Joe Marks has been a technological innovator in seven different industries over the past 30 years. Joe holds degrees in Applied Mathematics (AB) & Computer Science (PhD) from Harvard University. His areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and computer graphics. He has co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in applied computing. He has managed over $150M of research spend at Mitsubishi Electric, The Walt Disney Company, Carnegie Mellon University, and Weta Digital/Unity. He has also worked on DARPA-sponsored research projects for the US government, and he has co-founded two e-commerce start-ups.

What is AI?
All you need to know about the coming revolution in smart computers in 45 minutes! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a toolkit of algorithmic techniques for building smart machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence.

What is the Metaverse?
Learn about the hottest new topic in Silicon Valley! The Metaverse is a digital reality that combines aspects of social media, online gaming, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and cryptocurrencies to allow users to interact virtually.

The Science behind Computer Animation & Movie Special Effects
How companies like Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic make the stunning imagery we see in movie theaters! In 45 minutes we will cover the basics of computer graphics (modeling, animation, rendering) and see how they are used to produce some of the iconic movies of our time.

Artificial Intelligence & Healthcare -- How AI is Ushering in the Age of Precision Medicine
The 'standard of care' in medical parlance refers to the therapy that works best on average, but it might not be the best therapy for you. Precision Medicine looks at the genetics, environment, and lifestyle of a person in order to select treatment that could work best for them. Precision Medicine is powered by advances in computational biology and AI.

Entrepreneurship after 50 -- It's Never Too Late to Start Your Own Company!
A 50-year-old entrepreneur is nearly twice as likely to have a runaway success as a 30-year-old. The knowledge, experience, connections, and resilience that you acquire over the first decades of your career can be put to excellent use in a start-up second act!

Chess on the Internet -- How Players of All Levels can Play 24/7
On chess.com you can find players of the same ability as you from all over the world. You can also have your games analyzed by the world's best AI chess computer and take tutorials to improve your game. All without leaving your living room!

I was a university lecturer at Harvard for several years. I have worked one trip for Princess. Sample presentation topics include: 1. What is Artificial Intelligence? 2. What is the Metaverse? 3. The Science of Computer Animation & Movie Special Effects. 4. Entrepreneurship after 50.

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