College of Integrative Sciences

Please visit our main calendar to find appropriate events across the sciences. If you have an event to share with the CIS, please contact Anika (adane@wesleyan.edu).

This Week's Seminars: 

Biology and MB&B Seminar Series, Wednesday, March 25, 12:10pm-1:10pm, Exley 58

Jelena Platisa, Southern Connecticut State University and Columbia University

Biotechnology in Transition: From Brain Imaging and Ocean Energy

Host: Ni Feng

Astronomy Colloquia, Wednesday, March 25, 4:30pm, Van Vleck Observatory

Dr. Catrina Hamilton-Drager, Dickenson College

KH 15D and its Next Era: What 75 Years of Observations Tell Us

Data For Good Alumni Speakers' Series, Thursday, March 26, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Allbritton 304

"Data, Policy and Community" - Andrew Carr, Data Haven

NSM Faculty Luncheon, Friday, March 6, 11:50am-1:00pm, Woodhead Lounge

Rich Olson, Molecualr Biology and Biochemistry, College of Integrative Sciences

Trying to Make Sense of a Sticky Mess – Uncovering Molecular Interactions in Bacterial Biofilms

Pizza and drinks will be available starting at 11:50am, talk at noon.

Chemistry Colloquia, Friday, February 27, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Hall-Atwater 84

Andrew Pun, UCSD

Photochemistry Across Spin States Enabling Photon Upconversion and Photocatalysis

Host: Michelle Chen

Data For Good Alumni Speakers' Series, Saturday, March 28, 1:30pm-3:00pm, Allbritton 311

"Accessible Language and Design in Data Journalism" - Florina Sutanto, Citizen Codex

This Week's Workshops: 

Space Night, Tuesday, March 24, 8:00pm, Van Vleck Observatory

Learn about what’s up in the night sky at Space Nights, beginning with a half-hour interactive presentation by department students and/or faculty on space news or recent astronomy discoveries, followed by observing through telescopes when it’s clear. Events are aimed at high school level and above, but all visitors are welcome. Registration is not required. Events take place during the academic year on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Spring 2026 Schedule: February 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th; March 3rd (Tuesday) & 25th; April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th.

Transgender Day of Visibility 5K Run and Walk 

In honor of the Transgender Day of Visibility, show your support for the trans community by joining us for a 5k fundraiser! 

When: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Bacon Field House (indoor track), Freeman Athletic Center, Wesleyan University

Transgender visibility and joy are more important than ever as the U.S. becomes less and less safe for trans people. Last year, the ACLU tracked 616 anti-trans bills across the country, and they are already tracking 474 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills in 2026, including a school sports ban introduced in Connecticut. You can help Middletown continue to be a safe place and celebrate the beauty and strength of the trans community, here at home and across the world, by walking or running with us. 

• Everyone in the Wesleyan, Middletown, and surrounding communities is invited to participate!
• Kids and families are welcome.
• A 5k is 25 laps around the Bacon Field House indoor track at the Freeman Athletic Center. 
• Register on site the morning of. 

How you can support our community:
We are suggesting a donation of $10 which can be made with cash, check, or credit card to Middletown Pride at the event. Your support will help us continue offering program for our trans community members. 

Middletown Pride clothing and memorabilia will also be available for purchase. Each purchase helps us meet our community’s needs.