Lectures on Tap - "The Science and Art of Fragrance"

Welcome to Lectures on Tap

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn!

Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.

📍 Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn (exact address given in confirmation email)

📚 Lecture: “The Science and Art of Fragrance”

🎤 Speaker: Prof. Julian R. Silverman

Fragrance is where chemistry meets creativity, transforming volatile molecules into emotions and experiences. In this intriguing lecture, Professor Julian R. Silverman will explore aromatic structures, synthetic innovation, and olfactory perception, revealing the scientific and artistic processes behind the creation of perfumes and scents.

Discover how smell acts as a powerful tool to transport us through time, shape our moods, and influence desire.

Dr. Silverman is an Assistant Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, teaching courses on cosmetic chemistry. His research focuses on developing consumer products from waste materials, including transforming farm waste into synthetic vanilla. Currently, he is working on creating scratch-and-sniff stickers to provide a multi-dimensional experience for his students and audiences.

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of fragrance with Professor Julian R. Silverman!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.