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

Feb20

Weaving Webs of Silk and Stories

Ella King, Ph.D.New York University

Cheryl Y. Hayashi, Ph.D.Senior Vice President and Provost of Science, American Museum of Natural History

Photo of Moiya McTier

Moiya McTierAstrophysicist, Folklorist and Science Communicator

Photo of Flora Lichtman

Flora LichtmanHost, Science Friday

In Conversation
February 20, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gerald D. Fischbach Auditorium

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Past

Oct14

Journeys through Ciencia

A portrait photo of Pilar Cossio.

Pilar Cossio, Ph.D.Senior Research Scientist, CCM joint with CCB, Flatiron Institute

Portrait of Robert W. Fernandez

Robert W. Fernandez, Ph.D.Columbia University

Delia Meza, M.A.New York Hall of Science, Director of Family learning and Community Partnerships

In Conversation
October 14, 2022

Sep16

Reporting in the Margins of Error

Ivan Oransky, M.D.Editor-in-Chief, Spectrum

Angela Saini

Angela Saini Science Journalist and Author

In Conversation
September 16, 2022

Aug19

Sci-Fi: More than Fiction?

A portrait photo of LaToya Anderson.

LaToya AndersonAssociate Research Analyst, Center for Computational Quantum Physics, Flatiron Institute
Brooklyn College

Steve Crabtree

Steve CrabtreeExecutive Producer, BBC Studios

Molly Webster

Molly WebsterSenior Correspondent, Radiolab

In Conversation
August 19, 2022

Jul29

How Emotions Shape Our Memories

A portrait photo of Leonard Mlodinow.

Leonard Mlodinow, Ph.D.Physicist and Author

Kelsey C. Martin, M.D., Ph.D.Executive Vice President, Autism and Neuroscience, Simons Foundation

In Conversation
July 29, 2022

Jun24

Labels and Lab Coats: Exploring Science Identity

Portrait photo of Stephon Alexander

Stephon Alexander, Ph.D.Brown University
IDEA Scholar, 2020-2021, Flatiron Institute

Siavash Golkar, Ph.D.Guest Researcher, Foundation Models for Science, CCA, Flatiron Institute

Aya Osman, Ph.D.Postdoctoral Fellow at the Friedman Brain Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

In Conversation
June 24, 2022

May20

The Sticky Space Between Art and Science

Salome Asega

Salome AsegaNew Media Artist and Director of NEW INC

Portrait photo of Adam Lamson

Adam Lamson, Ph.D.Flatiron Research Fellow, Biophysical Modeling, CCB, Flatiron Institute

Laura Splan

Laura SplanTransdisciplinary Artist

In Conversation
May 20, 2022