Participating Distinguished Scholars

The BERS: SciTech Program features some of the world's greatest scientists and engineers as invited speakers. Simply put, this is an unprecedented opportunity for participating students to learn from, interact, and engage with those that are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. The distinguished scholars will share their knowledge, experience, and life stories to inspire you to pursue careers in science and technology and to catalyze your exploration of these fields. 

Omar M. Yaghi, UC Berkeley

The James and Neeltje Tretter Professor of Chemistry

Peidong Yang, UC Berkeley

S.K. and Angela Chan Distinguished Professor of Energy; Professor of Chemistry

Roald Hoffmann, Cornell University

Nobel Laureate; Frank H.T. Rhodes Professor of Humane Letters

Frances H. Arnold, CalTech

Dick and Barbara Dickinson Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biochemistry; Director, Donna and Benjamin M. Rosen Bioengineering Center

Paul Alivisatos, UC Berkeley

Vice Chancellor for Research; Samsung Distinguished Professor of Nanosciene and Nanotechnology

Carolyn Bertozzi, Stanford University

Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Chemistry

Pieter Abbeel, UC Berkeley

Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Roger Falcone, UC Berkeley

Professor of Physics, Director, Advanced Light Source Synchrotron

Richmond Sarpong, UC Berkeley

Professor of Chemistry

Douglas S. Clark, UC Berkeley

Dean, College of Chemistry; Gilbert Newton Lewis Professor

Jennifer Dionne, Stanford University

Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

Richard B. Kaner, UCLA

Distinguished Professor