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Flagstaff Festival of Science update for Sept. 14

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The 2018 Flagstaff Festival of Science, Accelerating into the Future, will explore the astounding changes our lives may take in the next few years.

The FREE, award-winning 10-day Festival, Sept. 21 – 30, 2018, will showcase signature events such as Science in the Park and SCI Talks, as well as field trips, guided interpretive hikes, archaeological digs, hands-on workshops, panel discussions and presentations.

W. L. Gore & Associates Keynote Presentation

Self Driving Vehicles: Accelerating into the Future

Raj Rajkumar, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical/ Computer Engineering
7 p.m. Friday, September 21st
NAU’s Ardrey Auditorium

The power of artificial intelligence will likely take the driver’s seat in the very near future. World-renowned driverless car technology expert Raj Rajkumar will propel us down the road to a tomorrow of driverless vehicles as he shares the latest innovations from his General Motors-Carnegie Mellon Autonomous Driving Collaborative Research Lab.
Free tickets at the door for first-come, first served. Or pick up or print out tickets in advance through the NAU Central Ticket Office (nau.edu/cto; 928-523-5661).

Accelerating into the Future Ballet

NAU Community Dance Academy
7 p.m. Friday, September 21st
NAU’s Ardrey Auditorium

Enjoy this pre-keynote performance as the NAU Community Dance Academy expresses the magic of technology in motion.
Find us on Instagram @flgscifest and share your great festival moments with#flgscifest2018
All Flagstaff Festival of Science activities are free thanks to the hosting organizations, presenters and our generous supporters!
The Flagstaff Festival of Science is made possible through the generous support of businesses, organizations, foundations and individuals. Major sponsors include W. L. Gore & Associates, City of Flagstaff/BBB Revenues, Flagstaff Arts Council, Northern Arizona University, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff, Science Sandbox, Wells Fargo and Peaks Audio Productions.