College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Doermann Distinguished Lecture

Hosted by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at The University of Toledo!

Title: "AI and Science" 

Guest lecturer: Logan McCarty, Ph.D.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

6 p.m. | Lecture and Q&A
7 p.m. | Light Refreshments

Doermann Theatre
University Hall
2801 W. Bancroft St.
Toledo, OH 43606

Logan McCarty is the director of physical sciences education at Harvard University, where he serves on the faculty of the departments of physics and chemistry and chemical biology. He has a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Harvard, where he has been teaching in various capacities since 1993. A recipient of many awards for outstanding teaching, including the Petra T. Shattuck Excellence in Teaching Award in 2007, McCarty has helped create new interdisciplinary courses to teach science to undergraduates. He serves on several university committees devoted to improving undergraduate teaching and learning, and helps to train Ph.D. students to become better teachers.

This is a FREE public lecture open to the community, as well as all faculty, staff, alumni and students at UToledo!

RSVPs are greatly appreciated but not required. RSVP HERE

NOTE: Parking will be free in Lot 1N from 5:30pm-9pm. (Parking Guidelines: Disability, metered, patient and reserved spaces are enforced 24/7 and will not be suspended. All vehicles must be parked in designated lined parking spaces to avoid violations.)

For more information on the Doermann Distinguished Lecture, contact the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at NSM@utoledo.edu or 419.530.7840.

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Last Updated: 1/29/26