial intelligence, and the collective power of a global, scientific community managed to uncover original classical texts from burnt and carbonized scrolls for the first time in 2,000 years.During the question and answer period, in-person attendees and live stream viewers may ask the speakers questions, and in-person attendees may also engage with the speakers during the post-lecture reception. Refreshments are served. For more information on this meeting, please visit: https://pswscience.org/meeting/2496/ A live stream of this event is also available:
The meeting will be held in the John Wesley Powell Auditorium, adjacent to the Cosmos Club. The Powell Auditorium is located at 2170 Florida Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008. Use of the Cosmos Club is restricted to the Powell Auditorium, the entryway to the auditorium, and the restrooms immediately outside the auditorium. Please note there is no onsite parking available. PSW Science, founded in 1871, is one of the oldest scientific societies in Washington D.C. Now, over 150 years later, we celebrate the Society's rich history and contributions to scientific discovery and cross-disciplinary collaboration. For information on how to become a member of PSW Science and membership benefits, please visit https://pswscience.org/join/
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2170 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008-1904, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
