Rising with Reason

A Performing Arts Salute to Science and Courage

• Monday, October 27, 2025
• Jazz at Lincoln Center
• 6 pm – Cocktails in the Atrium
• 7 pm – Dinner and Program in the Appel Room

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About the Gala

Rising with Reason: A Performing Arts Salute to Science and Courage brings together luminaries from science and the arts to celebrate the power of reason and the resilience of the human spirit. The evening will include science-inspired cocktails, a seated dinner, and an original performance that pays tribute to pioneering scientists over the ages, and speaks to the promise and urgency of science in our time.

Gala Leadership

Gala Chairs
Marilyn Simons
Tamsen Ann Ziff

Gala Co-Chairs
Evelyn Cueva and Michael Vranos
Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra & Stephen Della Pietra
Barbara Amonson and Vincent Della Pietra
Emily McKhann and Andrew Cooper

Benefit Committee
The Brandt Jackson Foundation
Margaret Crotty and Rory Riggs
Scott Asen
Gabriella Wright and Shawn Fanning
Gerry Ohrstrom
Lynda and Stewart Resnick

What You Make Possible

Together, we’ve reached new heights in science education, public engagement, and global outreach. Along the way, we’ve achieved some remarkable milestones, including:

• Over 250 million views of our digital content
• Continuous programming: digital productions, in-person events, and festivals in NYC and Australia
• PBS national broadcast of Light Falls, reaching over 2 million viewers
• 10M+ views of our digital science courses
• 300+ mathematically gifted students from 44 countries empowered through our World Science Scholars program

The World Science Festival is made possible by the generous support of our donors. Sponsorship of Rising with Reason: A Performing Arts Salute to Science and Courage directly benefits our educational and public programs, ensuring science remains accessible, engaging, and inspiring for audiences worldwide.

All contributions will be matched through a generous grant from the Simons Foundation.

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