Tony DeRose, Senior Scientist and Research Group Lead, Pixar Animation Studios

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As a Senior Scientist, DeRose is responsible for helping create the technology behind Pixar’s ground breaking animation. He takes us behind the scenes and explains how wide arrays of math topics are central to Pixar’s film production process. To help make math, science, and engineering more relevant and inspiring for students, DeRose also highlights the Young Makers Program and other important educational initiatives that the company is currently involved in.

Location: Los Altos High School Eagle Theatre – 201 Almond Ave – Los Altos, CA
Time: 1:00 p.m. check-in; 1:30 p.m. program
Cost: $20 standard, $12 members, $7 students (18 and under)
Also know: In association with the Youth Science Institute