鈥淚 learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it鈥� 鈥� Nelson Mandela聽
Fear is an essential part of the human experience. Linked to our earliest human ancestors as a survival instinct, its power is unquestionable. While we have evolved to interpret and act upon fear, it remains a constant in our lives.聽 Although fear stimulates an uncanny awareness of danger and discomfort, it can also catalyze change. As we grapple with life鈥檚 uncertainties, fear fosters moments of growth, motivation, and introspection. This year鈥檚 colloquium examines our complex ability to both overcome and embrace fear, for it is often in these vulnerable moments where we are the most afraid that we feel the most alive.听听
Topics may include (but are not limited to):听听
To submit a proposal, please send an abstract of roughly 250 words with name, contact information, and departmental affiliation to聽usi1lacolloquium@usi.edu聽by February 20th, 2026. More information about this event may be found on our colloquium website:聽/idc听听