Public Events
Where science meets community — sharing knowledge, sparking ideas, and driving environmental solutions.
At NCEAS, public events bring science into the community, fostering understanding and environmental stewardship. Across Santa Barbara, we create opportunities for dialogue that move research beyond our walls and into real-world impact.
Upcoming Events
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Professors at the Pub | Wednesday, May 6
6:30 - 7:30 PM • Tuning in to Nature _______________________________________________________ Discover how Dr. Rachel King, NCEAS Postdoc, is improving monitoring techniques by building digital tools that transform data into actionable insights for species conservation.
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WRI Webinar | Tuesday, May 12
1:00 - 2:00 PM • Wildfire Resilience Index _______________________________________________________ Learn about the index, how to use it, and what your score means. Q & A afterwards.
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Spring Seminar Series| Wednesday, May 27
12:00 - 1:00 PM • Cesar Estien _______________________________________________________ This spring NCEAS is hosting the sixth iteration of our popular seminar series. This year our theme is 'Environmental Data Science and Its Impacts on Communities and Ecosystems.’
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Spring Seminar Series | Thursday, June 11
12:00 - 1:00 PM • Patricia Balvanera _______________________________________________________ This spring NCEAS is hosting the sixth iteration of our popular seminar series. This year our theme is 'Environmental Data Science and Its Impacts on Communities and Ecosystems.’
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Previous Events
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Spring Seminar Series: Abre’ Conner
Title: Utilizing a Frontline Community Framework for Data Center Policies _______________________________________________________ 2026 Theme: 'Environmental Data Science and Its Impacts on Communities and Ecosystems.’
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AI for the Planet Debate: Will AI be a Net Benefit for the Planet?
NCEAS Director Ben Halpern and Haveli Investments’ Chief Sustainability Officer Lucas Joppa debate whether AI helps or harms the planet, followed by audience questions and a vote. _______________________________________________________ Tuesday, April 21 2026 • 6:00 - 7:00 PM • Validation Ale in the Funk Zone.
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Science by the Pint | Wildfire Resilience Index
Dr. Cat Fong shared the Wildfire Resilience Index, a new tool that is turning data into insight about how people and landscapes resist and recover together. _______________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 11 2026 • Presentation 6:00 - 7:30 PM • Draughtsman Aleworks, Goleta CA