UNWRAP DC: Code, Care, Orbits & Coasts

About this event

Your Friday plans: big ideas, good company, and something new to talk about. 🍻 Join UNWRAP DC for Code, Care, Orbits & Coasts—a relaxed evening with four researchers exploring AI, health, space, and coastal ecosystems. Expect short, approachable talks, audience questions, and plenty of time to meet people. No specialized knowledge required! MEET THE SPEAKERS • 🤖 Juliette Garcia \| AI & Frontier Model Evaluations Research Engineer at 10a Labs. Applied Mathematics, Yale University. • 🩺 Christine Smothers\, PhD\, RN \| Health Policy & Nursing Science 2026 Mirzayan Fellow with the Gulf Research Program at the National Academies. Nursing PhD, Case Western Reserve University. • 🛰️ Mahad Nayyer \| Space Systems\, Astrodynamics & Space Policy 2026 Mirzayan Fellow at the National Academies. PhD student at Purdue University and U.S. Air Force Academy graduate. • 🌊 Zahra Hasan \| Marine Policy & Coastal Ecosystem Science Knauss Marine Policy Fellow with the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. MS, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. • 💻 Charles Bickham, PhD — Computer Science & Machine Learning 2026 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the National Academies. PhD in Computer Science, University of Southern California. THE PLAN Come in, settle in, and meet a few people. We’ll have short talks and Q&A, followed by open conversation. Bring a friend or come solo—you’re welcome either way. 📅 Friday, November 6 · Doors at 5:30 PM 📍 First Round DC · 1610 20th St NW · Basement Level · Dupont Circle HOW TO FIND US Head to the basement level and look for the UNWRAP DC group. Nothing to bring except your curiosity. 🎟️ Admission is FREE. RSVP so we know you’re coming. Drinks are purchased separately. ABOUT UNWRAP DC We’re a free, volunteer-run salon bringing curious people together across Washington through ideas and conversation. Follow @UNWRAP_DC on Instagram for updates!