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Caltech in Washington, D.C.
April 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm — 8:00 pm
$20
An Evening of Science and Art in D.C.
Experience an extraordinary evening in Washington, D.C., where scientific discovery and artistic expression are explored as one. Enjoy an intimate reception followed by a discussion with Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne, PhD (BS ’62) and acclaimed artist Lia Halloran.
The event begins with a pre-lecture reception at Tonic, offering an opportunity to connect with fellow Techers over hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Following the reception, attendees will walk to the National Academy of Sciences for a public lecture by Thorne and Halloran, where they will discuss their collaboration, offering unique perspectives on the cosmos through both scientific theory and artistic interpretation.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Event Schedule
5:00 p.m. – Pre-lecture reception & alumni mixer at Tonic
6:15 p.m. – Walk to the National Academy of Sciences
6:30 p.m. – Lecture and viewing by Kip Thorne & Lia Halloran
8:00 p.m. – Event concludes
Locations:
Reception:
Tonic at Quigley’s
2036 G St NW,
Washington, DC 20036
Lecture:
National Academy of Sciences
Fred Kavli Auditorium
2101 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
$20 per guest which includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and alumni gift
Register by Monday, March 31, 2025
Questions? Contact Xochiltl Bravo at info@caltech.edu or 626-395-6592
About the Lecture: The Warped Side of Our Universe
Physicist Kip Thorne and artist Lia Halloran will explore the intersection of science and art, using poetry and paintings to illuminate complex astrophysical phenomena. Their discussion will delve into topics such as spacetime warping, black holes, and gravitational waves, translating rigorous theoretical concepts into visual and literary forms. Through this conversation, they will offer new perspectives on how artistic interpretation can deepen our understanding of the universe.
Featured Speakers
Kip Thorne, PhD (BS ’62)
A Nobel Prize-winning physicist, NAS member, and the Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics Emeritus at Caltech, is the author of the best-selling books Black Holes & Time Warps: Einstein’s Outrageous Legacy and The Science of Interstellar.
Lia Halloran
An award-winning artist who has exhibited widely in galleries and museums. She is an associate professor and chair of the art department at Chapman University in Orange, California, and is represented by the gallery Luis De Jesus Los Angeles.