Join us this semester for the Think Factory! 

The Think Factory is an interdisciplinary colloquium forum sponsored by the Philosophy Department of Lone Star College-CyFair. The Think Factory seeks to engage in robust authentic dialog. All Think Factory forums are free and open to the public. For more information, contactMark Thorsby at 281.290.3447.

Upcoming Events

The Pursuit of Happiness: The American Political Reality of 2026
October 28th
4:00-6:00 pm
CASA 110
The American Government was founded on the idea of protecting unalienable rights for its citizens, and that “among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”  In this Think factory we explore the current American Political Realities of 2026 (leading up to the mid Term election) and explore the degree to which these rights have been secured, and how we ought to understand the meaning of these words.

Engineering the Future: Space, Exploration, Public Service and Human Purpose
November 18th
4:00-6:00 pm
CASA 110
Join us for Engineering the Future: Space Exploration, Public Service, and Human Purpose, a special Think Factory event exploring the scientific, civic, and ethical dimensions of humanity’s journey into space. Featuring perspectives from NASA, higher education, and student-led aerospace projects, the discussion will examine how engineering and public service work together to expand discovery and opportunity. Panelists will also consider why space exploration matters, who benefits from it, and what responsibilities accompany humanity’s growing presence beyond Earth.