From the forces that power our planet to the forces that shape human societies, nuclear science reaches far beyond physics. The Honors College's upcoming Pulse Panel will bring together faculty from history, political science, engineering and geosciences to explore nuclear proliferation — past, present and future. 

Topics will include the history of nuclear science, historical deployments of nuclear weapons and a current map of nuclear armaments worldwide. The event is scheduled for 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, in the Honors Student Lounge (GEAR 130).  

"The Russia-America summit in Alaska between the two leading nuclear states in terms of stockpiles has again brought nuclear weapons to the foreground, "said Edward Holland, associate professor geosciences. "I am looking forward to a holistic conversation that touches on but goes beyond the geopolitics of the nuclear."  

Faculty who will provide context and lead a question-and-answer session include:  

• Moderator: Kelly Hammond, associate professor of East Asian History and associate director of the International and Global Studies Program 

• Chris Farnell, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science 

• Edward Holland, associate professor of geosciences  

• Geoboo Song, professor of political science, public policy and statistics and analytics 

The Honors College Pulse discussion series began in 2016 and was named in remembrance of victims of the Pulse nightclub shootings. Discussion topics are generated by honors students. The discussions allow students to ask questions about current events and trends and to learn holistically from varying interdisciplinary perspectives across campus. Panel discussions have featured conversations around affirmative action, the Dakota Access Pipeline Project, Roe v. Wade, the viral phenomenon of "Barbenheimer," the legal ramifications and decisions related to hate crimes, ways to fight local hunger and poverty, the Baltimore Bridge accident and more.