The Down the Rabbit Hole Lecture Series, presented by MSOE’s Humanities, Social Science and Communication Department, invites students, faculty and community members to explore the ideas, discoveries and debates shaping our world. Through thought-provoking presentations by MSOE faculty, the series examines topics that span science, technology, history, culture and society, challenging audiences to think differently, ask deeper questions and engage with new perspectives. Reflecting the department’s commitment to intellectual curiosity and interdisciplinary learning, each lecture offers a unique opportunity to venture beyond the familiar and discover where inquiry can lead.

Oct. 14, 2026
An Hour of Poetry
A poetry reading with Dr. David Howell, professor; Dr. Katherine Wikoff, professor; and Mark Zimmermann, instructor

Nov. 4, 2026
The Liberal Arts, Engineering and College-in-Prison: A Vision for the Twenty-First Century University
Dr. Michael Carriere, professor

Dec. 2, 2026
The Singularity May Not Be What You Think (We Won't Become Machines. We’ll Live Inside One)
Dr. Katherine Wikoff, professor

Feb. 3, 2027
Genetic Bottlenecks in Human History: How Genetics is Upending Our Understanding of Human History
Dr. Patrick Jung, professor

March 3, 2027
Blood, Spit and Tears: A Story of Science, Community and Unequal Odds in Stem Cell Transplantation
Dr. Allison Rulseh, assistant professor

April 7, 2027
Science Fiction Language in Action: Scientologese
Dr. Jennifer Farrell, professor

All lectures are free and open to the public and take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Grohmann Museum at MSOE, 1000 N. Broadway. Call (414) 277-7351 with questions.