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 Evan Ratzan, Harvard Brain Science Initiative Wednesday, July 31 | 1:00 pm Function and Dysfunction of the Ear This talk will give a tour of the anatomy and physiology of the ear and exciting advances in restoration of hearing and balance that are currently being researched. Stephanie Mauriac, Harvard Brain Science Initiative Wednesday, August 7 | 1:00 pm Listen up! The incredible journey of sound. This talk will focus on the basics of hearing and what we develop to restore the hearing. 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. Marta Porniece, Harvard Brain Science Initiative Wednesday, August 14 | 1:00 pm How the brain regulates appetite and satiety in health and disease? This talk will explore how distinct brain circuits regulate feeding and satiety in health and in obesity. Sophie Barton, Harvard Brain Science Initiative Wednesday, August 21 | 1:00 pm Inside a Dog's Mind: A Brief Tour of the Canine Brain This talk will cover features of the canine brain that make dogs such incredible companions. Xavier Valencia, Harvard Brain Science Initiative Wednesday, August 28 | 1:00 pm A Vision for the Future: Gene Therapies for Neurodevelopmental Disorders Discover the incredible plasticity of the human brain and how our knowledge of vision can unlock groundbreaking gene therapies for disorders like Rett Syndrome! Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Weekend Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2024
