This Spring, the UCLA Art|Sci Center proudly presents “Sound + Science 3.0,” the third installment of its trailblazing symposium series, following editions in 2009 and 2019.

Taking place in person on May 1–2, 2025, the symposium will be hosted across three iconic UCLA locations: the Fowler Museum, the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), and the Botanical Gardens.

Held in conjunction with 20 years of the Art|Sci center and Center’s exhibition in Getty’s region-wide initiative, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, Atmosphere of Sound: Sonic Arts in Times of Climate Disruption, this year’s event brings together leading artists, scientists, and scholars to explore the dynamic intersections of sound, science, and environmental change. In parallel, on view are two works: Joel Ong’s immersive installation In Silence… at the CNSI Art|Sci Gallery, and Electronic Khipu by Patricia Cadavid at the Fowler Museum.

Additionally, as part of the programming, the Art|Sci Center will launch Leonardo (MIT Press), Volume 58, Issue 2, spotlighting a special theme on Acoustics—a collection of critical discourse on sonic research and artistic experimentation.

Admission: Free, RSVP Required – Limited Space!
This symposium is two days - you are welcome to attend either day or both.

Day 01: Thursday, May 1st 2025
Locations: Fowler Museum

10:00am – 11:00am Refreshments
11:00am – 11:30am Victoria Vesna Welcome & Introduction
11:30am – 12:00pm Paul DeMarinis Talk / Demo
12:00pm – 01:00pm Break
01:00pm – 01:30pm Carol Parkinson Talk
01:30pm – 02:00pm Sergey Kasich Talk / Demo
02:00pm – 02:15pm Break
02:15pm – 02:30pm Anuradha Vikram Introduction
02:30pm – 03:00pm David Rothenberg, Sholeh Asgary Performance
03:00pm – 03:15pm Break
03:15pm – 03:30pm David Familian Introduction
03:30pm – 04:15pm UCI Group Improvisation Demo / Performance
04:15pm – 04:30pm Break
04:30pm – 05:00pm Roxanne Harris Performance
05:00pm – 06:00pm Patricia Cadavid Performance / Tour

Day 02: Friday, May 2nd 2025
Locations: Botanical Garden & CNSI Auditorium

09:00am – 10:00am Refreshments
10:00am – 10:15am Victoria Vesna Welcome & Introduction
10:15am – 10:45am Adam Stieg Talk
10:45am – 11:15am Andrew Pelling Talk
11:15am – 11:30am Break
11:30am – 12:00pm JoAnn Kuchera-Morin Demo / Performance
12:00pm – 12:15pm Break
12:15pm – 12:45pm Rachel Mayeri Screening / Panel
01:00pm – 02:00pm Break
02:00pm – 02:15pm Ivana Dama Introduction
02:15pm – 02:45pm Seth Cluett Demo / Performance
02:45pm – 03:00pm Break
03:00pm – 03:30pm Patrick Shiroishi Sound Walk
03:30pm – 04:00pm Jazzy Romery Demo / Performance
04:00pm – 04:30pm Break
04:30pm – 05:00pm Diana Ayton Leonardo Special Issue: Event Launch
05:00pm – 07:30pm Joel Ong Reflection Reception: Art Sci Collective x ALMS Lightfest, part of UNESCO’s International Day of Light & Joel Ong’s “In Silence…” – Closing Event

For more information please visit
https://soundofatmosphere.com/event/sound-science-3-0/