Meet the Residents
San Francisco
In the land of innovation and counterculture, Lectures on Tap feels right at home.
From the Mission to the Marina, we’re gathering curious minds in local bars for talks on tech, history, art, and more.
Thought-provoking talks in a laid-back setting—very SF.
San Francisco · 2026
Dr. Alessandra Wood
Dr. Grant Kendrick Parker
Dr. Grant Kendrick Parker
Dr. Alessandra Wood is a professor of design history, criticism, and theory. Featured in renowned publications including NYT and WSJ, her research focuses on how the built environment shapes cultural change. Author of Designed to Sell: The Evolution of Modern Merchandising and Display.
Dr. Grant Kendrick Parker
Dr. Grant Kendrick Parker
Dr. Grant Kendrick Parker
Dr. Grant Kendrick Parker is a particle physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory developing applications in machine learning. Published in Nature Physics and more, his research at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory set world-leading limits on models of quantum gravity & fundamental forces.
Matthew Gaston
Dr. Grant Kendrick Parker
Matthew Gaston
Matthew Gaston holds a B.S. in Genetics & Plant Biology and an M.S. in Tropical Plant and Soil Science. Formerly Director of Education at Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, he has inspired students, gardeners, and the simply curious through field trips, nursery talks, bar lectures, and live streams across the country.