Join us for an evening of stories about coming full circle, from finding a voice to finding a way back. Hop into our orbit and enjoy 5 stories about science at Caveat, NYC!
Hosted by Diana Li and Paula Croxson at Caveat NYC. Doors at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.
In person and livestreamed. Early bird tickets available until until July 20, 7:00pm.
Stories by:
Aya Kalinga is a Brooklyn-based nurse with a background in emergency medicine and ketamine-assisted therapy. Deeply committed to both science and spirituality, they are passionate about exploring the intersection of conventional medicine, holistic healing, and personal transformation.
Their work with underserved communities, alongside a rich spiritual practice, has made social justice a guiding force in their life and work. Whether caring for patients, advocating for vulnerable populations, or exploring alternative paths to healing, they are driven by a belief in the inherent dignity and interconnectedness of all people.
Outside of nursing, Aya finds joy and meaning through movement, practicing and exploring a variety of dance styles. More recently, writing has become an important creative outlet—a way to process experience, cultivate connection, and give voice to the stories that shape us. Through their work, art, and spiritual practice, they continue to explore what it means to heal, both individually and collectively.
Nathan Nadler is a Ph.D. candidate in Neurobiology and Behavior at Columbia University, where he studies the neural mechanisms underlying learning and vocal communication in songbirds. He investigates how the brain evaluates performance and drives skill learning. He is working to understand the circuitry that underlies dopamine performance prediction error.
Beyond the laboratory, Nathan is passionate about science communication and public engagement. He has been involved in outreach initiatives, including Columbia's Late Night Science program, that bring neuroscience to broader audiences. His work spans education, outreach, and interdisciplinary collaborations that bring together scientists, artists, educators, and the public, including the full-length musical Singing Lessons, which explores themes from his research. Nathan is particularly interested in building programs and institutions that connect scientific discovery with education, the arts, and the public. His long-term goal is to create large-scale science outreach efforts that inspire curiosity and deepen public understanding (and hopefully support) of research.
Nathan is committed to advancing both scientific knowledge and public appreciation of science through research, mentorship, and communication.