As ~600 guests entered The Soraya at CSUN on Nov. 6, there was excitement in the air: the 2024 ARCS STEAHM Nexus was beginning.
At 35 research displays, ARCS student Fellows and Associates eagerly shared their work with guests just as eager to learn about the innovation, ingenuity and invention behind each one. Then it was showtime!
The program kicked-off with a rousing musical salute to ARCS from CSUN Theatre Dept students, who also performed a 3-act play themed to AI in healthcare. Later, everyone swayed along as two Spot robot dogs danced in perfect sync. Applause all ‘round!
Guests were inspired by stimulating presentations: a conversation about The Impact of Women in STEAHM, AI & Entrepreneurship, and how AI & tech are revolutionizing waste collection and recycling. (Who knew trash trucks with AI recognize when your banana peel is in the wrong bin?) Then, they were treated to a sneak peek at JPL’s CADRE lunar rovers, launching in 2025. All in all, a wonderful evening!
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VIDEO CONTENT OVERVIEW
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One-on-One With Our Speakers
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- MIT President Emerita Dr. Susan Hockfield On STEAHM Diversity & Global Innovation
- JPL Deputy Director Leslie Livesay Shares Europa Mission & Quantum Breakthroughs
- JPL Robotics Engineer Dr. JP de la Croix On The Future of Human-Machine Teams
- Creating AI For Waste Management: Smart Trucks & Sustainability With Michael Hammer, President – SoCal Area, WM of California
- AI CEO Seyed Sajjadi Talks About The Future Of Tech & STEAHM Diversity
Speakers
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- Women Leaders In STEAHM: MIT, JPL & Nazarian Family Foundation Pioneers Share Their Journey
- AI & Entrepreneurship: Leadership Lessons With nFlux AI Founder & CEO Seyed Sajjadi
- JPL’s CADRE: Autonomous Robot Teams Transform Lunar Exploration With Dr. JP de la Croix
- AI Revolution In Waste Management: Smart Recycling & Sustainability With Michael Hammer
- ARCS: 2024 Wins & 2025 Roadmap With Founding Director Dr. Nhut Ho
- Meet Our 2024 ARCS Angels: Volunteers Leading By Example
- Meet The ARCS Team: Faculty, Students & AI Innovation Leaders
- Behind SPOT’s Dance Moves: From Code To Choreography
- SPOT Robot Dogs: Eight “Paws” of Dancin’ Fun!
- “The AI Healing Village – What We CAN-CAN Do!” Perfomed By The CSUN Theatre Dept
- Gallery
- Testimonials
2024 STEAHM Nexus Highlights
Journey through ARCS STEAHM NEXUS 2024, where the spirit of Da Vinci’s innovative thinking meets modern AI breakthroughs. Experience how today’s visionaries are bridging art, science, and humanity – just as the Renaissance master once did.
2024 STEAHM Nexus Highlights
Journey through ARCS STEAHM NEXUS 2024, where the spirit of Da Vinci’s innovative thinking meets modern AI breakthroughs. Experience how today’s visionaries are bridging art, science, and humanity – just as the Renaissance master once did.
ARCS Musical Showcase: Theatre Meets STEAHM
Experience CSUN Theatre’s vibrant musical celebration of innovation! Watch as performing arts – the “A” in STEAHM – and ARCS collaborate in this show-stopping performance that brings the ARCS mission to life through song and dance.
Lyrics by Jason Lee
One-on-One With Our Speakers
MIT President Emerita Dr. Susan Hockfield On STEAHM Diversity & Global Innovation
Dr. Susan Hockfield, MIT President Emerita, shares groundbreaking insights on STEAHM education, diversity, and solving global challenges. Discover how this pioneering leader is reshaping the future of science and technology through inclusive innovation.
JPL Deputy Director Leslie Livesay Shares Europa Mission & Quantum Breakthroughs
JPL Deputy Director Leslie Livesay reveals groundbreaking developments in quantum sensing technology and the historic Europa Clipper mission. Get insider perspectives on space exploration and advancing diversity in aerospace engineering.
JPL Robotics Engineer
Dr. JP de la Croix On The Future of Human-Machine Teams
Dr. JP de la Croix, JPL Robotics Systems Engineer & CADRE Principal Investigator, unveils groundbreaking developments in human-machine collaboration. Discover how autonomous systems are revolutionizing space exploration and robotics.
Creating AI For Waste Management: Smart Trucks & Sustainability With Michael Hammer,
President – SoCal Area, WM of California
Mike Hammer, President – Southern California Area, Waste Management of California, Inc. reveals how artificial intelligence is transforming the waste industry into a smart, sustainable operation. Discover how AI-enhanced trash collection trucks are revolutionizing environmental solutions.
AI CEO Seyed Sajjadi Talks About The Future Of Tech & STEAHM Diversity
nFlux AI CEO Seyed Sajjadi reveals groundbreaking AI developments and actionable strategies for STEAHM diversity. Learn how artificial intelligence is reshaping our future and get insider insights on breaking barriers in tech leadership.
Women Leaders In STEAHM: MIT, JPL & Nazarian Family Foundation Pioneers Share Their Journey
Women Leaders In STEAHM: MIT, JPL & Nazarian Family Foundation Pioneers Share Their Journey
An unprecedented gathering of women pioneers: MIT President Emerita Dr. Susan Hockfield, JPL Deputy Director Leslie Livesay, and Younes & Soraya Nazarian Family Foundation President Dr. Sharon Nazarian share powerful insights on leadership, innovation, and breaking barriers in STEAHM.
AI & Entrepreneurship: Leadership Lessons With nFlux AI Founder & CEO Seyed Sajjadi
nFlux AI CEO and Forbes “30 Under 30” honoree Seyed Sajjadi shares his journey from CSUN student to artificial intelligence industry leader. Learn invaluable career insights from this pioneering AI entrepreneur and thought leader.
JPL’s CADRE: Autonomous Robot Teams Transform Lunar Exploration With Dr. JP de la Croix
NASA JPL shares its groundbreaking CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration) mission, revolutionizing lunar exploration through multi-robot autonomy. Lead researcher Dr. JP de la Croix demonstrates how these autonomous rover teams are changing the future of space exploration.
JPL’s CADRE: Autonomous Robot Teams Transform Lunar Exploration With Dr. JP de la Croix
NASA JPL shares its groundbreaking CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration) mission, revolutionizing lunar exploration through multi-robot autonomy. Lead researcher Dr. JP de la Croix demonstrates how these autonomous rover teams are changing the future of space exploration.
AI Revolution In Waste Management: Smart Recycling & Sustainability With Michael Hammer
WM leadership and AI experts reveal how artificial intelligence is transforming recycling and waste sustainability. Join Dr. Nhut Ho and Michael Hammer as they explore the future of smart waste management technology.
ARCS: 2024 Wins & 2025 Roadmap With Founding Director Dr. Nhut Ho
Experience ARCS’ (Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM) groundbreaking achievements in NASA and industry research, student empowerment, and environmental justice. Discover how our convergence research center is transforming underserved and underrepresented students into tomorrow’s space, industry, sustainability, healthcare, and technology leaders.
ARCS: 2024 Wins & 2025 Roadmap With Founding Director Dr. Nhut Ho
Experience ARCS’ (Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM) groundbreaking achievements in NASA and industry research, student empowerment, and environmental justice. Discover how our convergence research center is transforming underserved and underrepresented students into tomorrow’s space, industry, sustainability, healthcare, and technology leaders.
Meet Our 2024 ARCS Angels: Volunteers Leading By Example
Discover how ARCS Angels, our elite volunteer mentors, are shaping the future of space innovation. Industry leaders donate their expertise and time to guide student researchers at the CSUN Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM (ARCS), expanding opportunities in research.
Meet Our 2024 ARCS Angels: Volunteers Leading By Example
Discover how ARCS Angels, our elite volunteer mentors, are shaping the future of space innovation. Industry leaders donate their expertise and time to guide student researchers at the CSUN Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM (ARCS), expanding opportunities in research.
Meet The ARCS Team: Faculty, Students & AI Innovation Leaders
Meet the pioneering team behind ARCS (Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM), where faculty experts converge with student research fellows and associates to advance AI innovation for humanity. Discover how our diverse research community is shaping the future of autonomous systems.
Meet The ARCS Team: Faculty, Students & AI Innovation Leaders
Meet the pioneering team behind ARCS (Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM), where faculty experts converge with student research fellows and associates to advance AI innovation for humanity. Discover how our diverse research community is shaping the future of autonomous systems.
Behind SPOT's Dance Moves: From Code To Choreography
Go behind the scenes with Boston Dynamics’ SPOT robot as CSUN ARCS and Bakersfield College engineers showcase the intersection of computer science and robotics. Watch how our team uses specialized choreography software to bring SPOT’s crowd-pleasing performance to life.
Behind SPOT's Dance Moves: From Code To Choreography
Go behind the scenes with Boston Dynamics’ SPOT robot as CSUN ARCS and Bakersfield College engineers showcase the intersection of computer science and robotics. Watch how our team uses specialized choreography software to bring SPOT’s crowd-pleasing performance to life.
SPOT Robot Dogs: Eight "Paws" of Dancin' Fun!
Watch two Boston Dynamics SPOT robots perform an incredible synchronized dance routine! See how advanced robotics programming creates crowd-pleasing choreography in this viral-worthy performance from CSUN ARCS.
SPOT Robot Dogs: Eight "Paws" of Dancin' Fun!
Watch two Boston Dynamics SPOT robots perform an incredible synchronized dance routine! See how advanced robotics programming creates crowd-pleasing choreography in this viral-worthy performance from CSUN ARCS.
"The AI Healing Village – What We CAN-CAN Do!" Perfomed By The CSUN Theatre Dept
Enjoy a musical theatrical production performed by CSUN’s Theatre Department that highlights ARCS’ collaborative role with innovative AI to transform human narratives and surpass limitations.