Summary
April 22, 2025 | 6:00 PM ET
The University Club of New York | One West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Reception: 6:00 PM
Program & Dinner: 7:00 PM
Dress Code: Festive or Business Attire (jacket and collared shirt for men required)
Join us for the Academy’s premiere fundraising event of the year, an unforgettable evening of innovation and discovery at our Spring Soirée, hosted by Academy President and CEO, Nicholas Dirks.
Together, we will celebrate the exceptional achievements of accomplished figures who have expanded the frontiers of knowledge and are shaping the future of science.
We will also honor the accomplishments of STEM Teacher of the Year, Brittany Beck, Biology Teacher at the High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology; STEM Mentor of the Year, Megan C. Henriquez of the CUNY Graduate Center; and five Emerging Student Researchers in our Education Programs, as well as outstanding contributions among our Board of Governors.
The Soirée promises to be an inspiring evening, filled with engaging conversations and captivating stories of scientific triumph. This event will offer a wonderful opportunity for you to network with scientific leaders from companies, universities and research institutes, and philanthropic organizations.
Honorees
Chairman & CEO, Pfizer
VP & Chief AI Scientist, Meta
Emmy Award-Winning Director, Writer and Producer
Head of Studio,
HHMI Tangled Bank Studios
Dinner Chair
Academy Board Member,
Grammy Award-Winning Artist,
and Humanitarian
Sponsors
Underwriter
Mission Partner
Benefactors
Chandrika K. Tandon
Patrons
Thomas C. Franco
Soirée Partner
Friends of the Soirée
AKA Strategy
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Club Quarters
Eisner Amper
Liberty Science Center
National Museum of Mathematics
New York Botanical Garden
Mushett Family Foundation
Mercer Labs
US ORT Operations
Registration
The event is open for registration.