Discover Science Lecture Series | College of Science

We met Alie Ward on September 4

We geeked out with Emmy-winning science communicator Alie Ward! In her Discover Science lecture, the Ologies podcast host made the case that curiosity is your greatest superpower.

Learn more about Alie's visit to campus

What is the Discover Science Lecture Series?

The Discover Science Lecture Series was founded by the College of Science in 2010, with the goal of bringing the country's top scientists to the University to share their knowledge, research and wisdom with the community. These talks are designed to make science accessible to the public and spark curiosity across a wide range of scientific fields.

All Discover Science Lecture Series events are free and open to the public, with a reception following each lecture. Registration is required to attend.

2025-26 Season Speaker Lineup

Check out this season's speakers! All lectures take place at 7 p.m. in the Redfield Auditorium, DMSC 110.

Alie Ward

September 4, 2025

"Embrace Your Curiosity"

Solange Massa

April 30, 2026

Lecture title to be released in Spring 2026

Register to attend Discover Science lectures!

Interested in attending lectures from the country's greatest scientists and science communicators? Register to attend Discover Science lectures held each semester.

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Discover Science, the podcast!

Listen in on in-depth conversations with some of the world's leading scientists and researchers. New from the College of Science, the Discover Science podcast is an offshoot of the lecture series by the same name. Join us and dig in on the science that is changing our world. Listen and subscribe on Spotify, iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts!

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