The Earnest C. Watson Lecture Series, which has shone a spotlight on the groundbreaking research and innovation of Caltech faculty for more than 100 years, returns in October for the 2025–26 season. Aimed at engaging the public in the wonder of discovery, the Watsons highlight the impact of curiosity-driven science and engineering in a casual and convivial setting. "I have been attending Watson Lectures for 25-plus years," says Jade Kuan Hoffman, a Pasadena-area community member. "It is like