Alondra Nelson (Institute for Advanced Study) spoke at a special hybrid event for the American Association for the Advancement of Science Sections K and X, "Big Issues for Science Policy in a Challenging World," on October 3, 2023. The event was hosted by AERA in the AERA Convening Center. It was co-moderated by AERA Past President Barbara Schneider (immediate past chair, Section K; Michigan State University) and Adriana Bankston (Membership Engagement Chair, Section X; Senior Fellow, Federation of American Scientists).