Sat
May 20th
2017
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Complexity and Emergence II: Visions of Cosmic Order, from Particles to People

This roundtable explores the emergence of complexity and order across scales—from fundamental physical particles to biological systems and human civilization—examining whether recurring principles of combination and integration give rise to distinct levels of organization. It considers how complexity evolves over time, how novel structures and behaviors emerge at different stages of the universe, and what these patterns reveal about the development of matter, life, culture, and consciousness.
Sat
Dec 2nd
2017
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Steam and the Future of Education 2

A continuation and expansion of the first STEAM-focused discussion, this roundtable revisits key questions with additional perspectives. It further explores implementation strategies for STEAM education, including curriculum innovation, institutional change, teacher training, and scalability. The session emphasizes long-term visions for education systems that support transdisciplinary learning and prepare students for complex, evolving global challenges.