Explore cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society through speaker presentations followed by question-and-answer period with the audience.
SPRING 2025 SCIENCE INQUIRY SERIES ANNOUNCED
The Spring 2025 Science Inquiry Series kicks off in March at a new venue and time. The talks will be presented in the Community Room of the Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street, at 6:30 pm on selected Wednesday evenings.
On March 5, James Manning will identify current cosmic mysteries and how scientists are trying to solve them. On April 16, MSU’s Dr. Matthew Revelle will discuss how active areas of research in cybersecurity can help to protect individual data and property. And on May 14, Dr. Mensur Dlakic will report on what his research into Yellowstone thermophile microbes can tell us about how Earth’s earliest life adapted to a changing planet.
The talks are free, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Face masks are recommended but not required. We hope to see you there!
Science Inquiry Series Explores Cybersecurity
How does cybersecurity research play a crucial yet often invisible role in shaping the safety of our digital lives? Dr. Matthew Revelle, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at MSU, will address this question in the second presentation of the Spring 2025 Science Inquiry Series.
The talk will be presented in the Community Room of the Bozeman Public Library on Wednesday, April 16, at 6:30 pm. It is sponsored by the Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences, and by the non-profit service organization Hopa Mountain.
The series explores cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society through speaker presentations followed by questions from the audience. The talks are free to the public; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Face masks are recommended but not required.
In his presentation, titled “The Real-World Impacts of Cybersecurity Research,” Revelle will provide an overview of the interplay between offensive and defensive cybersecurity and how cybersecurity research impacts our daily lives.
Dr. Revelle holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from George Mason University where he focused on machine learning. He has over 20 years of computer science experience, including 12 years of industry experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, program analysis, and computer network operations. His work focuses on the use of program analysis, machine learning, and formal methods for discovering vulnerabilities and building better computer security tools.
The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period.
Keep up on the world of science with this feature offering links to selected online articles in a variety of disciplines.
April’s Featured Article
From Good News Network:
The Moon Is Leaving Us
For additional article links, click on the “Science Link” tab above (under the banner).
Click on the “Initiatives” tab above (under the banner) to learn about current science-based initiatives. Current topic: climate change.