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, contact Mark Thorsby at 281.290.3447.

Upcoming Events

"Is it Too Late? - The War on Gaza."

Join this event with a panel of historical and legal scholars to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza. What does a future look like for the Palestinian people there?

Wednesday, September 24th
4:00 - 6:00 pm
CASA 110

"It was Just a Joke... What is Humor?"

Join a host of panelists from multiple disciplines to discuss humor and the role that it plays in art, psychology, and philosophy. Is humor necessary? Is there a clear distinction between what is humor and what is not?

Wednesday, October 29th
4:00 - 6:00 pm
CASA 110

"The Closing of the American Mind: Academic Freedom in 2025"

Join a group of Lone Star College Faculty to discuss and engage in a conversation about the current state of education in the current political climate. Is academic freedom being stripped away in American society?

Wednesday, November 19th
4:00 - 6:00 pm
ART 102