Science After Dark: Ask A Scientist (Pier 57 Discovery Tank)

Laugh and learn from local scientists!

Ask a Scientist invites participants to explore a fascinating science topic and engage in a live Q&A session with the experts. Hudson River Park is teaming up with Secret Science Club to host this evening of curiosity and fun.

About Science After Dark:

• $10 registration to participate

• Recommended for guests ages 18 and over

• Each ticket includes two complimentary beverages, including a selection of beer for guests 21+ and soft drinks

Directions: The Discovery Tank is located at the back of Hudson River Park's Pier 57. Enter Pier 57 at West 15th Street and walk through the market to the back of the building. Enter the classroom through the double doors.

About the Speakers: 

Dr. Ana Gonzalez-Nayeck is an assistant professor of Environmental Science in the Natural Sciences Department at Baruch College, City University of New York. Her research involves understanding how the products of photosynthesis move through ecosystems, including in environments as far away as the surface of Mars and as close by as a reconstructed oyster habitat in the Hudson River.

Dr. Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist, folklorist, and author based in NYC. Since graduating from Harvard and Columbia, Dr. Moiya has given hundreds of talks around the world, helped design museum exhibits, and consulted with Disney. She shares her love of the universe through her podcast, Pale Blue Pod. Her sophomore book, Mothers of Invention: a History of Creativity from the Greek Muses, comes out this August!