The Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination presents "The Andromeda Strain" (1971), directed by Robert Wise and based on Michael Crichton's best-selling novel of the same name. Discussion prior to screening with guest speakers Ethan Bier (UC San Diego, Biology), Kit Pogliano (UC San Diego, Biology), and Victor Nizet (UC San Diego, Pediatrics and Pharmacy)

Doors open at 5:40PM, and the discussion begins at 6:00PM, followed by the film and Q&A.

Location: Atkinson Auditorium, first floor of Atkinson Hall.

The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP for admission.

Supported by UC San Diego, ViaSat, and the Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation

Directions to Atkinson Hall

Via Interstate 5 to Genessee Avenue exit

• Take Interstate I-5 and exit at Genessee Ave.

• Go West on Genessee (From I-5 North it is a right turn; from I-5 south is a left merge)

• Turn Left at North Torrey Pines Rd.

• Turn Left at North Point Dr.

• Follow North Point Dr. as it curves Right and turns into Hopkins Dr.

• Follow Hopkins Dr. to the intersection with Voigt Dr.

• Park in the Hopkins Parking Structure:

  • Continue straight (the entrance is just up the hill on your right)

  • MAKE SURE TO PURCHASE A PARKING PASS AND PARK IN A "V" SPOT

  • To see a map, click here

Directions to Atkinson Hall

Via Interstate 5 to La Jolla Village Drive exit

• Take Interstate I-5 and exit at La Jolla Village Drive

• Go West on La Jolla Village Drive (From I-5 North it is a left turn; from I-5 south is a right merge)

• Turn Right at Villa La Jolla Drive

• Turn Right at Gilman Dr.

• Follow Gilman Dr. as it curves around campus, turn Left at Voigt Dr.

• At next intersection, just after Canyon Vista Pool, turn right (still on Voigt Dr.)

• Atkinson Hall will be on your left on the corner of Equality Lane and Voigt Dr.

• Park in the Hopkins Parking Structure:

• Continue straight (the entrance is just up the hill on your right)

• MAKE SURE TO PURCHASE A PARKING PASS AND PARK IN A "V" SPOT

• To see a map, click here