Ann McDermott, Columbia University For proteins, aka “the building blocks of life”, shape is ultimately important. Shape, more than other properties, confers function, information about protein shapes is coveted in the development of new medicines and diagnostics. Most proteins are somewhat flexible, and there are...
Lucy Hutyra, Boston University Our city trees offer well-known benefits—from cooling overheated neighborhoods to sequestering carbon—but the story is far from simple. This talk examines how trees grow in the challenging urban environment and the ecological trade-offs they face. We’ll explore how cities might balance...
Join Telluride Science and Telluride Chamber Music for a free community concert on the scenic patio at the Innovation Center. Enjoy an evening of beautiful music featuring Danny DeSantis on viola, Steve White on cello, and Travis Fisher on piano. All are welcome—come soak in...
What are Thermal Energy Networks (TENs)? Why are they important, and why should we care? In our region, heating buildings is both expensive and a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. While geothermal systems are not new, networked geothermal is a new approach — one...
We are facing an antibiotic resistance crisis. This Town Talk, presented by Zemer Gitai from Princeton University, will review some of the scientific and socioeconomic factors that have made it hard to solve the crisis and let us in on some new approaches powered by...
Join Telluride Science and Telluride Chamber Music for a free community concert on the scenic patio at the Innovation Center. Enjoy an evening of beautiful music featuring Telluride Chamber's Executive Director Claire Beard on flute, Mary Beth Meuller on violin, and Travis Fisher on piano....
The world faces the Dual Challenge: meeting growing demand for affordable, reliable energy while rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The solutions are multifaceted and include methane abatement, accelerating the adoption of renewables and technologies such as Carbon Capture, Utilization & Sequestration (CCUS), as well as...
Presented by Dr. Melissa Sundermann, also known as Doctor Outdoors Have you ever felt calmer after a walk in the woods? More energized by a mountain hike? Happier after spending time in the sun? That’s not just in your head—it’s in your biology. In this...
Join us for an informative evening dedicated to raising awareness and deepening your understanding of breast health and breast cancer. Our panel brings together a diverse team of medical experts, including a primary care physician, a breast surgeon, a radiologist specializing in breast imaging, and...
