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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AI for the Planet Debate | Tuesday, April 21
6:00 - 7:00 PM • Topic: 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.
Validation Ale in the Funk Zone | Registration -
Professors at the Pub | Wednesday, May 6
6:30 - 7:30 PM • Digital Assets for 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.
Figueroa Brewery in the Funk Zone
Previous Events
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Science by the Pint | Wednesday, March 11
Happy Hour 5:30 PM • Presentation 6:00 - 7:30 PM _______________________________________________________ Learn from Dr. Cat Fong and discover the Wildfire Resilience Index, a new tool that is turning data into insight about how people and landscapes resist and recover together.
Draughtsman Aleworks, Goleta CA