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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - santa-barbara-ca (tech) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence and the Age of Emergence DTSTART:20260916T000000Z DTEND:20260916T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T180051Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53807423630231 CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Join the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics for the next exciting installment in the KITP Public Lecture series\, “Artificial Int elligence and the Age of Emergence”.\n\n\nThe universe is made up of thi ngs that interact. From microscopic particles in matter to human minds on the internet\, these interactions can produce remarkable examples of “em ergence”\, or complex behavior that cannot be predicted from individual parts.\nPhysicists remain deeply puzzled by emergence\, as it produces rem arkable properties observed in some materials. The mystery extends beyond physics to the rise of life\, the existence of consciousness\, and even th e spread of internet memes. In this lecture\, Roger Melko will follow comm on threads connecting these phenomena to the most striking recent example of emergence\, artificial intelligence.\nAI may itself offer new tools for unravelling the mysteries of emergence. Melko will describe how we are al ready using it to understand and control complex quantum systems\, includi ng quantum computers. Finally\, he will ask whether a deeper understanding of hierarchies of emergence could allow us to harness it as a scientific and technological resource.\n\nAbout the speaker:\nRoger Melko is a theore tical physicist at the University of Waterloo and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. He earned his PhD from UCSB\, where he studied co mputational approaches to quantum matter. He then spent two years at Oak R idge National Laboratory developing quantum simulations for some of the la rgest computers in the world\, before returning to Canada to take up his p rofessorship at Waterloo.\nFor the last decade\, his research has explored the emerging relationship between artificial intelligence\, condensed mat ter physics\, and quantum science. His current work aims to bring AI and q uantum computers together\, creating a virtuous cycle in which intelligent machines help accelerate the development of quantum computers\, and new A I/quantum hybrids open entirely new frontiers in complexity and intelligen ce for physicists to explore.\n\n \n\nReception at 5PM\, Talk at 6PM\n\nPa rking will be provided in Lot 10\nIn-Person RSVP: https://lp.constantconta ctpages.com/ev/reg/2cc2tpv\nRegister to watch online (if unable to attend in-person): https://ucsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ozZQzMMvRvyCZOGa5jyI_ Q#/registration\n\nPlease contact friends@kitp.ucsb.edu for more informati on LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T180051Z URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/event/artificial-intelligence-and- the-age-of-emergence X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Santa Barbara Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/lotte_lehmann_concert_hal l_198 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Finish Up Friday DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T121310Z UID:14608-1789736400-1789747200@exploreecology.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nJoin us for Finish-Up Friday in the EE Makers pace on the 3rd Friday of every month. Think of it as co-working\, but muc h more fun!\n⁠\nStart your weekend with something crossed off your list! Bring that almost finished project or finally begin the one you’ve been dreaming about. Enjoy a relaxed\, supportive studio vibe\, plus tea and c ookies to keep the creative energy flowing. \nAdvance registration is reco mmended. \nYou’ll have access to shared work tables\, upcycled materials \, and tools like:⁠\n• Laser Cutter\n• Cricut\n• Sewing Machines\n • Serger\n• Basic Hand Tools\n• Glue Guns\n• Tracing Table\n• So ldering Iron\n• Block Printing Tools \n$15 General \nAges 13+. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T121310Z LOCATION:EE Makerspace\, 302 East Cota St\, Santa Barbara\, 93101\, United States URL:https://exploreecology.org/event/finish-up-friday-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Explore Ecology X-SOURCE-URL:https://exploreecology.org/ee-makerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Community of Practice Fall Kickoff meeting DTSTART:20261009T210000Z DTEND:20261009T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T002928Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53747078588011 CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Click Here to RSPV\n\nThe AI Community of Practice (CoP) invit es all members of our campus community to our 2026-27 Fall kickoff meeting . Learn about what is trending with AI across the UC system\, at UC Santa Barbara and within our CoP. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002928Z URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/event/ai-community-of-practice-fal l-kickoff-meeting X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Santa Barbara Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/lotte_lehmann_concert_hal l_198 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tech Leaders\, Innovators\, and Entrepreneurs Reception DTSTART:20261017T003000Z DTEND:20261017T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T183111Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53117837644178 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Technology Management invites MTM alumni\, TMP Certificate alu mni\, New Venture Program participants\, and anyone interested in technolo gy management\, innovation\, and entrepreneurship to join us for a time of connection with colleagues old and new. Refreshments will be served.\n\nT ickets are $35 and can be purchased online here. (Note: Tickets are purcha sed through the All Gaucho Reunion registration system but attending the r eception is open to all and does not require registration for the AGR.) Qu estions? Please email mtm@tmp.ucsb.edu.\n\nThis event is part of All Gauch o Reunion. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T183111Z LOCATION:OASIS URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/event/tech-leaders-innovators-and- entrepreneurs-reception X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Santa Barbara Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/lotte_lehmann_concert_hal l_198 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI Tech Exploration: Google Gemini DTSTART:20261030T170000Z DTEND:20261030T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T123004Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53733285879445 CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Click Here to RSPV\n\nThis interactive session will explore ho w colleagues across UCSB are leveraging Google Gemini to support their wor k. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T123004Z URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/event/ai-tech-exploration-google-g emini X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Santa Barbara Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/lotte_lehmann_concert_hal l_198 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR