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SUMMARY:Mapping the Invisible: Stories of Hidden Forces That Shape our World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening that reveals the powerful forces we rarely see but live with every day. Through science\, data\, creativity\, and human insight\, this program explores the hidden patterns\, risks\, and influences that shape our lives—from dangers that lie beneath the surface to the subtle currents that guide our decisions\, behaviors\, and relationships. \nWe’ll look at efforts to detect threats earlier and more accurately\, as well as stories that illuminate the psychological\, social\, and artistic forces that influence how we understand the world around us. \nCome discover how mapping the invisible—whether through research\, reflection\, or imagination—can deepen awareness\, expand possibility\, and help us navigate the unseen with greater clarity and care. \nArrive early and take time to explore the Atomic Museum. Curiosity Lab attendees receive free access to the exhibits from 5:00–6:30 p.m. \n$15 – General Admission\n$10 – Discounted Tickets for Students and Educators \nPurchase Tickets!  \nStorytellers:  \nJustin Toller is a geophysicist at the Desert Research Institute\, where he leads and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on Department of Defense projects focused on detecting landmines and characterizing environments that challenge mobility and communication. Their work applies advanced geophysical techniques to address complex\, real-world problems. \nJustin holds a Masters of Science in Geophysics\, a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Astronomy from Northern Arizona University\, with minors in Philosophy and Mathematics. During his studies\, he worked at Lowell Observatory as both an educator and research assistant\, balancing research with delivering engaging science lectures to diverse audiences. This experience sparked a lasting passion for science communication\, which he hoped to continue alongside his research. At the core of his work is a drive to learn\, grow\, and create positive change through science\, education\, and meaningful collaboration. \n  \nDiana Monnette is an Investigative Genetic Genealogist and the Assistant Director of Wolf Pack DNA. She received her BS in history from Oregon State University and earned a Certificate of Investigative Genetic Genealogy from Ramapo College of New Jersey. She worked as a journalist and later in the field of social media management for 15 years before pivoting to the field of IGG. Diana has always had a passion for family genealogy and history\, and in recent years developed a deep interest in the power of genetic genealogy\, particularly its application to resolving cases of unidentified human remains. \nDiana will focus on two cases of unidentified human remains solved using the power of Investigative Genetic Genealogy. She will start with a brief introduction to the practice\, and then tie that to two recent solved cases with Wolf Pack DNA. \n  \nLinda Alterwitz is an independent interdisciplinary artist with a focus on photography. Her practice envisions the unseen rhythms of the human body and our relationship to the natural world\, encouraging dialog around choice\, trust\, and collective experience. Viewing art as a catalyst for change\, Alterwitz uses creative expression to engage complex societal challenges. By integrating the authenticity of science and the communicative power of art\, she bridges the visible and the unseen\, inviting viewers to reimagine their connections to one another and to the world around them.  \nAlterwitz’s reflection on Covid-19\, Injection Site\, will be on exhibit at the Ulrich Museum of Art in Wichita\, KS (2026) and her first published monograph\, Injection Site\, is currently in production with MW Editions\, New York\, NY (2026). Her work has been featured in The New York Times\, Smithsonian Magazine\, Orion Magazine\, Black & White Photography (UK)\, Lenscratch\, Musée Magazine\, and The New Statesman\, among others.  \n  \nThank you to our community partners Nevada Humanities & Atomic Museum. \n       
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/curiosity-lab-mapping-the-invisible/
LOCATION:DRI\, Las Vegas Campus\, 755 E. Flamingo Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curiosity Lab Las Vegas
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