CLC STEM Speaker Series highlights the work of Nikola Tesla
Nationally renowned author, speaker and journalist John Wasik will discuss his new book about inventor Nikola Tesla at the College of Lake County STEM Speaker Series at 7 p.m. Feb. 23.
The new book is "Lightning Strikes: Timeless Lessons in Creativity from the Life and Work of Nikola Tesla." Wasik's presentation will use Tesla's life and inventions as a lens to show how we can spark our own creativity and innovation in business and technology.
'Lightning Strikes' examines his complete life and legacy, including Tesla's profound influence on everything from systems integration to drone warfare. I will tell the compelling story of how Tesla created radio, the modern electrical grid, robotics and wireless/remote control," Wasik writes. "For those who are fans of the Tesla car, Google or drones, this is an exciting journey of inspiration and discovery."
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Room A011, the Lower Level A Wing Auditorium at the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St. Please preregister at www.clcillinois.edu/STEM. For information on the speaker, visit http://johnwasik.net/.
Wasik, a Grayslake resident, has spoken to crowds from coast to coast on investing, retirement and protecting your money. His columns have been seen in newspapers on five continents, and he regularly comments on top economic news in all media. As former special projects editor for Consumers Digest magazine, he won 18 awards for his columns and investigative reporting, including the National Press Club award for Consumer Journalism. Last April, Wasik gave two presentation at CLC on how to avoid college debt.
For more information, email Rob Twardock at rtwardock@clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-2044. This program is cosponsored by the CLC Engineering department and Biological and Health Sciences division.
The next STEM Speaker Series will feature Dr. William Frost, professor of cell biology and anatomy at Chicago Medical School and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. His presentation, "Watching memories form: Imaging brain networks during behavior and learning" starts at 6 p.m. March 30 in Room A011. A STEM Innovation Fair will be held from 6-9 p.m. on May 4. Learn more at www.clcillinois.edu/STEM.