In celebration of the centennial of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Building (1924-2024), join Cultural Programs of the NAS for a conversation about the intersection of science and Art Deco. The event features talks by Anna L. Kupik, president of the International Hildreth Meière Association and great-granddaughter of Hildreth Meière; Thomas Burnett, assistant director of communications, John Templeton Foundation; Steve Knight, president, Art Deco Society of Washington; and Caroline Mesrobian Hickman, lecturer, School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, University of Maryland.

Agenda

6:00 – 6:30 Check in, take seats in Fred Kavli Auditorium

6:30 – 6:40 Welcoming remarks and introductions by JD Talasek, director, Cultural Programs, National Academy of Sciences (CPNAS), Washington, D.C.

6:40 – 7:25 Presentations

7:25 – 8:10 Discussion and Audience Q & A

8:10 – 8:30 Community share. Anyone in the audience working at the intersection of art and science will have 30 seconds to share their work. Please present your work as a teaser so that those who are interested can seek you out during the reception.

8:30 – 9:15 Reception in the Great Hall

About DASER

DC Art Science Evening Rendezvous (DASER) is organized to explore several key questions: What are the relationships among art, science, technology, culture, and all related disciplines or systems of understanding? How do these disciplines relate to one another to foster creativity, innovation, and discovery? What are the tangible results of these interactions? DASER aims to create community and discussion around the intersection of art and science.

DASER is organized by Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences in collaboration with Leonardo, the International Society for the Arts, Sciences, and Technology. The thoughts and opinions expressed in the DASER events are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the National Academy of Sciences or of Leonardo.

Photo ID Requirement

This is an in-person event with the option to watch the recording afterward. A government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport) is required to enter the building.