Learn about scientific discoveries directly from the experts in the field during free, hour-long public talks. Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s scientific research staff and invited speakers discuss their latest findings on numerous scientific topics at the R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar series, ongoing since 2010.
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Building CURIES, a uranium fingerprint library for nuclear forensics
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTalk: Building CURIES, a uranium fingerprint library for nuclear forensics Speaker: Dr. Tyler Spano, When: Monday, September 14, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: The Power of Curiosity with Emily Graslie
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTalk: R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: The Power of Curiosity with Emily Graslie Speaker: Emily Graslie When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: What Migrating Birds Risk and Need
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTalk: What Migrating Birds Risk and Need Speaker: Dr. Lucas DeGroote When: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum admission not […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Glimpses of the Realm of Tiny Blind Beetles
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTalk: Glimpses of the Realm of Tiny Blind Beetles Speaker: Dr. Curt Harden When: Monday, December 7, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: The Deep Time of Renaissance Painting
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTalk: The Deep Time of Renaissance Painting Speaker: Dr. Chris Nygren When: Thursday, January 14, 2027, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum admission not […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Natural History in a Flash: Lightning Talks from Carnegie Museum Scientists
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTalk: Lightning Talks from Carnegie Museum Scientists When: February 8, 2027, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum admission not required. Meet a variety of […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Following Pots from the Dead Sea Plain to Pittsburgh
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTalk: Following Pots from the Dead Sea Plain to Pittsburgh Speaker: Dr. Morag Kersel and Meredith Chesson When: Thursday, March 11, 2027, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Fragile Legacies: The Ethics, Science, and Art of a Conservator
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTalk: Fragile Legacies: The Ethics, Science, and Art of a Conservator Speaker: Dr. Nancy Odegaard When: Monday, April 12, 2027, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Egypt on the Nile
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTalk: Egypt on the Nile Speaker: Dr. Lisa Haney When: Thursday, May 13, 2027, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum admission not required. Egypt […]
The R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Series is sponsored by Highmark.
