Name: NASA Space Apps Challenge, Princeton local event
Start: 2026-11-14T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Princeton Public Library Tech Center, 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542

Princeton Public Library Tech Center, 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542

Teams work with open NASA data on 14 challenges under this year's theme, "The Next Frontier." All ages are welcome. Come with your own team, or find a team on the day of the event. Mentors will be available to provide help. No programming background required. Free. Event hours: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (program starts at 10:15 AM) and Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Register at spaceappschallenge.org/2026/local-events/princeton/. Local Lead: Venu Sri Sabbavarapu.

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NASA Space Apps Challenge, Princeton local event

Teams work with open NASA data on 14 challenges under this year's theme, "The Next Frontier." All ages are welcome. Come with...

Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs

Are you aware of the federal funding program that supports the commercialization of efforts of biotech innovators? The <a href="https://sbir.cancer.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program</a> at the <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">National Cancer Institute (NCI)</a> provides over $200 million annually in funding to small businesses developing innovative cancer technologies. 
 
​As part of NCI”s engine of innovation for advancing novel cancer-related technologies from lab to market, the <a href="https://sbir.cancer.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SBIR Development Center</a> funds a diverse portfolio of small businesses that are developing technologies to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. 
 
​The in-person seminar will be held from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, followed by the 1:1 meetings from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. The program will cover funding opportunities for oncology startups, academic spinout companies, and early-stage academic entrepreneurs, as well as tips for writing competitive grant proposals and commercialization resources for applicants and awardees. 

Speakers 
<a href="https://sbir.cancer.gov/about/contact-staff/julianne-twomey?utm_source=luma" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Julianne Twomey</a>, PhD, joined the NCI Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center as a program director in January 2025. She manages a portfolio of small businesses focused on developing anticancer therapeutics.
<a href="https://sbir.cancer.gov/about/contact-staff/ming-zhao?utm_source=luma" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ming Zhao</a>, PhD, is a program director at the National Cancer Institute’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center, In this role, he develops and manages SBIR/STTR programs and contracts focused on cancer therapeutics, molecular diagnostics, medical imaging, radiotherapy, and AI-aided technology development. 
After the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to engage in 1:1 20-minute meetings with NCI SBIR Program Directors Julianne Twomey, PhD, and Ming Zhao, PhD, to discuss their cancer technology projects and potential fit with NCI SBIR/STTR funding opportunities. Come with prepared questions, a pitch deck or specific aims page on your technology. Pre-registration is a must; limited spots available. Register <a href="https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/MeettheNCISBIRProgramDirectors11BioLabs@nih.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled=&amp;utm_source=luma" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.

Local Event: Advance Your Biotech With NCI SBIR Funding And Resources

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Firestone Library

Showcasing the work of Special Collections, the event features recent acquisitions and materials used in Princeton classes, as well as by researchers from all over the world.&nbsp;
The open house is a unique, after-hours opportunity to visit the Special Collections Reading Room and to learn about items newly added to Princeton’s renowned Special Collections. In addition to viewing materials up close, attendees will be able to ask questions of curators, conservators, and other SC staff in attendance.&nbsp;The event is open to all. Registration is requested to help us anticipate attendance. Members of the community should register to facilitate access to Firestone&nbsp;Library.

Local Event: 2026 Special Collections Fall Open House

2026 Special Collections Fall Open House

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Morven Museum & Garden

Go beyond the Declaration’s famous opening statement and get to understand the heart of the document—27 specific grievances leveled against King George III and British officials, viewed as “tyrants and rogues” by the Continental Congress. For the final program in their Generation Declaration series, Morven presents a virtual talk by Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer Robert G. Parkinson, Professor of History at Binghamton University.&nbsp;

Parkinson explores the reasons why the thirteen American colonies believed they had to leave the British Empire. This is a fully virtual program. Registration is free for students.

Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer Robert G. Parkinson explores the 27 specific grievances leveled against King George III and British officials in the Declaration. Tickets: $5 General Admission; FREE for Students and Morven Members
Zoom link will be provided at registration.

Local Event: “Tyrants and Rogues”: Understanding the Declaration of Independence

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Go beyond the Declaration’s famous opening statement and get to understand the heart of the document—27 specific grievances...

“Tyrants and Rogues”: Understanding the Declaration of Independence

Trinity Church

Thursday, November 5 at 7pm – Chamber Concert – The Patterson/Sutton Duo returns to open the Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series at Trinity with a program of works for cello and guitar. Trinity Church, 33 Mercer St., Princeton, NJ. General Admission Tickets: start at $40 (children 5-17 accompanied by an adult receive a 50% discount); Accommodations or services can be arranged with two weeks’ notice, contact Mika Godbole at (609) 905-0931 or mgodbole@princetonsymphony.org; For tickets: princetonsymphony.org or 609-497-0020.

Programs, artists, dates, and times are subject to change.

Local Event: Dreamscapes, Music for Cello & Guitar

Dreamscapes, Music for Cello & Guitar

Thursday, November 5 at 7pm – Chamber Concert – The Patterson/Sutton Duo returns to open the Princeton Symphony Orchestra...

Zoom

The Arts Council of Princeton partners with the Princeton University Art Museum to provide free virtual art-making classes. In this session, explore pastels with the guidance from ACP instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom. Each week’s lesson features works from the Museum’s collections.
Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19, and December 3, 8-9pm via Zoom

Local Event: Free Virtual Art Making with Princeton University

Free Virtual Art Making with Princeton University

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Arts Council of Princeton

Beginner-friendly intro to wheel ceramics!
Shake off the stress of your work week and give pottery a whirl! You bring your favorite brew, wine, or bubbly, and we take care of the rest.
Sela Stazzone, ACP artist-instructor and owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/JeanCeramics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jean Ceramics</a>, will introduce you to the basics of throwing a bowl on the potter’s wheel. You’ll throw, choose your glaze, and pick up your two completed pieces in a week or two.
Instruction, materials, and tools are provided. Bring some friends or come on your own to meet fellow art-lovers during this creative night on the town.
Don’t feel like drinking wine? That’s ok! Bring whatever bevvies that you’d like.

Local Event: ACP BYOB: Wheel Ceramics

ACP BYOB: Wheel Ceramics

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