Robert Ballard
Dynamic explorer Ballard has led or participated in over 100 deep-sea expeditions, ranging from the first manned exploration of the Mid-Ocean Ridge, to the discovery of the sunken R.M.S. Titanic and JFK's PT-109, to the examination of the luxury liner Lusitania. A widely published author of scientific articles and ...
Scott Carpenter
As one of America's first astronauts, Scott Carpenter braved great danger to explore the unknown. With his feet now planted on the ground, he offers a visionary look at the worlds still left to conquer.
John Medina
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 Institute, a Seattle-based research center originally focused on how infants encode and process information ...
David Sousa
Author of How the Brain Learns, Dr. Sousa relates important discoveries on brain research into practical, effective and innovative classroom strategies.
George Lundberg
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 offers a professional insight on quality, cost and access to care, ethics, strategic management, and health ...
Thomas Perls
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 centenarians in the world.
Michael Chorost
Dr. Michael Chorost is a nationally known authority on bionic bodies, transhumanism, and cybertheory. A technology theorist, Chorost has a unique perspective: his body is the future. In 2001, he went completely deaf and had a computer implanted in his head to let him hear again. This transformative experience inspired his ...
Michael Rogers
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 pressure on natural resources as a result of globalization.
Jeremy Rifkin
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 been translated into more than 30 languages and are used in hundreds of universities around the world.
Gregory Stock
Director of the Program on Medicine, Technology and Society at the UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Stock is uniquely qualified to answer questions inherent in these times of great discovery. From designer babies to the retardation of aging, he speaks about the complex issues of genetics, ethics, and the human future.
David Suzuki
An award-winning scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster, Suzuki has produced influential documentaries on the environment for PBS and The Discovery Channel. As a reputable voice in promoting sustainable ecology, he works to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world.
Pearl Duncan
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 nicknames that survived in her African-American family to trace her ancestors to families named Opare of ...
Michael Roizen
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 Owner's Manual and You: The Smart Patient.
Keith Campbell
Co-Creator of "Dolly the Sheep", Professor Campbell is a pioneer in the research of transgenic animal proteins and their potential role in the development of treatments for diseases around the world. This renowned embryologist speaks to the birth of "Dolly," as this epic breakthrough opened the door to many more questions ...
Sean Carroll
Sean Carroll is the acknowledged leader of the field known as Evo Devo. He presents a thrilling view of the history of life that vehemently argues for both the truth and beauty of evolution. In updating Darwin's work with recent discoveries in genetics, he provides a forceful rebuttal to "Intelligent Design" theorists and ...
Katrina S. Firlik
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 then spent six years as a neurosurgeon in private practice in Greenwich, Connecticut and served on the ...
Jarod Miller
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 wildlife parks and universities, all the way to the White House.
Joe Quirk
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 You, It’s Biology. Attempting to get the science of relationships out of the science aisle and ...
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