Wick Poetry Center

What’s waiting for you at the Poets for Science Gathering? 🌎✨

From inspiring conversations and creative expression to new connections and cultural experiences, there are plenty of reasons to be part of this global gathering.

Join us November 12–14 at Kent State University and discover where poetry, science, and people come together!

Register today: https://poetsforscience.org/gathering-2026/

“The microscope and the metaphor are both instruments of discovery.” — Jane Hirshfield

The 2026 Poets for Science Gathering celebrates the shared spirit of curiosity that connects poetry and science. Join us for three days of conversation and discovery with poets, scientists, artists, educators, and changemakers from across the country✨

📍Kent State University, November 12-14
Register today: https://poetsforscience.org/gathering-2026/

If you could spend an evening in conversation with one of our featured speakers, whom would you choose?

From marine ecologists to celebrated poets and writers, the 2026 Poets for Science Gathering brings together voices that are reshaping how we understand and care for our world 🌍

Tell us in the comments: Who would you choose–and what’s the first question you’d ask?

📍Kent State University, November 12-14
Register today: https://poetsforscience.org/gathering-2026/

You’re Invited! The Poets for Science Gathering isn’t just about listening, it’s about connecting💫

Meet people who share your curiosity and leave with new ideas, collaborations, and friendships💜

Register today: poetsforscience.org

Where do discovery and imagination meet? At the Poets for Science Gathering! Join us November 12–14 for three days of creativity, conversation, and discovery✨

What do you think connects poetry and science? Tell us in the comments below👇

Register today: poetsforscience.org

What's a summer camp without s'mores?

Our campers had the opportunity to interact with the Canal Exploration Center, engage in nature play, and continue crafting their work in preparation for the reading on Sunday.