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Watson Lecture - Kirby Nielsen

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
7:30pm to 8:30pm
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Beckman Auditorium
Kirby Nielsen, professor of economics; William H. Hurt Scholar,
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About the Talk

Stay tuned! More information about this Watson Lecture is coming soon.

Learn about how people make decisions—and mistakes—in an uncertain world with Kirby Nielsen, professor of economics; William H. Hurt Scholar.

Evening Schedule

6 p.m. — Activities and music. Food, drinks, and books available for purchase.
7 p.m. — Doors open.
7:30 p.m. — Talk and Q&A.
8:30 p.m. — Post-talk concessions and conversation.

The live event is in-person and a recording will be made available on our Youtube channel.

About the Series

For more than 100 years, the Watson Lectures have brought the wonder of Caltech research and discovery to the public.

Free and open to the public, the Watson Lecture Series offers a unique and accessible opportunity to learn more about cutting-edge science directly from Caltech's premier researchers. Come early to mingle with your neighbors over food, drink and music, as well as interactive displays related to the evening's topic. Then head inside to hear a stimulating talk and stay to ask your burning questions.

Many past Watson Lectures are available on Caltech's YouTube channel.

For more information, please contact the Caltech Ticket Office by email at [email protected] or visit the Earnest C. Watson Lecture series.