Title: Nikola Tesla: The Making of a Modern Mind

Dear ASLI Members,

Please join us on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, for a fascinating Zoom presentation about one of history's most brilliant and enigmatic inventors. We are delighted to welcome Mary Diane Riotto and Erik Johnson, two passionate volunteers, of the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, who will present "Nikola Tesla: The Making of a Modern Mind.

About the Talk:
Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor whose work over a century ago laid the technological foundation that powered America's rise and shaped our modern world. This 45-minute general audience program examines the circumstances in Tesla's life that shaped who he was as a person, and what drove his lifelong passion to discover and create.

The presentation uncovers what made Tesla "tick" by presenting the words of his contemporaries, and the man himself. We will connect his visionary work from over one hundred years ago to the world we live in today, and discover why he is justly called "The Father of the Modern Electrical Age."

The program is followed by a question-and-answer period and is suitable for teens and adults. It was recently presented at the Port Jefferson Free Library (8/4/26) and the Connetquot Public Library (8/12/26), and we're thrilled they are making time for ASLI.

About the Tesla Science Center:
The Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe is located in Shoreham, New York, on the site of Tesla's last remaining laboratory. This historic site was once the home of Tesla's ambitious Wardenclyffe Tower project – a wireless transmission station that represented his boldest vision for a world powered by free, unlimited energy. Today, the center serves as a museum and educational facility dedicated to preserving Tesla's legacy and inspiring future generations of scientists and inventors. Tours are offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 and 1:30. For information, visit their website www.teslasciencecenter.org.

Looking Ahead:
We are also hopeful that Mary Diane and Erik will return early next year for a follow-up presentation about the Tesla Science Center itself, including its history, restoration, and current work. We'll keep you posted on that as plans develop!

This promises to be an engaging and enlightening evening about a truly remarkable figure. Please join us via Zoom or in person. 

Clear skies!