Science & Technology Lectures / Films


Mission Statement

The Science & Technology (S&T) Series is designed to further a practical understanding of S&T. Basic knowledge about advances in S&T can enable understanding how they relate to our, and our progeny’s, health. It helps illuminate concerns about global warming as well as the mysteries of research with stem cells, DNA and other topics. These insights can even help to make informed decisions in the voting booth.

The S&T lectures bring to Riderwood outstanding scientists from
many disciplines, including lecturers and researchers from universities and research institutions, as well as experts from other public and private organizations. Presentations are intended for general audiences. After presentations, time is provided for brisk questions and answers.

Lectures are presented in the Encore Theater on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Some S&T presentations may be in film format, and are usually shown in the Encore Theater on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. All presentations occur during the months September through June. Additional presentations may be announced beyond those regularly scheduled. Hearing assistive devices are available.

For more information or speaker/topic suggestions, contact Pearl Katz at scitech@riderwoodlife.com.



Executive Committee

Pearl Katz (Chair)
Allan Goldberg

Sandra Flank
Victoria Harden

Allen Minton
Helen Worth



Science & Technology Video Recordings

Many of the Lectures have been video recorded and are available for viewing on Riderwood TV.



Announcements for 2025/2026 Season

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January 15, 2026

 

December 4, 2025 – Lecture

Sickle Cell Disease: A Tale of Two Hemoglobins Allen P. Minton, Ph.D. Thursday, January 15, 2026

 

November 20, 2025 – Film

Film – Freaky Feathers 11/20/2025

 

October 16, 2025 – Film

Key Bridge Disaster – Film October 16, 2025

 

October 9, 2025 – Lecture

Bridging the Gap between Science and Health Irwin Arias, M.D. 10/09/2025

September 4, 2025 – Lecture

From the Big Bang to Quantum Everything to Life – Mather 9/4/2025

 

 


Previous Season Posters

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2024/2025 Season

2023/2024 Season

2022/2023 Season

 


Archive

Information for presentations and films presented prior to 2022/2023 are in the Archive.

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