An Evening With Geraldine Richmond

Join us on May 10, 2018, for a conversation with Geraldine Richmond, a pioneering chemist, and advocate for women in STEM fields. On May 10, 2018, the NSTMF will host Geraldine Richmond at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Dr. Richmond is the recipient of the National Medal of Science in Chemistry and is the Presidential Chair […]

Breaking Down Barriers to Successful Science: An Evening With Geraldine Richmond

“I proved them wrong. You can do really good science and you can also be concerned about women’s issues.” An invisible barrier has limited the success of many in science, but Geri Richmond has made it her mission to change that. Her target: bias in science. “It is a difficult issue for women but I […]

Are We Going To Mars? An Evening With Trailblazers

Join us on September 26, 2018, for a conversation about the theoretical, practical, and business aspects of reaching the red planet. On September 26, 2018, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will host Are We Going to Mars? An Evening With Trailblazers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The panel will focus on our ability to reach Mars in […]

An Evening With Titans of Nanotechnology

From nanomedicine to molecular architecture, nano-science is radically changing the way we navigate the world, receive medicine, heal from injuries, even the way we wash our hair. On November 8 at the Kellogg Global Hub, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation, in collaboration with Northwestern’s International Institute for Nanotechnology, will host An Evening With […]

An Evening With Stephen Lippard

From developing platinum-based anticancer drugs to mentoring students, Dr. Stephen Lippard has played a role in many groundbreaking moments in chemistry. On February 28, 2019, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will host An Evening With Stephen Lippard at Haverford College. Dr. Lippard is the Arthur Amos Noyes Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at MIT, whose […]

An Evening With Richard Tapia

Join the conversation with Dr. Tapia, renown mathematician and champion for diversity and excellence in mathematics and science education. STEM research has shown most productive when those involved are diverse in as many ways possible. One of the foremost advocates for diversity in STEM, Richard Tapia, a mathematician and Rice University professor, has made it […]

An Evening With Shirley Ann Jackson

Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson returns to the stage for an evening of discovery and inspiration at Howard University. Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson returns to the “AEW” stage for the third time on April 25, 2019. Hosted by the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation at Howard University, An Evening With Shirley Ann Jackson will give audiences a […]

An Evening With Geri Richmond

Dr. Richmond returns to the AEW stage on Wednesday, May 8 at Portland State University On Wednesday, May 8 the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will host an intimate evening of conversation and discovery with Geri Richmond at Portland State University where audiences will have a unique opportunity to pull back the curtain on her world-changing scientific […]

Science Unscripted: Screens Behind the Scenes with Industrial Light & Magic

EVENT OVERVIEW On September 25, 2019, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will host an intimate evening of conversation and discovery with a team from Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) at Spelman College. 4:30 PM Networking event with representatives from ILM.5:00 PM Panel discussion7:00 PM Reception with free food and drinks We invite you to join us for […]

Science Unscripted: Conversations with AI Experts

Join us for two evenings of dialogue with the best and brightest in AI On October 29 and October 30 of 2019, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will be hosting two days of conversation with AI experts at The University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Day 1: Code-ifying AI5:00 PM – Doors open5:30 PM […]

Science Unscripted: Origins of the Internet

On October 17, 2019, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will host an intimate evening of conversation with architects of the Internet at The George Washington University. 5:00 PM – Doors open5:30 PM – Panel discussion7:00 PM – Reception with free food and drinks The National Science and Technology Medals Foundation invites you to […]

STEM Spotlight with Dr. Knatokie Ford

STEM Spotlight Episode 1 features Dr. Knatokie Ford who’s passion for science and STEM inclusion has taken her from Akron to Hollywood, Harvard, the White House, and beyond. Science journalist, Sarah William, interviews Knatokie Ford in our first installment of STEM Spotlight.