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

Jul17

It’s the Climb

Kevin Hu, Ph.D.Columbia University

Becky Nesel

Becky NesselScience Communicator, Geologist, and Naturalist

Genevive WalkerRock Climber, Climbing Guide and Community Organizer

Kyle Marian Viterbo, M.Sc.Science Journalist and Comedian

In Conversation
July 17, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gerald D. Fischbach Auditorium

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Past

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

Apr08

Black in Autism

Brian BoydDirector of Juniper Gardens Children's Project, University of Kansas

Jibrielle PoliteDiversity and Inclusivity Outreach Manager, SPARK

Craig Wesley

Craig WesleySenior Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Simons Foundation

In Conversation
April 8, 2022