Let's go to Pioneer Works!
Date: June 24, 2025 6-9:30pm
Session Leaders: Juliana Cerqueira Leite
Format: In-person only
Tags: #field trip

Pioneer Works is an art, music and technology space founded by artist Dustin Yellin. They run a great artist residency with access to a maker lab, studios, and events, all in Redhook, Brooklyn.
A lot of their programming sits at the intersection of art and science. On Tuesday the 24th they are presenting a talk by CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) President David Gruber. Below is a description of the evening's events. RSVP is free via the link below. If you've never been to Pioneer Works, this is an opportunity to check it out together!
Let's meet at ITP Camp's entrance at 6pm and take the subway to Redhook to attend the talk, see the Amateur Astronomers and Ocean X presentations, and enjoy some music. There will be Mexican food and a DJ! Please make sure to RSVP to Pioneer Works below asap if you'd like to join. The talk starts at 8pm, doors are at 7pm.
"David Gruber will share insights from Project CETI, an ambitious effort to decode whale communication using advanced AI and robotics. Joy Reidenberg will delve into the remarkable anatomy of whales, their ability to produce and perceive sound, and how their bodies have adapted for life in the ocean’s depths. Scientific Controversies is hosted by PW Founding Director of Sciences, astrophysicist Janna Levin.
As part of the evening, OceanX will present their immersive Portal—a dome installation showcasing their deep-sea research and ocean exploration technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to virtually explore life beneath the surface and gain insight into the tools and science behind modern marine discovery.
DJ Black Helmet will bring the grooves and oceanic soundscapes throughout the evening. Stargazing in the garden with the Amateur Astronomers Association will open and conclude the night, weather permitting. For All Things Good will be serving up fresh Mexican food all evening."
RSVP - https://pioneerworks.org/programs/scientific-controversies-listening-to-whales?utmsource=Science&utmcampaign=afa72c2520-EMAILCAMPAIGN202506110720&utmmedium=email&utmterm=0-afa72c2520-417537763&mccid=afa72c2520&mc_eid=9d656b651f