Laser Talks

Leonardo/ISAST LASER Talks is a series of international gatherings that bring artists, scientists, humanists and technologists together for informal presentations, performances and conversations with the wider public. The mission of LASER is to encourage contributions to the cultural environment of a region by fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and opportunities for community building to over 50 cities worldwide and five continents.

Texas A&M LASER Talks

Since Spring 2025, the Institute for Applied Creativity (IAC) has proudly hosted the Texas A&M LASER Talks series, as a local chapter of the international Leonardo/ISAST LASER network. Held monthly during the academic year, each event features prominent interdisciplinary speakers whose work intersects the arts, sciences, humanities and technology, fostering dynamic dialogue and collaboration across fields. 

Co-chairs: Dr. Lynn Vartan and Dr. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo

Location: J. Wayne Stark Galleries, Memorial Student Center, Texas A&M University

Upcoming Schedule

All talks begin at noon and are followed by a brief reception at 1 p.m. 

• Sept. 17, 2025: Kiju Lee, associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution and the Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Oct. 15, 2025: William Doan, professor emeritus of theatre in the College of Arts and Architecture and artist-in-residence in the College of Nursing at Penn State University
• Nov. 20, 2025, at 3 p.m.: Jiabao Li, tenure-track assistant professor at The University of Texas at Austin
• Jan. 21, 2026
• Feb. 18, 2026
• March 18, 2026
• April 15, 2026

Sponsors

• J. Wayne Stark Galleries
• College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts
• Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research

Contact Us

Have a question or want to suggest a speaker? Reach out to us at: creativity@tamu.edu