Public Events

We create space for conversations about science.

Public Series

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Presidential Lectures

Presidential Lectures are a series of free public colloquia spotlighting groundbreaking research across four themes: neuroscience and autism science, physics, biology, and mathematics and computer science. These curated, high-level scientific talks feature leading scientists and mathematicians and are designed to foster discussion and drive discovery within the New York City research community. We invite those interested in these topics to join us for this weekly lecture series.
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Presents

Presents is a free event series exploring the connections between science, culture and society. Join our scientists and special guests as they discuss the intersections of their work, followed by an evening of conversation over drinks. It’s an opportunity to hear new perspectives that may challenge your assumptions and stoke your curiosity. Meet interesting people who share a passion for ideas and discovery. Come for the conversation, stay for the connections.

Happening Soon

Taking Pictures and Making Movies of Supermassive Black Holes

Lecture

October 14, 2026

6–7 p.m. ET

Speaker

Shep Doeleman

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The Making of “Wild Inside”

In Conversation

October 16, 2026

6–8 p.m. ET

Speakers

Penny Lane, Jessica Harrop

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Biomolecules Aren’t Rocks: Temperature Sensing and Protein Dynamics

Lecture

October 21, 2026

6–7 p.m. ET

Speaker

Sonya Hanson

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A Universe of Grief

In Conversation

November 20, 2026

6–8 p.m. ET

Speakers

Amy Secunda, Ain Gordon, Neha Shastry, John Tracey

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We open our doors to inspiring public events—bringing world-class science, ideas, and community together in our Gerald D. Fischbach and Ingrid Daubechies auditoriums.

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