Public Lecture—Sheldon Katz—The Altgeld Math Models

THE ALTGELD MATH MODELS Public Lecture by Sheldon Katz Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 4:30 pm SCGP Lecture Room 102 Reception: Simons Center Lobby, 4:00 pm In conjunction with the exhibition The Altgeld Math Models Simons Center Gallery Abstract: The collection of math models at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the largest such … Read more

THE ALTGELD MATH MODELS

THE ALTGELD MATH MODELS June 22– September 25, 2026 Curated by Lorraine Walsh, SCGP Art Director, in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics and the University Library at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 22, 4:00 pm The Simons Center Gallery and SCGP Lobby Public Lecture Follows Reception The Altgeld Math Models … Read more

Simons Center Summer Concert Series 2026

2026 Summer Concerts The Art and Outreach Program at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook University is pleased to present a new music series free and open to the public: Tuesday July 7 Performance by the Jazz Loft 5:00 – 6:00pm: Concert in the Della Pietra Family Auditorium, room 103 Featuring … Read more

2026-27 Call for Plays!

Simons Center for Geometry and Physics Science Playwriting Competition 2026-27 Call for Plays Deadline for submission: September 14, 2026 Winners will be announced in early 2027. Contest is open to the general public. The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics and the C. N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics are pleased to announce a new … Read more

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Science Meets Stage at Annual SCGP Playwriting Competition

The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics, in collaboration with the C. N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, hosted its annual Science Playwriting Competition staged readings, on Wednesday April 15, 2026, celebrating the creative intersection of scientific inquiry and theatrical storytelling. Held in the Della Pietra Family Auditorium, the event featured live readings of the … Read more

Piano Performance by Kyungwha Chu, Wednesday March 25, 2026

Piano Performance by Kyungwha Chu Wednesday March 25, 2026 Reception at 4:00pm, Simons Center Lobby Performance at 4:30pm, Simons Center Della Pietra Family Auditorium, room 103 PROGRAM Robert Schumann Waldszenen, Op. 82 Eintritt — Entry Jäger auf der Lauer — Hunter on the Lookout Einsame Blumen — Lonely Flowers Verrufene Stelle — Haunted Place Freundliche … Read more

Science Playwriting Competition – Staged Readings Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics and the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics are pleased to present the 2026 Science Playwriting Competition Staged Readings of the Winning Plays. First Place: Much Ado About Something  by Jacqueline Sema Salit Second Place: The Force of Attraction by Ron Davies Third Place: Amygdala, or The Rabbit … Read more

Concert Performance by Colin Carr (cello) and Kyungwha Chu (piano)

The Simons Center Art and Outreach program is pleased to present a special performance, open to the public: Colin Carr cello Kyungwha Chu piano Wednesday, November 12, at 5:30pm Della Pietra Family Auditorium, Room 103 Beethoven Sonata no. 3 in A major Allegro ma non tanto Scherzo: Allegro molto Adagio cantabile – Allegro vivace Franck … Read more

Public Lecture—Giuseppe Mussardo—God Plays Dice with the World: The Story of Quantum Mechanics

GOD PLAYS DICE WITH THE WORLD The Story of Quantum Mechanics Public Lecture by Giuseppe Mussardo Thursday, October 9, 2025, 5:30 pm Della Pietra Family Auditorium, SCGP 103 Reception, Simons Center Lobby, 5:00 pm In conjunction with the exhibition 100 Years of Quantum Mechanics Simons Center Gallery Abstract What is matter? A question that has fascinated—and … Read more

100 Years of Quantum Mechanics

100 Years of Quantum Mechanics EXHIBITION EXTENDED Curated by Lorraine Walsh Simons Center Gallery Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 5:00 pm The Simons Center Gallery and SCGP Lobby Public Lecture Follows Reception God Plays Dice with the World: The Story of Quantum Mechanics by Giuseppe Mussardo, Distinguished Professor of Theoretical Physics at SISSA (Trieste) … Read more