Live Faculty Talks
Join us for unique and thought provoking live talks throughout the year.
The University of Colorado at Boulder is a Tier 1 research university and employs many of the world's expert scientists.
This lecture series provides a great opportunity to hear from these leading researchers about their work and the impact on the scientific community and our society as a whole.
These are a part of our regular talk series. Regular ticket prices apply.
Please be aware that our shows and some talks may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
CU Boulder students are admitted FREE on THURSDAY NIGHT TALKS with valid Buff OneCard.
Upcoming Live Faculty Talks
October 4, 2025 at 7PM
Celebrate NASA's International Observe the Moon Night with our fulldome film Forward! To the Moon, supported by NASA and Lockheed Martin.
Kari Byron from MythBusters narrates the film and launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe. Dr. Jack Burns from NASA's NESS program will join us to talk about his research and last year's landing on the Moon with the first radio telescope.
After the film and talk, stay and enjoy Stars & Moons. Also, you can observe the moon through the telescopes at Sommers-Bausch Observatory during one of the weekly Open Houses from 8-10pm.
Bio: Jack Burns, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics, both at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder, and is Vice President Emeritus for Academic Affairs and Research for the CU System. Jack is also the Director and Principal Investigator of the NASA-funded Network for Exploration and Space Science. In addition, he has longstanding ties with NASA and served on the NASA Advisory Council from 2008-2010, Chair of the Council’s Science Committee from 2009-2010, and as a member of the 2016-2017 Presidential NASA transition team. Additionally, Jack served as the Senior Vice President of the American Astronomical Society from 2014-2017.
October 16 & 17, 2025 at 7PM
Take an astronomical journey and travel back in time as we reminisce about the mind-boggling discoveries and technological breakthroughs made since Fiske was founded. Our illustrious APS professors, Fran Bagenal, Ben Brown and Andrew Hamilton, will explore current research and aspirations for uncovering questions that still remain.
Event run time: 7-8:30pm
TICKETS:
$15 Adult general admission
$11.25 Fiske Member admission
$10 Students/Seniors/Military/Youth general admission
This talk is part of our Fiske is 50 anniversary celebration.
Watch this space for more amazing talks at Fiske.