Presidential Lectures 2018

Free public talks that spotlight groundbreaking research.

This series spotlights groundbreaking research across neuroscience and autism, physics, biology, and mathematics and computer science. Featuring leading scientists and mathematicians, these talks foster discussion and discovery within the New York City research community.

Past Events

October 24, 2018

5–6:15 p.m. ET

Speaker

Karin Öberg

A portrait photo of Karin Öberg.

Speaker

Simon Donaldson

Portrait photo of Simon K. Donaldson

April 25, 2018

4–6 p.m. ET

Speakers

Cumrun Vafa, Michael Freedman, Charles Kane, James Simons

Portrait photo of Cumrun Vafa
Mike Freedman in front of a chalkboard with math on it
Portrait photo of Charles Kane
Portrait photo of Jim Simons

March 7, 2018

5–6:15 p.m. ET

Speaker

Lisa Manning

Portrait photo of Lisa Manning

February 14, 2018

5–6:15 p.m. ET

Speaker

Charles Kane

Portrait photo of Charles Kane

Speaker

Shafali Jeste

Portrait photo of Shafali Spurling Jeste

Speaker

Matthew Siegel

Headshot of Investigator Matthew Siegel.