Part of the Linda and Les Vinney Know Your World Lecture Series
Local conversations. Global topics.
Step into engaging discussions about globally relevant topics with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s new series The Science of... Highlighting top voices in the field, each program will feature a discussion between a scientist and another expert, inviting the audience into behind-the-scenes conversations.
About the Know Your World Lecture Series
The Linda and Les Vinney Know Your World Lecture Series brings renowned experts and personalities to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for compelling conversations that reflect the Museum’s vision for healthy humans, a healthy planet, and a better future for all. The series invites you to explore the unique content in our reimagined galleries and engage in dialogue about the relevance of science to our lives.
Friday
January 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Art of Science Communication with Ira Flatow
Learn how Science Friday host Ira Flatow spent his career making science and technology accessible.
Thursday
February 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Science of Influence with Alexis Nikole Nelson
Learn how content creator Alexis Nikole Nelson, aka @blackforager, has worked to inspire a love of foraging and citizen science!
