Culture & Science Events
Culture & Science events hosted by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics provide a forum for discussion, offering our alumni and friends an opportunity to connect various components of cultural interests to the intricacies of science.
Upcoming Events
NSM Movie Night #11: The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
Thursday, July 28
6:15–9:45 pm
What happens when someone without a scientific background launches a science-based startup? Chaos.
Join a panel of experts as we delve into the twists and turns in the saga of Elizabeth Holmes and the corporation, Theranos.
Dr. Preethi Gunaratne, NSM’s Moores Professor of biology and biochemistry, will cover the science in the film. She’ll be joined by Dr. Meredith Duncan from the UH Law Center and Dr. Curtis Wesley from the C.T. Bauer College of Business and the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center on Ethics and Leadership at the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs.
Movie Night Schedule
6:15 pm:
Tune in via Zoom for an introduction and panel discussion with our experts.
7–9:10 pm:
Watch the movie on your own. The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley is available from $2.99 on a variety of streaming services. It is also free with an HBO Max subscription.
9:15–9:45 pm:
Check back in on Zoom for a Q&A session about the movie!
Accessing the Movie
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley is free with an HBO Max subscription. You can rent the movie starting at $2.99. We’ve listed some popular sites below:
You’ll receive the Zoom link via email two days before the event.
If you have questions, please contact Jasmine Harrison at 713-743-7952 or jkharris@central.uh.edu.
Previous Events
NSM Movie Night #10: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Movie with Live Discussion and Post-Movie Q&A by NSM’s Dr. Tasneem Bawa-Khalfe and Dr. Linda Reed of the UH College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
February 17, 2022
Video: Pre- and Post-Movie Discussion
NSM Movie Night #9: Gattaca
Movie with Live Discussion and Post-Movie Q&A by NSM’s Dr. Erin Kelleher
November 19, 2021
Video: Pre- and Post-Movie Discussion
NSM Movie Night #8: The Prestige
Movie with Live Discussion and Post-Movie Q&A by NSM’s Dr. Rene Bellwied
October 22, 2021
Video: Pre- and Post-Movie Discussion
NSM Movie Night #7: Deepwater Horizon
Movie with Live Discussion and Post-Movie Q&A by NSM’s Dr. Don Van Nieuwenhuise
September 17, 2021
Video: Pre- and Post-Movie Discussion
NSM Movie Night #6: FernGully: The Last Rainforest
Movie with Live Discussion and Post-Movie Q&A by NSM’s Dr. Donna Pattison
June 25, 2021
NSM Movie Night #5: Radioactive
Movie with Live Discussion and Post-Movie Q&A by NSM’s Dr. Lawrence Pinsky and Dr. Elizabeth Gregory of the UH College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
April 23, 2021
Video: Pre- and Post-Movie Discussion
NSM Movie Night #4: Hidden Figures
Movie with Live Discussion and Post-Movie Q&A by NSM’s Dr. Garret Etgen and NASA employees Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne, Elizabeth Stewart Smith, and Jennifer Scott Williams
March 26, 2021
Video: Pre- and Post-Movie Discussion
Red and White Wine Event
Three Wines Paired with Specialty Cheeses, Meats and Chocolates
February 11, 2021
NSM Movie Night #3: Jurassic Park
Movie with Live Discussion and Post-Movie Q&A by NSM’s Dr. Mariam Manuel
November 20, 2020
Video: Pre- and Post-Movie Discussion
The Complexities of Beer: How Scientists Celebrate Oktoberfest
Faculty and Alumni-Led Virtual Beer Tasting: Three Unique Beer/Cheese Pairings
October 29, 2020
Video: Beer Pairings Discussion
NSM Movie Night #2: Angels & Demons
Movie with Live Discussion and Post-Movie Q&A by NSM’s Dr. Rene Bellwied
October 23, 2020
Video: Pre- and Post-Movie Discussion
NSM Movie Night #1: The Day After Tomorrow
Movie with Live Discussion and Post-Movie Q&A by NSM’s Dr. Julia Wellner
September 18, 2020
Video: Pre- and Post-Movie Discussion
Red and White Wine Dinner
Five-Course Dinner Paired with Wines
February 10, 2020
Event Photos
Return to Downton Abbey – Movie and Brunch
Champagne Brunch and Private Viewing of “Downton Abbey: The Movie”
September 28, 2019
Red and White Wine Dinner
Six-Course Dinner Paired with Wines
February 11, 2019
Event Photos
The Jazz of Physics: The Link between Music and the Structure of the Universe
Physicist and musician Stephon Alexander revisits the interconnection between music and the evolution of astrophysics and the laws of motion.
April 19, 2018
Red and White Wine Dinner
Six-Course Dinner Paired with Wines
February 8, 2018
NSM Tailgate
Houston Cougars vs. Rice Owls
September 16, 2017
Red and White Wine Dinner
Four-Course Contemporary Cuisine Paired with Wines
February 9, 2017
Event Photos
NSM Tailgate and 40 th Anniversary Kick-Off Party
Houston Cougars vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Nearly 130 alumni, faculty, staff, friends and family attended the NSM 40th Anniversary Tailgate.
October 15, 2016
Event Photos
Red and White Wine Dinner
Five-Course Dinner Paired with Wines
February 11, 2016
Event Photos
Say Goodbye to “Downton Abbey”
Reception and Private Viewing of “Downton Abbey”
January 12, 2016
Event Photos
ZOO-FARI: An Evening in the Wild
Reception and Several Animal Encounters
October 10, 2015
Event Photos
An Evening at the Alley Theatre
Reception and Performance
April 12, 2015
Event Photos
Red and White Wine Dinner
Five-Course Dinner Paired with Wines
February 12, 2015
Event Photos
An Evening with “Downton Abbey”
Reception and Private Viewing of “Downton Abbey”
January 13, 2015
Event Photos
A Night at the Museum: Making Science Come Alive
Delicious Food and Seven Interactive Demonstrations
October 11, 2014
Event Photos
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
UH Cougars vs. Louisville Cardinals
April 11, 2014
Event Photos
Red and White Wine Dinner
Five-Course Dinner Paired with Wines from Around the World
February 13, 2014
Event Photos
An Evening with “Downton Abbey”
Reception and Private Viewing of “Downton Abbey”
January 12, 2014
Event Photos