Galaxy Slam brings Wildcats together – on the court, in the classroom, and beyond the stars. Join us February 14–21, for a weeklong celebration featuring community activities and on-campus events.
A Weeklong Celebration of Our Legacy in Space
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Steward Observatory Public Evening Lecture Series
Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
Location: Steward Observatory, 933 N. Cherry Ave. Room N210
Parking: 2nd Street or Cherry Ave Garages
Time: Doors open at 7 pm and Lecture starts at 7:30 pm
Talk Title: Beardown, Look Up: AI on the Cosmic Court
Moderator: Marcia J. Rieke, Regents Professor of Astronomy, Elizabeth Roemer
Endowed Chair, Steward Observatory, Associate Co-Department Head
Speaker: Chi-Kwan "CK" Chan, Associate Astronomer, Steward Observatory
AI isn't one player, it's a team.
Different models play different roles in helping us explore the universe.
How was AI used to Image a Black Hole?
Speaker: Chris Impey, Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, Astronomer, Steward Observatory, Associate Co-Department Head
AI in Education: Artificial intelligence is changing how we learn and teach. This talk looks at how students and instructors are using AI today, what it does well, and where it falls short. Using examples from astronomy, including automated feedback on student writing and an AI-powered question-and-answer tool, we’ll explore what these technologies can (and can’t) tell us about the future of education.
Speaker: Ann Zabludoff, Professor, Department of Astronomy, Astronomer, Steward Observatory
AI systems now pass the classical Turing Test for machine intelligence, but are they actually intelligent? Will human intelligence remain key to making scientific discoveries in the future? This talk explores how astronomers currently use AI and how it must change to become a real partner in discovery.
Wildcats don’t just compete, they discover! 🔭
