Twink Talks 3.0
Date - Sunday, April 21
Time - 3 PM to 7 PM
Location - 488 Folsom St. Ask to go to the 32nd floor. Message Thomas or Rafa if you have trouble getting in.
Getting there - If taking a Muni train, the Montgomery and Embarcadero stations are closest.
Feedback - Please let us know your thoughts on the event here!
Format
Twink Talks 3.0 will feature 9 speakers.
Each speaker will present for 10 minutes on a topic of personal passionate interest to them. Each talk will be followed by up to 10 minutes of Q&A and discussion.
There will also be time allocated for socializing and networking, both during breaks and after the talks.
Schedule
This edition of Twink Talks will be covering the following topics.- Between the Sheets: Navigating the Current Landscape of STI Research.
- Reading and the Veil.
- Note to Self: the Simple Superpower of Writing Things Down.
- The 3-Body Problem and the Fate of the Trisolaran Civilization.
- What is (and isn’t) Entanglement.
Break
- Curation as the New Creation: Designing for Taste in Hypermodernity.
- Quantum Shadows: Unveiling the Mystery of the Casimir Effect.
- Mind, Matter, and Mysticism: the Intersection of Neuroscience, Embodiment, and Psychedelic Experience.
- Powering Progress: The Role of Energy Efficiency in Reconfigurable High-Performance Computing.
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What is Twink Talks?
Twink Talks is an informal speaker series for San Francisco's queer community, focused on uplifting and celebrating queer voices.
We value curiosity, life-long learning, ambition, and inclusiveness. We aim to help stengthen our community through creating a space for professional growth and connection.
Speakers are asked to prepare a 10 minute presentation on a topic of passionate personal interest to them.
What are Twink Talks about?
Twink Talks are meant to cover areas that the speaker is genuinely interested in researching and/or sharing with an audience. They can be as serious or informal as they would like.
Are only twinks allowed?
No, you don't need to be a twink to attend or speak. We want to ensure that this an inclusive space for the San Francisco queer community to celebrate our strengths and individuality. As long as you understand this, you are welcome!
Who is hosting Twink Talks?
This edition of Twink Talks is hosted by Thomas Fuller and Rafa Martínez-Avial.