Flagstaff Festival of Science: Plant Identification: Trained Botanists vs. AI vs. DNA Barcoding

    Join MNA botanists Kirstin Phillips and Jan Busco as they compare their own localized plant knowledge to the latest plant identification phone apps that use artificial intelligence. Bring a flowering native plant sample for the botanists to identify and compare to the results of AI phone apps. NAU Genetics Core Facilities Manager Jill Hager Cocking will demonstrate the latest portable and quick DNA technology available to identify species. Stop by at the end of the day to see a display of identified local plants.          LOCATION  Museum of Northern Arizona - Branigar Hall  EVENT TYPE  Lecture/Presentation                   🎉Part of the 2024 Flagstaff Festival of Science!    Download the app    Each year, the Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community to enjoy and celebrate the wonders of science!    This year’s theme is “Accelerating Innovation”!    The 2024 Festival of Science will take place from Sept. 20th – Sept. 29th and will commemorate the 35th anniversary.    The Festival offers a wide variety of presentations, hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, classroom talks and guided tours led by outstanding Flagstaff scientists and STEAM professionals.    Festival events highlight the innovative research happening right here in Flagstaff! Events are held in a variety of venues and institutions throughout northern Arizona.