NYU is proud to be a university partner of the annual World Science Festival, which is returning to campus beginning Tues., May 30 through Sunday, June 4 for a celebration of science.
New York University is proud to be a university partner of the annual World Science Festival, which is returning to campus beginning Tues., May 30 through Sunday, June 4 for a celebration of science. Now in its 10th year, the World Science Festival will feature 50 programs in scientific disciplines ranging from astronomy, physics, and genetics to neuroscience, robotics, and mathematics.
“At a time when science is at the heart of numerous pressing policy debates, the Festival will provide an unparalleled opportunity to engage with revolutionary discoveries, the thinkers behind them, and their wide-ranging political and cultural implications,” the World Science Festival said in announcing this year’s events.
Programming features world-class performing arts productions, lively debates, lectures, intimate discussions, and interactive demonstrations for both kids and adults.
NYU faculty and programs will be spotlighted at several events, including:
"Chemistry Baker’s Apprentice”: Sat., June 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Danielle Vellucci, Department of Chemistry
“Scientific Sails”: Sat., June 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Eugenia Naro-Maciel, Liberal Studies
“Ultimate Science Sunday”: Sun., June 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• NYU Women in Science Initiative
• NYU Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)
• The HUMAN Project at NYU
Media queries should be directed to:
Blake Zidell and John Wyszniewski
Blake Zidell & Associates
718.643.9052, blake@blakezidell.com, john@blakezidell.com
A full schedule and ticket information is available at www.worldsciencefestival.com.
NYU faculty, staff, and alumni are eligible for a 15-percent discount on selected events. Please enter code WSFUNIF17 when purchasing tickets.