The Monell Center’s
Second Annual Celebration of Science

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An evening honoring scientific discovery, industry collaboration, and the partners and supporters advancing Monell’s mission

The Monell Center’s
Second Annual Celebration of Science

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An evening honoring scientific discovery, industry collaboration, and the partners and supporters advancing Monell’s mission

SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Vie – 600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Vie – 600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Justin Gregg

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

Justin Gregg

 

Dr. Justin Gregg is a scientist, bestselling author, and performer who has mastered the art of making people laugh while they learn about what makes us uniquely — and ridiculously — human. A senior research associate with the Dolphin Communication Project and adjunct professor at St. Francis Xavier University, Justin holds a PhD in Psychology from Trinity College Dublin.

He is the author of the international bestseller If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity — translated into 17 languages — along with Humanish and Are Dolphins Really Smart? His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, and Slate, and he has been featured on CBS Mornings and ABC News Live.

An improv instructor, musician, and voice actor, Justin brings sharp science, quick wit, and creative storytelling to every talk — part science lecture, part comedy show, and entirely thought-provoking. His keynotes explore how animal minds illuminate human decision-making, creativity, and empathy, and how humor helps ideas stick.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

Justin Gregg

 

Dr. Justin Gregg is a scientist, bestselling author, and performer who has mastered the art of making people laugh while they learn about what makes us uniquely — and ridiculously — human. A senior research associate with the Dolphin Communication Project and adjunct professor at St. Francis Xavier University, Justin holds a PhD in Psychology from Trinity College Dublin.

He is the author of the international bestseller If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity — translated into 17 languages — along with Humanish and Are Dolphins Really Smart? His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, and Slate, and he has been featured on CBS Mornings and ABC News Live.

An improv instructor, musician, and voice actor, Justin brings sharp science, quick wit, and creative storytelling to every talk — part science lecture, part comedy show, and entirely thought-provoking. His keynotes explore how animal minds illuminate human decision-making, creativity, and empathy, and how humor helps ideas stick.

Join us as we celebrate scientific discovery and the community that makes it possible.

Tickets & Sponsorship Packages

 

Your sponsorship fuels cutting-edge science, trains emerging researchers, and powers our scientific discovery. Early sponsorship commitments offer prominent recognition and engagement throughout the celebration. All sponsors and ticket holders confirmed by August 26, 2026 will be included in the event invitation shared with Monell’s full community, providing early visibility ahead of the event.

For more information or questions about ticketing and sponsorships, please contact Raechel Hammer, Senior Director of Philanthropy and Government Relations, at (267) 519-4715 or via email at rhammer@monell.org.

Tickets & Sponsorship Packages

 

Your sponsorship fuels cutting-edge science, trains emerging researchers, and powers our scientific discovery. Early sponsorship commitments offer prominent recognition and engagement throughout the celebration. All sponsors and ticket holders confirmed by August 26, 2026 will be included in the event invitation shared with Monell’s full community, providing early visibility ahead of the event.

For more information or questions about ticketing and sponsorships, please contact Raechel Hammer, Senior Director of Philanthropy and Government Relations, at (267) 519-4715 or via email at rhammer@monell.org.

Your leadership and support make our science stronger!

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors & Supporters

We are grateful to our generous sponsors for making this year’s Celebration of Science possible. Their support advances Monell’s mission and helps bring this special evening to life.

VISIONARY SPONSOR

Richard L. Berkman and Toni Seidl

INNOVATION SPONSORS

The Haverford Trust
Company

Edmund Pribitkin

Nancy E. Rawson and Jim Conmy

Howard and Pam Smith

BREAKTHROUGH SPONSORS

Radius Systems

EXPLORATION SPONSORS

Rycon Construction

TCC Project Management

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL SPONSOR

HOK

SCIENTISTS SPONSORS

Carolyn Asbury

PIONEER TICKETS

The Wistar Institute

INNOVATION SPONSORS

The Haverford Trust
Company

Edmund Pribitkin

Nancy E. Rawson and Jim Conmy

Howard and Pam Smith

BREAKTHROUGH SPONSORS

Radius Systems

EXPLORATION SPONSORS

Rycon Construction

TCC Project Management

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL SPONSOR

HOK

SCIENTISTS SPONSORS

Carolyn Asbury

PIONEER TICKETS

The Wistar Institute

Your sponsorship supports an unforgettable evening and the groundbreaking sensory science that inspires it.

About the Celebration of Science

This special evening celebrates the Monell Chemical Senses Center’s accomplishments while offering insight into its vision for the future. The program begins at 5:30 pm with a reception at Vie, bringing together friends, supporters, and members of the Monell community.

The reception will be followed by dinner and remarks from Monell leadership, highlighting the Center’s latest discoveries and the impact of its interdisciplinary research on taste, smell, chemesthesis, and interoception. The evening will also feature engaging remarks from a guest speaker Justin Gregg.

Designed to foster connection and conversation, the program will showcase the scientific advances made possible through community support and reflect Monell’s commitment to improving human health by unlocking the mysteries of the senses.