Recently featured in The New York Times for his groundbreaking research, Professor García-Ruiz explores how crystals may have influenced the evolution of human thought, creativity, symbolic behavior, and our understanding of beauty and order. Drawing on
crystallography, archaeology, philosophy, art, and evolutionary science, this engaging lecture is designed for scientists and the general public alike.
📅 Friday, August 14th 2026
🕠 6:00pm
📍 Bow Valley College – South Campus. 345 6 Avenue SE. Calgary, Alberta
🎟️ Admission is free and everyone is welcome
Organiser website: https://event.fourwaves.com/iucr-2026