Della Pietra Lecture Series Presents Dava Sobel

The Della Pietra Lecture Series is pleased to present Dr. Dava Sobel 

Monday, May 8, 5:00pm, Reception at 4:15pm

Title: The Glass Universe and “the glass ceiling”

Building the Quantum Internet

Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory are constructing the world’s first quantum-enabled internet By Eden Figueroa, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Stony Brook University; Joint Appointment, Brookhaven National Laboratory                  

The Work of Peter Scholze

By Mark Andrea de Cataldo Department of Mathematics Stony Brook University                

Celebrating Science In A Fractured Society: A Look Inside The Event

Celebrating Science In A Fractured Society took place at the Staller Center on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. With over 900 people in attendance, this panel discussion brought together pioneers in Physics and Astrophysics. A thought provoking conversation among the participants about education, society, and the future of science gave way for a wonderful evening.  The … Read more

Della Pietra Lecture Series Special Event: Celebrating Science in a Fractured Society

Science is one of the most powerful tools we have for meeting the grave challenges that humanity will face in the next decades. However, the recent worldwide increase in obscurantism, denialism, and anti-science movements is a matter of serious concern. They have already severely undermined efforts to address climate change, and the recent global COVID … Read more