Lectures on Tap - "Spaghetti Science: Pasta, Physics, and The Universe"

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar on the Upper West Side, Manhattan!

Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.

🗓️ Date: August 27th, 2025

🕡 Time: 6:30 PM

📍 Location: Upper West Side Manhattan (exact address provided in confirmation email)

📚 Lecture: “Spaghetti Science: Pasta, Physics, and The Universe”

🎤 Speaker: Particle Physicist, Dr. Joseph Howlett

What does everyone’s favorite carb have to do with nature’s deepest secrets? A lot, it turns out! Join Dr. Joseph Howlett for a fascinating exploration into the world of spaghetti science, where physicists have been intriguingly obsessed with pasta for over a century.

In this lecture, we will uncover how pasta has been studied to reveal insights into everything from undersea cables to the fundamental building blocks of matter. Prepare to journey through the wonders of pasta science as we delve into the surprising connections between our everyday lives and the mysteries of the universe.

With a decade of research experience at Columbia and Stanford, Dr. Joseph Howlett is a writer for Quanta Magazine, where he contributes to discussions about groundbreaking developments in physics and mathematics.

Don’t miss this chance to discover the scientific marvels hidden in a bowl of spaghetti!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Upper West Side, Upper West Side, New York, United States