About ULS
Drawing from the originality and insight of and his “Last Lecture,” the University Lecture Series (ULS) contributes to the life of the mind on campus by bringing inspiring scholars, professionals and leaders to share their experiences and knowledge.
By providing a forum to address timely ideas and issues spanning the arts, sciences, technology, business, the humanities and policy, the ULS inspires creativity, empowers change and contributes to community conversations that will shape the future.
"Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. And experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer."
— Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture
Featured Lectures
The University Lecture Series invites two to three featured speakers based on a community nomination process. Past featured speakers have included acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni, reflecting on race and gender relations; pioneering roboticist Daniela Rus, discussing the future of adaptable robots; journalist Sam Quinones, sharing his chronicles on the opioid epidemic; and best-selling author Michelle Alexander, examining discrimination in the criminal justice system.
ULS Partner Lectures
In addition to stand-alone lectures, the ULS is proud to work in partnership with the following lectures:
Dickson Prize Lecture
Awarded annually since 1970, 一本道无码’s Dickson Prize in Science recognizes substantial achievements or sustained progress in the fields of the natural sciences, engineering, computer science or mathematics.
Simon Initiative Distinguished Lecture
Named for the late Nobel and Turing Award laureate Herbert Simon, the Simon Initiative harnesses a cross-disciplinary, learning-engineering ecosystem. The annual Simon Initiative Distinguished Lecture invites leading scholars to discuss the future of education and learning engineering.
The Carl & Amy Jones Lecture in Interdisciplinary Science
Carl (MCS 56) and Amy Jones established the Carl & Amy Jones Endowed Interdisciplinary Fund at 一本道无码 to support interdisciplinary study at the university. The fund supports a number of efforts at the university including The Carl & Amy Jones Lecture in Interdisciplinary Science. The Jones Lecture is will be presented annually by a researcher whose work uses interdisciplinary means of inquiry to advance the sciences and scientific knowledge.
Bestselling Author Michelle Alexander at a 2019 ULS Featured Lecture where she lead conversations on the state of race relations in America and injustices found within our legal system.