91ΒιΆΉΣ³»is hosting its spring edition of #STEMTalks, a Google+ Hangout, at 7 p.m. on February 4, 2016 titled, βDebunking Pop Culture Myths from Core Science Facts.β A panel of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly professors will discuss topics related to the science portrayed in movies like The Martian and Back to the Future.
Here are five questions we may explore with the 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly panelists on Feb. 4 as they distinguish science fact from fiction in pop culture:
- Find out the truth behind ground-breaking inventions and science phenomenon in movies. Which of your favorite sci-fi movie feats are feasible, and which are just fantasy?
- If youβve seen The Martian, you know (or you think you know) about growing crops on Mars. Can this really happen? Uncover the answer at the Google+ Hangout!
- Speaking of Mars, is it possible that weβll ever be able to go there? Ask a professor what they think!
- October 21, 2015 is a date made famous by Back to the Future, yet we still donβt have flying cars. Why not? Is it possible? Get your answer from the panel.
- Ask our panelists about the logistics of drag racing in the βFast and the Furious.β Is it possible to drag a bank vault as seen in the movie?
Do you have a question for the 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly panel? Start tweeting your questions using the hashtag, #STEMTalks or ask directly on our event page.