The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum will host a public event to honor Dr. Vera Rubin on June 26th, 2025. The event, titled “Historic Change: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Vera Rubin,” will discuss impact both within and beyond the scientific community, and unveil a new quarter from the United States Mint featuring Rubin.
The public program will include discussions from a distinguished group including CfA Director Lisa Kewley, Vera Rubin’s granddaughter, representatives from the Smithsonian, the designer of the new U.S. Mint coin, renowned astrophysicists, an astronaut, and others. This exciting event is free but requires tickets through the Harvard Box Office.
Following the panel discussion, there will be a free public festival (no tickets necessary) with booths from a variety of organizations, such as research institutions, historical groups, and community groups working within the fields of astronomy, women’s history, and STEM, among others.
Event details:
Thursday, June 26th,
Free Ticketed event:
3:00 pm: Welcome remarks
3:30 pm: Panel Discussion
Location: Sanders Theater, Cambridge, MA
Open to the public:
4:30-7:30 pm: Public Festival
Harvard Science Center Plaza, Cambridge, MA
Live streaming of the event will be available at: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/92548813031
The United States Mint Vera Rubin quarter will become available on June 3, 2025: https://www.usmint.gov/american-women-quarters-2025-rolls-and-bags-dr-vera-rubin-MASTER_AWQVR.html
