Hey Scotty the Scottish Terrier, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for December 8 through December 15. Let's get you set for the week—fast. First up—on Tuesday, December 9, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., the Mellon College of Science is hosting a virtual webinar titled "Threads of Inquiry: Unveiling the Invisible Universe." Professors Tiziana DiMatteo and Rachel Mandelbaum will discuss how CMU's McWilliams Center for Cosmology & Astrophysics is probing dark matter, dark energy, and black holes. It's free, but registration closes at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Next—on Wednesday, December 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Materials Science and Engineering Department is hosting the Molecular Engineering of Soft Materials Symposium in Scott Hall. This event highlights cross-disciplinary research across CMU departments, aiming to advance soft materials research. Registration is required. Finally—on Friday, December 12, at 3:00 p.m., Benjamin Freed will defend his PhD thesis titled "Modeling what Matters: Emergent Abstraction in Reinforcement Learning" at the Robotics Institute. This is a great opportunity to support a fellow student and learn about cutting-edge research. The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for a home game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday, December 15, at 5:15 p.m. While not directly related to CMU, it's always exciting to have NFL action in town. If you're a football fan, consider grabbing tickets or catching the game with friends. On Monday, December 8, at 3:30 p.m., the Robotics Institute is hosting a seminar by Eliahu Horwitz from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He'll discuss "What Can We Learn from a Million Models?" It's a fascinating topic for anyone interested in machine learning. In local news, Pittsburgh is brimming with festive events this December. On Monday, December 8, "A Very Yinzer Christmas" is happening at the Benedum Center at 7:30 p.m. It's a ticketed event celebrating Pittsburgh's unique holiday traditions. For a sweet treat, consider visiting the Lawrenceville Cookie Tour on December 13 and 14. Local businesses offer free cookies and holiday specials—perfect for getting into the festive spirit. This week in Pittsburgh, expect cold temperatures with a mix of snow and rain. Tuesday afternoon brings 5-10 cm of snow, transitioning to a mix of snow and rain on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday will be colder with flurries and snow showers. Over the weekend, temperatures drop further, with partial sunshine and highs around 21°F (-6°C). Stay warm and be prepared for slippery sidewalks. Your move: register for the "Threads of Inquiry" webinar by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9. It's a unique chance to delve into the mysteries of the universe with CMU experts. That's your quick Campus Update. I'm Jenny—catch you next Monday morning. Tap follow on your podcast app so you never miss a beat.