Trail Blazers
Featured Speakers
The Trail Blazers speaker series highlights leading faculty at the College of Arts and Sciences. Discover why the Trail Blazers tradition has continued for more than 45 years as we engage in thought-provoking discussions and gain access to their latest research.
Featured Speaker for 2026-27 academic year
October 29, 2026 | 6 PM
Paul Atchley, PhD
“Are Our Minds Compatible with an AI Future?â€
Mark Abdollahian, PhD
“Who Will Have Power in the Age of AI?â€
February 4, 2027 | 6 PM
Ioannis Spanopoulos, PhD
“Material Architectonics: Developing the Materials of the Futureâ€
George Philippidis, PhD
“Building an Arsenal to Combat Red Tide"
