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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.

Upcoming

Math in Bloom
Qiyao Zhu, Ph.D.Flatiron Research Fellow, Biomolecular Design, CCB, Flatiron Institute
Morgan Potter headshotMorgan PotterSupervisor of Gardeners, Queens Botanical Gardens
Regina ForlenzaAssistant Director of Visitor Services, Queens Botanical Gardens
Elizabeth Simolke headshot.Elizabeth SimolkeSenior Program Manager, Science, Society & Culture

Past

Science, Illustrated
Matt Carlstrom headshotMatt CarlstromSenior Engagement Editor, Quanta Magazine
Rebecca Horne headshotRebecca HorneArt Director, The Transmitter
Jun Cen headshotJun CenAnimator and Illustrator
  • In Conversation
Symbiosis: Who Cares About Gravitational Waves?
Lieke van Son headshotLieke van Son, Ph.D.Flatiron Research Fellow, Gravitational Wave Astronomy, CCA, Flatiron Institute
Kyle Finnegan headshotKyle FinneganDocumentary Filmmaker and Creative Director
Alexis Gambis 2026 headshotAlexis Gambis, Ph.D.Filmmaker and Biologist; Labocine founder
  • In Conversation
Birds on the Brain
Portrait of Isabel Low.Isabel Low, Ph.D.Columbia University
Photo of Christian Cooper in the forestChristian CooperTelevision Host, “Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper”
Author, Better Living Through Birding
  • In Conversation
Quantum Leaps and Creative Bounds
Kyle Eskridge headshotKyle Eskridge, Ph.D.Flatiron Research Fellow, CCQ, Flatiron Institute
Photo Sophia NoelSophia NoelContemporary Dancer, Award-winning Filmmaker, and Storyteller
  • In Conversation
A Signal in the Noise
Jules Gimbrone headshotJules GimbroneVisual and Sonic Artist
Maximiliano Isi, Ph.D.Associate Research Scientist, Gravitational Wave Astronomy, CCA, Flatiron Institute
Lumi Tan headshotLumi TanCurator and Writer, New York City
  • In Conversation
Harnessing Failure
David Spergel headshotDavid Spergel, Ph.D.President, Simons Foundation
headshot of Manu KapurManu Kapur, Ed.D.Director, Singapore-ETH Centre
Professor, Learning Sciences and Higher Education, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
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