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The Frontier Forum lecture series invites world-renowned speakers who are at the forefront of addressing public issues and advancing research in their fields to the University of South Florida. Since 2010, the series has hosted several notable intellectuals such as Jane Goodall, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Roxane Gay, and Matthew Desmond. Our keynote speakers this year are A.I. scholar Kate Crawford, and professor of history and Latino/a studies, Geraldo Cadava. 

The College of Arts and Sciences invites students, faculty, and the community for an open discussion with the world’s most brilliant minds. 

Kate Crawford
Kate Crawford

November 7, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. 

“Demystifying AI: How It Works and What’s at Stake” 

Geraldo Cadava
Geraldo Cadava, PhD

February 10, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. 

“Immigration and the ‘Crisis’ at the Border”