Meet a Scientist Hear from the people who do science for a living. Throughout the year, we host guests in a variety of STEM fields highlighting topics important to the Museum and our communities, bringing you science at the pace of change. This may include presentations related to climate change, mental health, or even the latest space news. Come learn what these scientists do, how they became interested in their fields of study, and how their work impacts the world. Bring your questions! Get Tickets Audience All Ages Location Gordon Current Science and Technology Stage View Map Length 20 minutes Price Included with Exhibit Halls Admission Language English Get Tickets Audience All Ages Location Gordon Current Science and Technology Stage View Map Length 20 minutes Price Included with Exhibit Halls Admission Language English Throughout the year, we host guests in a variety of STEM fields highlighting topics important to the Museum and our communities, bringing you science at the pace of change. This may include presentations related to climate change, mental health, or even the latest space news. Come learn what these scientists do, how they became interested in their fields of study, and how their work impacts the world. Bring your questions! Upcoming Talks Dr. Lauren Kuntz, CEO and Cofounder of Gaiascope Saturday, June 29 | 1:00 pm Join climate scientist Dr. Lauren Kuntz to hear about her company's efforts to design the electric grid of the future. Part of the Museum’s Earthshot Initiative. Lauren Beall, Product Development Engineer at Kimberly Clark Saturday, June 29 | 3:00 pm Engineering Sustainable DiapersHear from Lauren Beall, an engineer who is working on new materials and techniques that could lead to disposable diapers that are more environmentally friendly.Part of the Museum’s Pride Month Celebration and Earthshot Initiative. Navy STEM Professionals Wednesday, July 3 | 11:00 am Find out how the US Navy needs oceanographers, meteorologists, and other scientists and engineers for a wide array of initiatives. Dr. Marc Kuchner, NASA Astrophysicist Saturday, July 20 | 3:00 pm Cosmic Collisions: Asteroid vs. CometThere’s a comet speeding in from the outer solar system, and it’s about to slam into an asteroid. Which one will be left standing after this interplanetary smackdown? Join astrophysicist and children’s book author Dr. Marc Kuchner and find out more about Cosmic Collisions! Dr. Cynthia Phillips, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab Thursday, August 8 | 1:00 pm Europa Clipper's Upcoming Journey to Jupiter's Icy Moon Meet Dr. Cynthia Phillips, the staff project scientist for the upcoming Europa Clipper spacecraft, and learn what the mission hopes to discover about one of the most intriguing moons in the solar system. Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Weekend Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2024
