Lecture

As digital gaming has increased in popularity and become a global practice, computer-assisted language learning (CALL) researchers and second and foreign language (L2) educators have begun reconsidering games as potential L2 teaching and learning (L2TL) resources. To provide an overview of this new field, this talk surveys the history and theory of games in CALL and presents the origins of the field, rationale for the use of games in L2TL, games purposed for L2TL, and major research findings.

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) presents a Distinguished Lecture by Professor Robin D. Rogers, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Green Chemistry and Green Chemicals, and Chemistry Professor at McGill University, Canada.

Lecture: 3:00-4:00pm

Reception: 4:00-5:00pm​

Invitation is the Gateway to the Biomass Biorefinery and Ultimately A Sustainable Bio-based Economy

Abstract

TITLE: Between how and how much in architectural design.

LECTURER: Yasha J. Grobman

TITLE: Full Scale Study Models

LECTURER: Virginia San Fratello

Virginia San Fratello is an architect, artist and educator. She is a partner at Rael San Fratello and in Emerging Objects, which is a pioneering design and research company that specializes in 3D printed materials and objects for the built environment based in Oakland, California. San Fratello is an Assistant Professor in the area of Design at San Jose State University. She holds Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University in the City of New York.

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) presents a Distinguished Lecture by Dr Kang L. Wang, Distinguished Professor and Raytheon Chair Professor in Physical Science and Electronics in the Electrical Engineering Department of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), United States.

Lecture: 3:00-4:00pm

Reception: 4:00-5:00pm​

Spin-Orbitronics for Energy Efficient Systems

Abstract

“A tissue mechanist found in translation”

Dr. Thomas Willett, 
Assistant Professor, Systems Design Engineering
University of Waterloo

Demetra Katsota​
Buerger Katsota Architects
de un re : recent work 2010 - 2015

Stephan Buerger and Demetra Katsota established buerger katsota architects in 2005 with offices in Athens and Vienna. Having successfully been engaged with a variety of architectural and urban design projects as well as academic and editorial research on architecture, in a decade, buerger katsota architects have gained reputation as a leading young European architectural practice.