100 upcoming lectures events
On Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Brookline Booksmith
An evening talk at Brookline Booksmith in Boston about harm reduction and overdose prevention. The discussion covers evidence-based strategies, policy implications, and local resources, with practitioners sharing practical approaches in a welcoming bookstore setting.
Intergenerational Mobility: Conversation with Chetty & Boustan
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 at 13:30
Sanders Theatre
Two leading researchers, Raj Chetty and Leah Boustan, discuss recent findings on immigrant mobility and its policy implications in a Harvard-affiliated talk at Sanders Theatre. Registration is required; the event is free for Harvard students and affiliates with valid IDs.
A Conversation with Antony Blinken
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Join former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a wide-ranging conversation on the state of global affairs, moderated by David Sanger of The New York Times, at Harvard's JFK Jr. Forum. Expect candid insights into foreign policy and national security, and the challenges shaping the world today.
Boston Speakers Series–Malcolm Gladwell
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Symphony Hall
Renowned author and speaker Malcolm Gladwell headlines the Boston Speakers Series at Symphony Hall for an evening of provocative insights into human behavior, success, and society. Expect a polished, story-driven lecture blending psychology, sociology, and real-world examples.
Inside the Cabinet Room: Leadership, Diplomacy, and Decision-Making ft. Evan Ryan
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Join Harvard's Institute of Politics for a lunchtime conversation with Evan Ryan, former White House Cabinet Secretary. The discussion explores leadership, diplomacy, and decision-making at the highest levels of government, and how policy coordination unfolds in practice.
Building Peace: Lessons from the Frontlines of Negotiation
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Harvard Kennedy School, Malkin Penthouse
An intimate conversation with Neha Sanghrajka, renowned Kenyan negotiator and scholar, tracing frontline lessons from Kenya's 2007 post-election crisis to the Maputo Accord that ended decades of conflict in Mozambique. Hosted at Harvard Kennedy School, the talk offers insider perspectives on negotiation, mediation, and peace-building strategies.
Study Group with Rohit Chopra: The Future of Independent Law Enforcement
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Join former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra for a live lecture at the Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School, exploring how commissions and boards shape independent law enforcement and regulatory oversight in the US. The discussion covers bipartisan governance, recent White House moves, and the future of regulation.
Dr. Frank B. Hu - Gastronomy and Beyond Lecture Series
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Renowned nutrition expert Dr. Frank B. Hu discusses how dietary patterns influence obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, drawing on Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health research. The talk, part of the Gastronomy & Beyond series, explores science-driven strategies for healthier eating and policy implications.
Politics, the Media and Movies: PH-1 & Politics in Entertainment
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
A Harvard Kennedy School forum with filmmaker Mark Kassen and CNN's Sara Sidner exploring how media and entertainment influence politics today. The event includes a screening of PH-1 and a discussion on cinema's role in shaping public opinion and policy.
Free Speech, Media and the Democratic Idea with Ken Burns
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Ken Burns discusses media, storytelling, and democracy with Nancy Gibbs at Harvard's JFK Forum in The Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics. The conversation traces how American narratives have shaped Americanness and public discourse for more than two centuries.
Developing Responsible AI: Anthropic Study Group
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 16:30
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Academic lecture-style study group at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics, exploring Anthropic's mission to develop AI for humanity's long-term benefit. Led by Chris Liddell with guest Dr. Buddy Shah (CHAI) discussing governance under the Long Term Benefit Trust. Open to Harvard community by RSVP.
Conversation with Paul Ryan on Capitol Hill Leadership
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 12:30
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Join Harvard's Institute of Politics for a lunchtime conversation with Paul Ryan, the 54th Speaker of the U.S. House. The discussion, hosted by IOP and the Center for Public Leadership, reflects on leadership in government and offers guidance for students pursuing public service careers.
Clearing Land Under Fire: Demining in Burma
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Harvard Kennedy School, Carr Conference Room (R-229)
Jonathan Moss shares frontline experiences from Burma’s conflict zones, detailing a community-led demining program in Karenni State and the human-rights toll of explosive contamination. The Harvard Kennedy School lecture examines civilian protection amid landmines and booby traps, and prospects for safe return and recovery.
Gallery Talk: American Works of Art at the 250th
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 12:30
Harvard Art Museums
Curator Horace D. Ballard leads a gallery talk at Harvard Art Museums, examining a key American artwork in the 250th-anniversary context. The narrative links art to the political and social currents surrounding the Declaration, in a monthly series.
Fractions Are Hard!
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Online lecture on undergraduate math education titled Fractions Are Hard!, featuring James Tanton. Explores how fractions are introduced in curricula, balancing real-world intuition with formal understanding, with MIT/online audience and practical classroom implications.
Homo sapiens Meets Neanderthals: The End of a World
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA.
Free hybrid science lecture exploring the arrival of Homo sapiens in Eurasia and the disappearance of Neanderthals, led by Jean-Jacques Hublin in the Hallam L. Movius Jr. Lecture Series. The talk is held at Harvard's Geological Lecture Hall in Cambridge, MA, with options for in-person or online attendance.
The Power of Life: Lamarck and the Invention of Biology
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Harvard Science Center
Jessica Riskin presents 'The Power of Life: The Invention of Biology and the Revolutionary Science of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck' in conversation with Naomi Oreskes at the Harvard Science Center. This engaging lecture traces Lamarck’s ideas and how biology emerged as a modern science.
Nutrition Class
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 at 09:00
help with activities of daily living and maintaining independence! In this class
Join a practical nutrition class exploring balanced eating, everyday meal planning, and tips for healthier choices. Designed for adults seeking to maintain independence and improve overall well-being in a friendly, accessible session.
Leadership and Public Service in an Unpredictable World ft. Paul Ryan
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Join Paul Ryan for a bipartisan conversation on leadership, public service, and democracy at the JFK Jr. Forum. With Anthony Foxx, explore how to navigate polarized times, policy entrepreneurship, and the future of civil society from a former Speaker's perspective.
Strategy, Messaging, and Power: A Conversation with Anita Dunn
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Lunchtime talk at the Institute of Politics (Harvard Kennedy School) with Anita Dunn, former Biden adviser and Obama strategist. Dunn shares insights on political communications, campaign messaging, and leadership in contemporary American politics.
Richard P. Stanley Seminar in Combinatorics
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 16:15
Harvard Science Center
Terrence George (MIT) outlines a toric analogue of total positivity, using weighted bipartite graphs on a torus to build a spectral transform and Harnack curves. Framed as an extension of Postnikov's boundary measurements for the Grassmannian, the talk connects toric geometry with combinatorics in Harvard's Science Center setting.
Emily Galvin Almanza in Conversation on The Price of Mercy
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Harvard Book Store
Author Emily Galvin Almanza discusses The Price of Mercy: Unfair Trials, a Violent System, and a Public Defender's Search for Justice in America, in conversation with Laurence Tribe at Harvard Book Store. A sharp, timely critique of justice system failures in a historic bookstore setting.
Study Group: Urban Leadership from the Front Lines
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 16:30
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
A moderated study group at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics exploring urban leadership from the front lines. Featuring Mayor Tishaura Jones and virtual guest Mayor Paul Young of Memphis, the session delves into city governance under high expectations, followed by discussion with Harvard’s community.
Study Group: The Road to Trump—The Storm Arrives
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Join Byron York for a study-group discussion at Harvard's Institute of Politics as they trace the 2016 GOP primary's two tracks and the rise of Donald Trump. A rigorous, insider take on how Trump dominated the race and reshaped American politics.
New Speakers, New Identities: Ideologies of Conversion in Wartime Ukraine
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, Pritsak Memorial Library
Dr. Natalia Kudriavtseva investigates how and why Ukrainian language adoption intensified after 2014 and the 2022 invasion, drawing on biographical interviews with 21 individuals who became full-time Ukrainian speakers. Framing language shift through 'new speakerness,' the talk links identity, politics, and resistance in wartime Ukraine.
Burton & Inglis Lecture: Faith Communities & Public Schools
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Gutman Library, Gutman Conference Center
Harvard's 2026 Burton & Inglis Lecture examines how faith communities and public schools can partner to expand opportunity while respecting constitutional boundaries. The program features The Kuumba Singers of Harvard College and a reception in Gutman Conference Center, Gutman Library.
The Massachusetts Story: Lessons for the Nation
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 16:30
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Join Aimee Guidera for a focused look at Massachusetts' 1993 Education Reform Act, examining how data-driven goals, coalitions, and accountability shaped the state's approach. The talk explores which elements have shifted in recent years and distills actionable lessons for business leaders, policymakers, and educators nationwide.
Aging While Black: A Radical Reimagining of Aging and Race in America
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 15:00
Boston Public Library
Renowned author Raymond A. Jetson discusses Aging While Black: A Radical Reimagining of Aging and Race in America at the Boston Public Library, offering a provocative look at how aging and racial dynamics intersect in contemporary society. Audience members gain insight into health equity and narratives shaping policy.
Special Seminar with Harris Kaplan
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 09:30
Building 46, Singleton
Special Seminar with Harris Kaplan on how neuronal circuits develop in early life and how these evolving networks guide behavior and social interactions. Using the metaphor of flying an airplane while it's being built, the talk discusses how early-life circuits enable learning despite rapid structural changes. MIT, Building 46, Singleton, Boston.
Larger Landscape Conversation: Place-Based Philanthropy
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Join leading experts for a panel-style discussion on place-based philanthropy and how location-specific giving can strengthen cities and communities. Hosted by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the conversation explores strategies, case studies, and the impact of place on social outcomes.
A modest extension of Reider's Theorem on ample divisors on a surface
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 15:00
This Harvard–MIT Algebraic Geometry Seminar features Aaron Bertram (University of Utah) presenting a modest extension of Reider’s theorem for ample divisors on a surface. It surveys derived-category methods in algebraic geometry, wall-crossing in moduli of sheaves, and Brill-Noether phenomena on K3 surfaces.
Joint Math Colloquium: Kaleidoscopes & Calabi–Yau Moduli
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 16:30
Northeastern University, 509/511 Lake Hall
Joint Mathematics Colloquium featuring Fabian Ruehle on Kaleidoscopes and Waves on Calabi–Yau Moduli Spaces. The talk surveys Calabi–Yau moduli, the prepotential, and the Kähler moduli space’s Coxeter-chamber structure, with reflections and enumerative invariants in a formal academic setting at Lake Hall, Northeastern.
All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Boston Public Library
Join author and leadership expert Susan MacKenty Brady for a library talk at Boston Public Library, Copley Square, as she discusses All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams and Create Value.
FLP Speaker Series: Nutrition Essentials with HUHS Dietitian, Sabrina Smith
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 16:30
Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center, Mt. Auburn Room, 2nd floor
Join HUHS Registered Dietitian Sabrina Smith for a dynamic lecture on nutrition essentials. Learn meal-planning tips, dining-hall hacks, and wholesome snack choices to support your health goals, with campus-focused guidance during National Nutrition Month. Expect practical examples, quick demos, and time for Q&A.
Protecting Whistleblowers and Fighting Fraud
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 12:30
Join a Harvard seminar with health-care fraud experts to explore how whistleblowers expose fraud in government-funded programs, the safeguards protecting them, and the moral courage required to speak out. Practical insights on detection, reporting, and policy implications.
America at 250 and Beyond: Union and Disunion
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
An evening conversation at the JFK Forum exploring unity and disunion in 250 years of American history, featuring Pete Buttigieg, Drew Gilpin Faust, and Eddie Glaude, moderated by Jill Lepore. A scholarly look at how the republic has endured and divided.
Gallery Talk: Activation of Moholy-Nagy’s Light Prop for an Electric Stage
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 12:30
Harvard Art Museums
Museum staff discuss and activate Moholy-Nagy’s Light Prop for an Electric Stage, a 1930 Bauhaus device. The gallery talk explores its experimental use of light and technology and its influence on performance spaces at Harvard Art Museums.
AI and the Reinvention of Education: Conversation with Liemandt & Horn
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Boston, Massachusetts
Join a focused conversation on how AI is transforming education, featuring Joe Liemandt and Michael Horn. Explore new models, tools, and the policy and classroom implications shaping tomorrow's schools in Boston. A timely, professional talk that blends entrepreneurship and education theory.
Harvard Anthropology Seminar Series: Marina Welker (Cornell University)
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 15:00
Tozzer Anthropology Building, #203
In this Harvard Anthropology Seminar, Marina Welker (Cornell University) probes how a multifunctional cooking appliance reconfigures domestic labor, gender norms, and technology. Through autoethnography, she ties marketing promises to everyday kitchen practices and the emergence of new forms of desire in home life.
Chain of Ideas: Origins of Our Authoritarian Age
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 19:00
First Parish Church
Public talk by historian and author Ibram X. Kendi at First Parish Church in Boston, discussing Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age. A timely, thoughtful exploration of how ideas shape power, democracy, and race.
American Teenager: Transgender Displacement, and the Fight for Home
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Harvard Kennedy School, R-414 A
An HKS lecture exploring how transgender adolescents and their families face mounting legal barriers and hostility, and what it means to relocate for safety and belonging within the United States. The talk considers displacement as a form of seeking home and stability in changing social landscapes.
Systemic Risk Management: A Perspective from the Inter-American Development Bank
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Building E40, 496
MIT hosts a noon lecture featuring the Inter-American Development Bank's Chief Risk Officer, Søren Elbech, on systemic risk in Latin America and climate pressures. Learn how multilateral banks balance protecting development gains with mobilizing investment through proactive risk management.
Conversation: Amit Segal on the Future of Gaza
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Public talk at Harvard featuring Israeli journalist Amit Segal in conversation with Mathias Risse. They explore how the Gaza war reshapes Israeli politics, wartime decision-making, and the intersection of domestic power with regional conflict. A timely, policy-focused discussion on Israel’s evolving security choices.
The State of Politics and Global Affairs: A Conversation with Andrea Mitchell
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Join NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell for a lunchtime conversation on politics and global affairs. With four decades of reporting—from arms-control summits to Middle East conflicts—she offers firsthand insights at Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics in the Malkin Penthouse.
Leadership in Challenging Times ft. General CQ Brown, Jr., USAF (Ret.)
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
A high-profile talk at JFK Forum where Gen. CQ Brown Jr., USAF (Ret.), former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, discusses leadership in challenging times, drawing on military service and public stewardship. Moderated by Eric Rosenbach from the Belfer Center.
International Trade Seminar
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 16:30
Harvard Littauer M-16, M-16
An international trade seminar featuring Sharat Ganapati of Georgetown University, held in Harvard Littauer M-16. A concise, scholarly discussion on trade dynamics, policy implications, and the global economy in a formal academic setting.
Neuroscience & Society Conversation: Stress & Trauma
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 17:30
Wasserstein Hall, 1585 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Join a Harvard neuroscience and society conversation exploring how brain science informs coping with stress and trauma. The discussion features leading experts in Wasserstein Hall, Cambridge, offering insights into resilience, mental health, and translational research.
SQI Mission Update: Embodied Intelligence
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Building 45 (MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing), 8th Floor
As part of the MIT Siegel Family Quest for Intelligence (SQI), researchers share updates on embodied intelligence—how brains generate intelligence and how it can be replicated in AI. Experts in computing, neuroscience, and the humanities discuss progress, challenges, and the grand challenge of integrating natural and artificial intelligence at MIT's Building 45.
In Conversation: Photography and Political Imaginaries
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Harvard Art Museums
An in-conversation at Harvard Art Museums where Leigh Raiford and Teju Cole examine how photography shapes social movements and political imaginaries, exploring its limits and possibilities in moments of urgency and crisis. A thoughtful, accessible lecture on the power of images in politics.
State Capacity and Infrastructure Costs
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Building 2, 2-147
A scholarly lecture at MIT on how state capacity shapes infrastructure costs, featuring Yale Law School scholar Zachary D. Liscow with Cailin Slattery and William Nober. The talk blends legal and economic perspectives to assess the governance and fiscal dimensions of large-scale public infrastructure projects.
Seyferth Lecture- Professor Peter T. Wolczanski (Cornell University)
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Building 9, 354
A Seyferth Lecture featuring Professor Peter T. Wolczanski (Cornell) on ruminations in inorganic and organometallic chemistry, exploring redox chemistry of base metals, electronic structure, and metrics.
The Optimal Macro Tariff
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Building E52, E52-432
An economics lecture on tariff optimization in macro policy, presented by Dmitry Mukhin (London School of Economics) with Oleg Itskhoki. Hosted at MIT in Building E52, this session explores theoretical and policy implications of optimal macro tariffs.
The American Revolution at 250
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 15:30
Building E51, 095
MIT History Presents a series of talks marking the semiquincentennial of U.S. independence. The lecture series takes place in Building E51-095, with the March 31 session featuring 'The American Revolution as Origin Myth' by Michael Hattem, following Woody Holton's March 10 talk. Open to the MIT community.
CSAIL Forum with Pratyusha Sharma: Towards Understanding Animal Communication
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 12:00
CSAIL Forum, MIT
MIT CSAIL hosts Pratyusha Sharma for a lecture on animal communication, weaving biology, linguistics, and machine learning to reveal how non-human species convey information and influence group dynamics. The talk promises fresh insights into cognition and social signaling, with a Zoom registration.
ArtsBites: Milo Rau, Artistic Director, Vienna Festival
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Office for the Arts
Join a student-led conversation with Milo Rau, the renowned playwright, filmmaker, and artistic director of the Vienna Festival. Hosted by Theater, Dance & Media at Harvard, the talk probes art at the interface of activism and society. Discover Rau’s provocative approach and its relevance to contemporary performance.
Ukrainian-Russian Conundrum in Western Historiography
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, Pritsak Memorial Library
Dr. Volodymyr Kravchenko explores how Russia's war in Ukraine triggers a reassessment of former Soviet and Eastern European historiography. The talk traces postwar Ukrainian and Russian studies in North America and discusses their relevance for contemporary scholarship.
Organizational Economics Seminar
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 14:30
Building E62, E62-650
MIT hosts an Organizational Economics Seminar with Heather Sarsons (Chicago Booth) presenting 'National Wage Setting'. An insightful lecture on wage dynamics inside organizations, held in Building E62. Aiming to illuminate how wage policies shape firm behavior.
MIT Richard C. Lord Lecture
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Room 6-120
MIT presents the Richard C. Lord Lecture featuring Marty Zanni (University of Wisconsin–Madison). A formal, intellectually driven lecture at Room 6-120 that highlights cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary discussion, open to students and professionals.
Earth and Life: A Four Billion Year Conversation
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Harvard Book Store
Geologist Andrew H. Knoll chats with Robin Wordsworth about Earth and life's four-billion-year journey. An accessible, scientifically rich lecture at Harvard Book Store exploring deep-time history and the evolving planet.
Biology Colloquium
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Stata, Kirsch auditorium, 32-123
The Biology Colloquium presents Li Ye of The Scripps Research Institute with a talk titled 'The Energetics of Integrating Brain and Body.' This MIT weekly biology seminar, held in Kirsch Auditorium, honors Dr. Francis O. Schmitt and targets researchers and students exploring neural and metabolic integration.
Gutman Library Hybrid Book Talk: Beyond the Doll Tests
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 17:30
Gutman Library , Gutman Conference Center E1
Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy draws on decades of research to show how racism, trauma, and systemic inequities shape Black students’ experiences in American schools, offering practical strategies to move beyond surface inclusion. This hybrid book talk at Gutman Conference Center blends storytelling with evidence-based frameworks.
Julia Minson: How to Disagree Better
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Harvard Book Store
Julia Minson shares practical strategies from her research on disagreement and influence in this talk, titled How to Disagree Better: The Secret to Less Conflict and More Influence. Hosted at the Harvard Book Store, the event offers actionable tips for constructive dialogue in work and everyday life.
Public Service and Global Security: A Conversation with Curtis Ried
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Join the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics for a lunchtime conversation with Curtis Ried, former U.S. diplomat and senior White House official, about the role of a Chief of Staff at the center of national security decision-making. The discussion offers insider perspectives on public service and policy, followed by audience Q&A in Littauer 166.
During 'Man': Caribbean Philosophies of Cognition
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 17:15
Building 14, 14N-417
MIT Global France Seminar presents Deborah Jenson, exploring Sylvia Wynter's 'Word of Man' and its role in shaping colonial modernity and theories of cognition from Anténor Firmin to Wynter. An interdisciplinary philosophy lecture in Building 14, MIT, Boston.
Equal Pay Laws, Wage Gaps and Segregation — Lecture
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Harvard Ed Portal
An academic lecture at Harvard exploring how equal-pay laws operate in equilibrium, focusing on constraints, wage gaps, and segregation in labor markets. Featuring Bobby Pakzad-Hurson (Brown), the talk links theoretical models to real-world policy implications and workplace dynamics.
GEO-MATTERS Lecture: Roi Salgueiro Barrio
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Building 7, 7-429
Part of the SMArchS Urbanism Lecture Series, GEO-MATTERS examines how designers engage with the earth’s materials, forces, and signals. Roi Salgueiro Barrio leads a discussion on material ecologies, climate disturbances, and design strategies in urban contexts.
War and Justice in the 21st Century: The International Criminal Court in Today's World
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 at 17:30
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, Land Hall
Renowned prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo discusses the ICC's role in today’s conflicts, drawing on his experience and his book. Moderated by Professor Kathryn Sikk, this Harvard Kennedy School forum at the JFK Jr. Forum explores how international justice interacts with modern warfare and policy.
Polarization and International Politics
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Building E40, 496
Duke University professor Rachel Myrick presents a seminar on how polarization reshapes international cooperation and conflict, challenging conventional views on democratic constraints. Based on recent research, this MIT Security Studies Program talk offers new insights into global politics.
Chemical Biology Seminar
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Building 2, Room 135
Join a Chemical Biology Seminar featuring Huiqing (Jane) Zhou of Boston College. This science talk explores current advances at the intersection of chemistry and biology, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches. Presented in Building 4, Room 270, the session offers in-depth insights suitable for students and professionals.
Comp Lit DUS Office Hours
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 15:15
Dana-Palmer House, 209
Meet with Dr. Sandra Naddaff, Director of Undergraduate Studies in Comparative Literature, to discuss your concentration and secondary fields (including Translation Studies). Weekly office hours in Dana-Palmer House 209 or on Zoom, Thursdays 3:15–4:30 pm.
Suzanne Simard: When the Forest Breathes
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Brookline Booksmith
Ecologist Suzanne Simard discusses how forests communicate through underground networks of roots and fungi, drawing on her pioneering research. In a Brookline Booksmith talk, she explores forest resilience, climate implications, and the future of sustainable land stewardship.
Thought Leader Lecture: Hossein Fateh, CloudHQ CEO
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Building 9, 354
Join MIT for a Thought Leader Lecture with Hossein Fateh, founder and CEO of CloudHQ, who helped shape enterprise data-center infrastructure. He'll discuss cloud platforms, data tenancy, and the future of scalable IT architectures in this formal, industry-focused talk at Building 9.
On regularity theory for generalized surfaces
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Building 68, 181
MIT Geometric Analysis Seminar by Gianmarco Caldini (University of Trento) on the regularity theory for generalized surfaces. The talk explains how closely an integral current representing a homology class can be approximated by a smooth submanifold, with connections to Federer–Fleming.
Colloquium on the Brain and Cognition with Nicole Rust
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Building 46, Singleton
MIT Colloquium on the Brain and Cognition with Nicole Rust examines how subjective mood ratings map onto neural mechanisms, advancing mood science through epistemic iteration. Set in Singleton Auditorium, Building 46, this formal talk invites researchers and students to explore brain-mood links.
PDE/Analysis Seminar
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 15:00
Building 2, 2-147
Two-part PDE/analysis seminar in Boston (Building 2, 136) with Ryan Unger (UC Berkeley) 3:00–4:00 PM and Guilherme Vedana (IPAM) 4:15–5:15 PM. The session titled 'A complete classification of Fourier summation formulas on the real line' introduces FS-pairs, a generalization of Poisson summation for real-line analysis.
MITEI Presents: Advancing the Energy Transition with Fatih Birol
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 at 17:15
Building 45 (MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing), 8th Floor
MIT Energy Initiative hosts Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA, for a keynote on the outlook for global energy markets and the implications for energy security, competitiveness, and sustainability. The talk covers policy shifts, market volatility, and potential scenarios shaping the energy transition at MIT's Building 45.
Spring 2026 Architecture Lecture Series: Forrest Meggers
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Building 7, 7-429
MIT's Spring 2026 Architecture Lecture Series presents Forrest Meggers, challenging the idea of sealed interiors. The talk explores how thermal systems and air conditioning shape architectural thinking, blending theory with Building Technology insights in Building 7.
Starr Forum: New World Disorder – Humanitarian Perspective
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Building 45 (MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing), 8th Floor
An MIT Starr Forum lecture featuring David Miliband (IRC president) on humanitarian perspectives in today’s crises, refugee resettlement, and international response. Moderated by John Deutch, the talk explores policy options and the practical role of humanitarian action in global affairs.
Ethics of AI in Surgical Training & Practice
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at 12:00
An expert panel on the ethical implications of AI in surgical training and clinical practice. The discussion covers AI-driven decision-making, surgeon judgment, skill development, and intraoperative governance, addressing responsibility, transparency, and equity. Presenters include Danielle Bitterman, Rohaid Ali, Krystle Tuaño; hosted by Theresa Williamson in Boston.
Habit Formation in Labor Supply
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 14:30
Building E51, 095
An academic lecture by Heather Schofield (Cornell) on how habit formation affects labor supply, job-search behavior, and participation decisions. The talk blends behavioral economics with labor economics to explain why workers form routines and how this shapes labor market outcomes, held in Building E51.
Researching Your Boston Home
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Boston Public Library - Mezzanine Level Computer Lab, Boylston Building
Join a focused library class at the Boston Public Library Mezzanine Level Computer Lab to learn how to research the history of your home and neighborhood. Explore library resources and tips for tracing property and local lore.
Lie Groups Seminar
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Building 2, 2-147
MIT hosts the Lie Groups Seminar featuring Si'an Nie (Chinese Academy of Sciences) on Lie group theory on 2026-04-01 at 16:00 UTC. Schedule is tentative as speaker availability is confirmed. Venue: Building 2, Room 142, MIT, Boston.
Ancient Cities of Guatemala’s Pacific Coast
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA.
Part of the 2026 Gordon R. Willey Lecture series, this free hybrid talk explores ancient cities along Guatemala’s Pacific coast. Oswaldo Chinchilla Mazariegos (Yale) presents archaeology and trade across the Escuintla region, with in-person and online attendance at Harvard’s Geological Lecture Hall.
The Innovation Frontier: Insiders' Stories
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 11:00
McGovern Auditorium, Whitehead Institute
MIT HEALS invites you to Session 1 of The Innovation Frontier: Insiders' Stories, exploring the discoveries and decisions behind the founding of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. Nobel Laureate Phillip Sharp discusses biotech breakthroughs in conversation with Christopher Westphal at MIT's McGovern Auditorium, Whitehead Institute.
Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Seminar: The Ticking DNA Clock
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Building 46, Room 3002 - Singleton Auditorium
Steve McCarroll (Harvard Medical School) delivers a Molecular Neuroscience Seminar on the ticking DNA clock: how somatic expansion of a DNA repeat over a lifetime can lead to Huntington's disease. The talk, held in Singleton Auditorium, Building 46, explores neural-genetic mechanisms and disease risk with clear implications for research and therapy.
Tracy K. Smith — Green-Taylor Lectures
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 18:30
Building 7, 7-429
Tracy K. Smith delivers a Green-Taylor Lecture in MIT’s Building 7, exploring Black life and letters through her award-winning poetry and essays. A Harvard professor and former Poet Laureate, she discusses memory, identity, and the power of language in contemporary American letters.
No more broken links: Using Perma.cc to preserve links in your papers' citations
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 11:00
An MIT talk on Perma.cc to fight link rot in scholarly citations. Learn how Harvard Library Innovation Lab and MIT Libraries enable archived web content, with practical steps to create permalinks that preserve sources for future readers and verify citations.
Pitchers of American Life: Author Lecture
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Harvard Ed Portal
Art historian Ezra Shales explores everyday pitchers as historical documents in Pitchers of American Life: Art Within Reach. The talk traces rituals, communal cups, and the shift from craft to mass production, revealing how ordinary vessels illuminate American life at Harvard Ed Portal.
Trading Goods for Lives: The Impact of NAFTA on Mortality
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Building E52, E52-432
MIT economist Amy Finkelstein is joined by Matthew Notowidigdo and Steven Shi for a panel on the impact of NAFTA on mortality. The discussion blends health economics and policy analysis, exploring mortality trends linked to trade and policy changes. Held in Building E51-315, Boston.
MIT Climate Action: Spring Webinar Series
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Join MIT experts for a Spring webinar series examining how MIT’s Climate Action Plan translates into action across energy, buildings, and food systems. Learn how collaboration, data, and design drive decisions to reduce emissions and improve campus life, with sessions led by operations, planning, and climate-action staff.
Algebraic Topology Seminar
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 16:30
Building 68, 181
Speaker Adela Zhang (University of Copenhagen) discusses 'Canonical Local-to-Global Extensions of TFTs' at the Algebraic Topology Seminar in Boston. The talk explains extending any 2D open field theory to an open–closed theory, with Hochschild homology of E1-Frobenius algebras shaping the open–closed bordism category.
Montesquieu: The Roots of the American Constitution
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Building W20: Stratton Student Center, 306
Isabelle Slotine presents a historically rich exploration of Montesquieu's influence on the U.S. Constitution, tracing how L'Esprit des Lois traveled to Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia library and shaped the thinking of James Madison.
Colloquium: Trajectories in Autism (Dr. Catherine Lord)
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Building 46, Room 3002 - Singleton Auditorium
Dr. Catherine Lord presents longitudinal findings from over 30 years following individuals referred for autism in early childhood, tracing trajectories into adulthood and extracting lessons for diagnosis and intervention. Hosted as part of the SCSB Colloquium Series, the talk at Singleton Auditorium offers rigorous, cutting-edge insights into autism development.
RLE 2026 ANNUAL HERMANN HAUS LECTURE
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Building 68, 181
Join the RLE 2026 Hermann Haus Lecture as Marko Lončar (Harvard SEAS) discusses high-performance integrated photonics. The talk covers advances in photonic integration, device design, and applications, set in Building 36, 428, Boston. An authoritative engineering lecture for students and professionals.
Special Collections Open House: Barry Moser & the Pennyroyal Press
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 16:30
Boston Public Library - The Exchange, Kirstein Business Library and Innovation Center
Special Collections Open House at the Boston Public Library showcases Barry Moser's Pennyroyal Press works from 4:30–5:30 PM, ahead of the 51st Dwiggins Lecture in Rabb Hall at 6 PM. Staff will be on hand to discuss the collection in the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center.
Statistics and Data Science Seminar
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Building E51, 095
An academic Statistics and Data Science Seminar featuring Surbhi Goel (UPenn). Explore recent advances in statistical methods and data analytics in a university setting at Building E18, 304, Boston, with Q&A.
Special Seminar with Srini Turaga
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 09:30
Building 46, Singleton
Srini Turaga presents two computational efforts to model the brain and body of the fruit fly, using the complete connectome to predict neural activity. The talk outlines a new modeling method that links connectome data to behavior and sensation processing in Drosophila. Ideal for students and researchers interested in computational neuroscience, at MIT's Building 46 (Singleton) in Boston.
MIT-BMS Organic Chemistry Lecture: Catalysis Seminar
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Building 6, 6-120
MIT hosts the Bristol-Myers Squibb Lecture in Organic Chemistry, pairing Yale chemist Scott J. Miller on asymmetric catalysis with Steve Wisniewski (BMS) on From Vials to Reactors. A cutting-edge seminar exploring catalytic innovation in process development.
Pathway for Immigrant Workers Info Session
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Civic Pavilion5 Congress Street, Boston
Officials from Boston's Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) and Pathway for Immigrant Workers host a free information session on green card sponsorship for low-wage immigrant workers. Discover eligibility, petition steps, and city resources in a concise briefing at the Civic Pavilion, designed to help navigate permanent residency options.
Highland Transitions: Iron Age West Jordan
Thu, 2 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Tozzer Anthropology Building, #203
Harvard Anthropology Seminar Series featuring Andrew Danielson explores Highland Transitions in Iron Age West Jordan, examining lifeways across Early Bronze to Iron Ages and the landscapes that shaped political change. Insightful field-focused talk in the Tozzer Building that adds nuance to regional archaeology.