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Faculty Spotlight on Research & Impact webinar series-Esen Yel

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Robots that we can trust What happens when a robot encounters the unexpected? From vacuum cleaners to self-driving cars, autonomous robots promise to take everyday chores off our hands and give us back time and energy. As robots become more common in human-centered environments, they must operate safely amid uncertainty and change. How can we ensure they do not create dangerous situations when new conditions arise? Prof. Yel will discuss how to make autonomous robots safer and better.

Children of Men

Tuesday / February 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm When infertility threatens mankind with extinction and the last child born has perished, a disillusioned bureaucrat (Clive Owen) becomes the unlikely champion in the fight for the survival of Earth's population; He must face down his own demons and protect the planet's last remaining hope from danger. Presented by UPAC Film/Video Directed by Alfonso Cuarón

Sou Fujimoto

“Between Nature and Architecture” Kenneth L. Warriner Memorial Lecture Wednesday, February 11, 5:00 p.m. est EMPAC Theater Rensselaer Architecture continues its spring 2026 lecture series this Wednesday, February 11th at 5p.m. est with the lecture “Between Nature and Architecture” by Sou Fujimoto. Sou Fujimoto established his architectural practice in 2000. His work quickly gained recognition for its unique approach, blending nature, architecture, and human interaction in a harmonious and sometimes provocative manner.
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