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Speaking
Kean has given talks in a dozen states and three different countries, and his unique take on science has made him a consistently popular speaker at museums, colleges, libraries, science conferences, literary festivals, and other events – even a “science cabaret.”
Like my books, the talks use funny, strange, and poignant stories to enliven science and science history for the audience. I’ve made the talks accessible to everyone, and never stray into anything technical. (No equations, I promise!) In fact, the talks are a great fit for both a general audience who want to approach science through colorful characters and narrative history, as well as scientific groups who want to learn more about the history of their field or need a little lighter fare. I usually speak for 45 minutes (though I can shorten the talk if need be), and I’m always happy to stick around afterward to answer questions or chat, too.
If you have any questions, or want to know what dates I’m available, please get in touch.
Subjects for the talks include:
The Violinist’s Thumb, on hidden stories buried in our genes and DNA
The Disappearing Spoon, on the wonders of the periodic table
Popularizing science
Upcoming talks …
Gaithersburg, Maryland, May 18, 2013, 2:15 p.m., James Michener Pavilion, Gaithersburg Book Festival (signing to follow)
The Internets, June 27, 2013, 2 p.m., American Chemical Society webinar (an online talk…)
Santa Barbara, California, July 11, 2013, 2:30 p.m., through Summer Science Program (venue TBD)
Waterloo, Ontario, July 30, 2013, 1 p.m., ChemEd 2013, University of Waterloo (venue TBD)
New York City, August 15, 2013, 6:30 p.m., New York Public Library, Mid-Manhattan branch
Brooklyn, New York, August 17, 2013, 1:30 p.m., Global Nerd Nite, Brooklyn Lyceum
Mantua, Italy, September 6, 2013, Festivaletteratura (exact time, venue TBD)
Centerville, Virginia, October 14, 2013, Thomas Dale High School (evening; exact time TBD)
Montreal, Canada, October 17, 2013, 8 p.m., Concordia University (venue TBD)
Worthington, Ohio, November 14, 2013, 7 p.m., McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening Street
Columbus, Ohio, November 16, 2013, COSI – Center of Science and Industry museum (afternoon, exact time TBD)
