AFS Presents: Science on Screen: TEKNOLUST

Austin Film Society's June 2024 Science On Screen® presentation was TEKNOLUST, an arthouse sci-fi comedy starring Tilda Swinton as scientist Rosetta Stone who creates a trio of identical self-replicating clones, all played by Tilda Swinton, if you think you can handle that.

We were joined by Nancy Lyon, Interim Director of the Bioscience Incubator at Austin Community College, for a post-film discussion.

PANELISTS:
Nancy Lyon
Nancy is the Interim Director of the Bioscience Incubator at Austin Community College. In this role, she works with entrepreneurs, economic development interests, faculty and other partners to support the biotech economy. With a degree in Microbiology from the University of Maryland, College Park, Nancy has been doing molecular biology research and managing labs for over 15 years.

Adrian Perez
Adrian is the Exhibit and Experience Design Manager at Austin Community College’s STEM-based career exploration lab, the Make It Center. He helps design Maker activities and exhibit experiences for prospective students across the greater Austin area – with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Health Science, and more. Previously, Adrian was the Technology Librarian for the Austin Public Library. As Technology Librarian at the Central Library, he developed the library’s video platform and led the library’s technology programming – highlighting 3D printing, VR, AR, and other emerging technologies to the public. He has been recognized by the Urban Library Commission and Texas Library Association for innovation.
Science on Screen® is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre with major support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.