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The Fermilab colloquium introduces a wide range of scientific and science-related topics presented by notable speakers from across the country and around the world.
Upcoming colloquia
An integral part of Fermilab’s academic culture, “orange” colloquium talks are aimed at a broad scientific and technical audience, while “green” talks are of general interest to everyone.
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Oct. 14, 2026, 3:30 pm US/Central
Artificial Intelligence is an omnipresent term in every field, but what does it mean for music? This lecture will explore some answers to that question. It will focus on three areas: studio production, performance, and research, unpacking the tools being used and the challenges being faced by each. AI raises many questions in the arts:... More »
Oct. 21, 2026, 3:30 pm US/Central
LOCATION: Wilson Hall, Curia II In the near future, quantum local area networks will be used to transport data from quantum sensor arrays directly into quantum computers where efficient quantum algorithms can be used to analyze vast quantum datasets in real time. The transport, storage, and processing of these exponentially large data volumes (10^85... More »