Think Math is only for mathematicians, physicists and engineers?
Tony DeRose will change your mind.
We are excited to co-sponsor this public talk with IUK and the BLK SHP organization.
Tony DeRose is currently a Senior Scientist and lead of the Research Group at Pixar Animation Studios. He received a BS in Physics in from the University of California, Davis, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. From 1986 to 1995 Dr. DeRose was a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. In 1998, he was a major contributor to the Oscar (c) winning short film "Geri's game", in 1999 he received the ACM SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics Achievement Award, and in 2006 he received a Scientific and Technical Academy Award (c) for his work on surface representations. In addition to his research interests, Tony is also involved in a number of initiatives to help make math, science, and engineering education more inspiring and relevant for middle and high school students. One such initiative is Pixar in a Box, a collaboration with Khan Academy designed to show students how creative challenges at Pixar are addressed using concepts that they're learning in classrooms. A second initiative is the Young Makers Program that supports youth in building ambitious hands-on projects of their own choosing.
Join us at Kresge for an engaging talk, and the announcement of a BLK SHP foundation challenge.
We recommend arriving at 4pm to ensure a seat, as seats in the auditorium are limited.
Black sheep (www.blkshp.org) is an international collective of artists, executives, pop-culture figures, authors, educators, and entrepreneurs who strive to unlock artistry and creativity in themselves and in their communities. We gather to play, to learn, to grow, and to tackle problems in our neighborhoods and cities. Sometimes, we have bigger, non- local impacts. No matter what - we have a helluva fun time.
One of the sponsors of the BLK SHP New Maker Belt Tour is Pixar, and we are proud to sponsor this free public guest talk at Kresge Auditorium.
We will be joined by some local special guests and have special announcements as well.
Doors will open at 4:00 for seating and seats are limited.
We will have Open Reserved Seating for those who register. Others will be seated as seats are available.
Join us after the talk at the Dine, Discuss and Design event at Bind Cafe
