# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nat Talk: Why Does Science Matter
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Science touches everything—from the medicines we take to the ethical questions we face. 

Join us for a lively discussion with leading scientists and thinkers who are shaping how we understand our world. In partnership with the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, we're bringing together experts from science, philosophy, and public policy to talk about why science matters in our daily lives and our future.

Our panel includes:
-Dr. Rommie Amaro, working at the intersection of chemistry, biology, physics, and drug development
-Dr. Patricia Churchland, philosopher exploring the mind, morality, and neuroethics
-Dr. J. Craig Venter, a trailblazer in genomics and longevity

Dr. Peter Cowhey will guide the conversation through big scientific ideas, ethical questions, and real-world impact. This isn't just a lecture—we want to hear from you. Bring your questions and curiosity.

Tickets are $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Theater doors open at 6:30 PM.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/nat-talk-why-does-science-matter/200029379785137
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 81

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/nattalks-and-films/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=san+diego-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: San Diego
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92101
- **lat**: 32.7316
- **long**: -117.14785
- **full address**: 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92101

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: San Diego Natural History Museum (https://allevents.in/org/san-diego-natural-history-museum/26052496)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92101
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** San Diego Natural History Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Nat Talk: Why Does Science Matter ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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