Yale Science: Enter the Fold - Designing Codes, Origami, and Molecules

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Adults
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  • Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 6:30pm.

Program Description

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From unlocking your phone to designing molecules smaller than a grain of sand, mathematical forces surround you every day. How do simple shapes give rise to complex designs? Join us for this month’s Science in the News talk where three Yale scientists will talk about the structures that shape our world. Learn about the math that supports cryptography keeping your data secure, molecular design for medications and beyond, and how origami is being used to drive engineering innovation! 

                         

Library Parking

The Library leases 76 spaces marked "LIBRARY" in the Center School Lot to offer free parking for our patrons. All other numbered spaces in the lot remain municipal and are subject to metering rates. View more parking info here.

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring that all patrons have access to information and Library services. To request accommodations, please contact us at 203-594-5003 or [email protected] with as much notice as possible to allow us to best meet your needs. Our accessibility features include but are not limited to assistive hearing loops in the auditorium, early access to programs, and seating arrangements with space for mobility equipment or service animals. 

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