ALIENS OF EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY
An Interdisciplinary Symposium
DATE: Thursday, May 12 and Friday, May 13, 2005
TIME: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCATION: The Biological Sciences Learning Center at the University of Chicago, 924 East 57th Street, Room 001
This program is being organized by Natsu Onoda, the Artist-in-Residence at the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture this year.
Aliens of Extraordinary Ability is an immigration status created by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Services, and refers to foreign nationals who possess specialized knowledge or abilities that are considered outstanding or internationally recognized. Once approved, Aliens of Extraordinary Abilities are allowed to stay and work in the United States without institutional or corporate sponsorship. Albert Einstein, for example, was granted this status.
Though it is an official status created by the U.S. government, the phrase "alien of extraordinary ability," does not escape its science fiction overtones. The symposium intends to explore issues that are otherwise separate, but are brought together by this phrase. Presentations may range in form, from a traditional scholarly presentation to a storytelling performance to a film screening.
For more information, contact Natsu Onoda at natsu@uchicago.edu or click here.
