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The Columbia Colloquium: Wonder

November 23, 2026
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
America/New_York
The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 Auditorium

Wonder: The Universe, Discovery, and the Pursuit of Knowledge

A conversation with

Jennifer L. Mnookin
President, Columbia University in the City of New York

and

Marcos Balter
Fritz Reiner Professor of Musical Composition

Martin Chalfie
University Professor

Kerstin Perez
Lavine Family Associate Professor of the Natural Sciences in the Department of Physics

Daphna Shohamy
Kavli Professor of Brain Science; Director and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia's Zuckerman Institute; Co-Director of Columbia's Kavli Institute for Brain Science

Samuel Sternberg
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
 

The Columbia Colloquium is an interdisciplinary conversation series led by President Jennifer L. Mnookin and some of Columbia University’s remarkable faculty members, showcasing Columbia scholarship and addressing big questions that Columbia and universities more broadly face.

In this event, our faculty will explore wonder—inspiration, curiosity, and the drivers of the pursuit of knowledge and discovery. You can view our inaugural Columbia Colloquium here.

Advanced registration is required for in-person attendance. Following the program, we invite you to a brief reception with light refreshments.


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