Daniel Feliciano, project team fellow at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus, explores how the available resources surrounding cells within tissues are used as energy sources and building blocks to determine different cell functions. It's free! Come early to enjoy… Read More
Recent excavations at New Mexico's White Sands National Park revealed 23,000-year-old tracks of ancient human beings alongside extinct megafauna. Archaeologist Dan Odess discusses this remarkable discovery. Come early and enjoy craft beverages--beer, wine, cider, vodka soda cocktails--and delicious… Read More
Virginia Tech wildlife ecologist and researcher Christopher Blume discusses how development affects bats, mammals that are indicators of ecosystem health. Blume is currently collecting data about bat species in Rock Creek National Park in Washington, D.C. Come early… Read More
Aphids can induce galls by injecting proteins into plants, hijacking plant development. David Stern, senior group leader at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus, discusses how his research into this problem could lead to controlling pest aphids. Come early and… Read More
Joe May, former Virginia state delegate and founder of the EIT2.0 technology company, reflects on his career in circuit and instrumentation design. He also talks about the engineering behind some of his 28 patents, many in the field… Read More
Discover how protein engineering enhances everything from complex biochemical measurements in the laboratory to everyday laundry detergents. Alison Tebo, group leader at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus, addresses bioimaging challenges by developing high-performance biosensors through new protein engineering techniques.… Read More
Trace humanity’s desire to visualize the secrets of life — from the early days of microscopy to the emerging technologies of tomorrow. Teng-Leong Chew, director of Advanced Imaging at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus, explores the hidden wonders of… Read More
Back by popular demand! Learn about the FBI’s bomb lab with Kirk Yeager, chief explosives scientist. Gain insights into how experts investigate explosives and how they work to find new ways to detect and prevent attacks. Kirk Yeager… Read More
Dr. Gerry Galloway, emeritus professor of engineering at the University of Maryland, explores practical solutions to water supply issues caused by pollution, floods, and drought — challenges impacted by climate change and political and demographic shifts. While you… Read More
Stephan Saalfeld, a group leader at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus, discusses the complexity of biological systems and their interactions. He explains how AI aids in understanding these systems, with examples from his lab, colleagues at Janelia, and the… Read More