Technology & Science
Biology
Sociobiologist & Author of The Watchman's Rattle
Business speaker Rebecca Costa is a sociobiologist who offers a genetic explanation for current events, emerging trends, and individual behavior. |
Deep Sea Explorer
One of the world's most accomplished deep-sea explorers, Robert Ballard discovered the RMS Titanic and President Kennedy's PT-109. He is the Explorer-in-Residence for the... |
Astronaut & Aquanaut
Speaker Scott Carpenter, a dynamic pioneer of modern exploration, has the unique distinction of being the only human ever to penetrate both inner and outer space. |
Brain Scientist
Dr. John J. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist focused on the genes involved in human brain development and the genetics of psychiatric disorders. Medina was the founding director of the Talaris Research... |
Innovative Educational Consultant
Speaker David Sousa is the author of How the Brain Learns, in which he translates discoveries on brain research into practical and effective classroom strategies. |
Medical Internet Pioneer
Having served as editor-in-chief of both JAMA and Medscape, Dr. Lundberg is the author of Severed Trust: Why American Medicine Hasn't Been Fixed. A charismatic and inspirational speaker, he... |
Centenarian Expert
Physician and researcher Dr. Perls is one of the world's leading experts on the science of living to not just 100 years, but 110 years and beyond. Based at Boston University, he directs the largest study of... |
Leading Expert on Human/Machine Integration
After having a computer implanted in his head to allow him to recover his hearing, speaker Michael Chorost concluded that machines enhance rather than diminish our humanity. |
Practical Futurist
As “The Practical Futurist” for The New York Times, Rogers zeros in on the how technology affects society -- how we live our lives and adapt to the future -- focusing on alternate energy sources and the... |
President, Foundation on Economic Trends
Rifkin, president of the Foundation on Economic Trends, is the author of several books on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment. His books have... |
Human Genetics & Evolution Expert
An authority on genetics, ethics and the human future, speaker Gregory Stock discusses everything from designer babies to the slowing down of the aging process. |
Environmentalist & Scientist
A leading voice in sustainable ecology, speaker David Suzuki has produced documentaries for Discovery Channel and PBS. He helps society live in balance with the natural world. |
Author
She is not only the first African American, but also the first person in the world, to use DNA to trace her ancestors from one continent, to two other continents. Performing her DNA tests in 1999, she used the family... |
Co-Founder and Chairman of RealAge, Inc.
Consistently named one of the top doctors, Dr. Roizen is the co-founder of RealAge, Inc. and author of numerous best-selling books, including two New York Times bestsellers with Dr. Mehmet Oz, You: The... |
Geneticist & Evolutionary Scientist
Speaker Sean Carroll is the leader of the new, groundbreaking wave of evolutionary biology known as Evo Devo, which explains how a single cell grows into a complex organism. |
Neurosurgeon / Entrepreneur / Author
Dr. Katrina Firlik made history as the first woman admitted to the neurosurgery residency program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, one of the largest and most prestigious programs in the country. She... |
Naturalist / Zoologist / Television Host
Jarod Miller is a young naturalist, zoologist, television host and producer, with 20 years of experience working with animals, and 15 years of experience in television. Miller has spoken at venues ranging from... |
Humorist / Author of It's Not You, It's Biology
In high school, Joe Quirk was known for being a smart-ass, getting A’s in biology, his interest in the opposite sex, and having a name like Quirk. He decided to combine these talents in his second book, It’s Not... |
Lifestyle, Health & Aging Expert
Dr. Henry Lodge is the co-author of the acclaimed book series Younger Next Year, which discusses the myths & realities to living a longer, healthier & overall more improved life. |
