Named "One of the 10 People Who Could Change the World" by The New Statesman, freelance science journalist Joshua Foer attended the United States Memory Championship to report on the quirky subculture of competition memorizers. By interviewing competitors, he learned that it was possible for the average person to greatly enhance their memory through age-old techniques. Intrigued, he trained intensively and entered the competition the next year, emerging as the 2006 U.S. Memory Champion. Foer's unlikely journey into the world of mnemonic skill is chronicled in his 2011 best-selling book, "Moonwalking with Einstein." For audiences, he details the science and history of memorization, sharing how each of us can overcome personal limitations by using ancient techniques to unlock the brain's potential. His lecture is titled "Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything."
The event is free, but a ticket is required. Tickets must be picked up in advance of the event and the limit is four tickets per person. No entry to the building without a ticket. Tickets are available on Mar. 26 at 8 a.m. in Main Hall at the information desk.