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
- Oct. 15, 2025
- Nov. 19, 2025
- 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
Previous LASER Talks
Spring 2025
LASER TALK No. 4 (April 23)
- Speaker: Nalini Nadkarni
- Title: Understanding Disturbance and Recovery Through an Interdisciplinary Lens
- Video recording
LASER TALK No. 3 (March 26)
- Speaker: Joost Rekveld
- Title: What Can Artists Learn From a Dialogue With Machines?
- Video recording
LASER TALK No. 2 (Feb. 26): Canceled
LASER TALK No. 1 (Jan. 29)
- Speakers: Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo, Michelle Pine, Felice House, Caleb Kicklighter
- Title: Creative Anatomy: Art and Science Integration
- Video recording