Watson Lecture Series

Named for the late Earnest C. Watson, who founded the series in 1922, these lectures feature speakers from Caltech and JPL, speaking on their cutting-edge research.

Through a gift from the estate of Richard C. Biedebach, the Watson Lecture Series has expanded to nine lectures annually.

Many past Watson Lectures are available for viewing online on YouTube or on iTunes U.

The series brochure for the 2019-2020 Watson Lecture Series will be available in print and online near the end of the summer.

Admission and parking are free for all lectures. Please register online to attend using the links on individual event listings. A minimum of 700 seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Reserved section tickets are available to members of The Friends of Beckman Auditorium and the Caltech Associates, and to Caltech alumni.

All lectures are held in Beckman Auditorium on Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m.

cover of the 2019-2020 Watson Lectures brochure

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