Seminars: Saturday, July 8, 7:30-8:30 PM

 

Gianfranco Huanqui: Can the Student Surpass the Teacher?

 In this talk, the 2-time 3BLD World Record holder Gianfranco Huanqui will share with you his process of becoming the best, and why getting a World Record is not as impossible as you might think.

 

Chris Tran: One Small Step for Magnets-- One Giant Leap for Cubing

 Chris Tran is one of the few Rubik's Cube scientists in the world, and he's back again this year to talk about how cubing hardware has changed in the past year. He will cover topics of puzzle magnetism, engineered lubricants, plastic additives, boron-mediated plastic augmentation, and much more! Expect to have your mind blown by cube science!

 

Tristan Wright: All About Cube Timers

 After the cube itself, cube timers are any cuber's most used tool. Here's what makes a good timer, a not-good timer, and why you (yes you!) should make one.