Events

The free public Watson Lectures are a unique opportunity to hear from leading scientists, engineers, and scholars about the newest discoveries. Make it a night out with your neighbors by coming to the 6 p.m. preshow, which features music, interactive displays related to the evening's topic, book sales, drinks, and a food truck. The auditorium doors open at 7:00, lectures begin at 7:30, and you can stay after for coffee or tea and conversation.

The season's next lecture will be on January 29 at 7:30. Michael Lamb, Professor of Geology, will share how the warming of Artic rivers affects the world.

Tell the teachers in your lives about Science Journeys, daytime in-person talks designed especially for middle- and high-school students and open to all. These are also special favorites of visitors who prefer daytime events. At these free talks, Caltech graduate students and postdoctoral scholars explore a range of scientific topics, share what inspires them and their story so far, and answer students' questions. Learn about future events and how to register yourself, your family, or a classroom, and watch videos of past talks on the Science Journeys page.