Renowned Faculty.
Relevant Issues.
Discover Cal is a lecture series bringing UC Berkeley’s distinguished faculty — longtime lecturers and rising stars alike — to the extended Cal family for compelling lectures in an informal setting. Since 1993, the Berkeley community has been coming together for pre-event receptions, insightful panels, and lively Q&A sessions.
There are no upcoming lectures at present. We invite you to explore our past events and speakers, and stay tuned for the next round of engaging talks!
Past Lectures
The Discover Cal lectures represent Berkeley’s dazzling array of intellectual excellence with topics as intriguing as they are timely.
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The Future Is Now: AI, the Workplace, and You (New York) Fall 2023
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Back to School at Cal Fall 2023
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Tapping the Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelics Spring 2023
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The Future is Now: AI, the Workplace, and You Spring 2023
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Being on Earth: Climate Change and Conservation Spring 2023
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Discovering Black Studies at Cal Fall 2022
Past Speakers
From beloved longtime lecturers to the newest stars on the rise, Discover Cal is proud to highlight the dazzling diversity of UC Berkeley’s faculty excellence.
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Justin Brashares -
Vikram Chandra -
Catherine Ceniza Choy -
Maria Echaveste -
Alex Filippenko -
Hilary Hoynes -
Saru Jayaraman -
Nikki Jones -
Alexa Koenig -
Michael Pollan -
Robert Reich -
Carolina Reid