Art, Science, and the Nuclear Legacy Symposium

Name: Art, Science, and the Nuclear Legacy Symposium
Start: 2026-04-04
Location: Pitzer College, 1050 N Mills Ave

Apr

Date

4 Apr (Saturday)

Time

Sat, 11 AM – 4 PM

Venue

Pitzer College, 1050 N Mills Ave

Claremont, CA, United States

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The Art, Science, and the Nuclear Legacy Symposium is a public event scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Claremont, CA. This symposium brings together artists and nuclear experts to explore the long-term human and environmental consequences of the nuclear age, connecting science and policy with creative practice.

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•Date & Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM PDT.

•Location: Benson Auditorium at Pitzer College, 1050 North Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA.

•Cost: Free and open to the public.

•Featured Speakers:

•Jim Walsh: Nuclear policy expert and senior research associate at MIT's Security Studies Program.

•David B. Richardson: Epidemiologist and associate dean for research at UC Irvine, specializing in the health impacts of radiation.

•Related Exhibition: The symposium is held in conjunction with the "Atomic Dragons" group exhibition by the SWANS collective (Slow War Against the Nuclear State), on view at the Pitzer College Art Galleries (Nichols and Lenzner Galleries) through April 4, 2026.

•Pitzer College Art Galleries

•Event Highlights: The morning session features expert presentations on nuclear policy and public health, followed by a midday break to view the exhibition and an afternoon moderated conversation with the artists. Coffee and a light lunch will be served.

•Registration: Tickets and further details are available via Eventbrite or the Pitzer College Events Page.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026