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“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley

Every 3rd Saturday
Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley) | University Dr, Berkeley, CA

Event Details

“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley

Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences.

Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors open thirty minutes before the talk and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each talk is planned to last an hour, plus time for at least a few questions at the end. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the talk. Talks take place in 159 Mulford Hall on the north-west corner of the UC Berkeley campus.

– Updated 6/3/19 – Event info last checked via website

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: Geek Event, Lectures & Workshops
Address: University Dr, Berkeley, CA

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