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When Paul de Gelder recently described what happened to him as “a pretty bad day at work.” It has to be the most massive understatement of this century. While diving with the Australian Navy in 2009, Paul lost his leg and part of an arm after being attacked by a bull shark in Sydney Harbor. And yet, he’s still one of the biggest advocates for sharks and continues to dive with them.

Ken Jennings, Jeopardy! co-host, greatest Jeopardy! player of all time and APB speaker, has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. Also nominated is fellow co-host Mayim Bialik. The Television Academy announced the nominees on July 12.

APB Speaker and STEM Advocate Justin “Mr. Fascinate” Shaifer recently returned to Detroit as a student mentor for the “Discover the Unexpected” HBCU internship program. It’s his third year participating in the program.

What happens when you have a mysterious illness that leaves you so weak that you’re confined to a hospital bed at just 21 years old? If you are APB Speaker Doug Lindsay, you find a cure yourself, including inventing your own surgery.

When COVID-19 began spreading rapidly, the world was taken by surprise. As the ensuing pandemic raged, we faced one constant—a lack of consistent, scientifically sound, trusted information that the average person could understand and put into practice to keep themselves and their families safe. In his new book, Crisis and Chaos: Lessons from the Front Lines of the War Against COVID-19 (releasing in November), Dr. Jerome Adams, 20th Surgeon General of the United States and one of our most sought-after speakers, reveals critical lessons learned from both mistakes and successes during the pandemic.

APB Exclusive Speaker and STEM Advocate Justin “Mr. Fascinate” Shaifer was recently at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. to co-host the 31st Annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Science Competition Awards. He introduced the winners of the world’s largest k-12 science competition with co-host Bill Nye the Science Guy.

Juneteenth (short for June 19th) marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans throughout Texas learned that they were free—news that took approximately two months after the Confederate surrender of the Civil War and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation to reach them.  As our nation recognizes the legacy of Juneteenth during a time of heightened consciousness over pervasive racism and persecution in our nation, we urge everyone to continue to do their part in igniting change.

Dive into the nuanced world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with award-winning STEM educator, producer, TV host and sought-after speaker, Justin J. Shaifer. In this timely keynote, Shaifer demystifies the crucial role AI plays in today's educational landscape and beyond. This eye-opening journey illuminates the importance of AI literacy among educators, describing its role in shaping today's learning environments. Shaifer will introduce practical, easy-to-use AI tools, specifically designed to revolutionize teaching practices, help teachers and boost student engagement.

How can you tell if someone is struggling with addiction or chemical dependency? APB speaker Dr. Nii Addy, Neuroscientist, Yale Professor and Mental Health Advocate, recently shared his thoughts on the subject on the PBS show Healthy Minds With Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein. 

Former NCAA Division I women’s basketball head coach and APB speaker Joanne “Coach P” McCallie visited the set of Big 10 Network’s Big 10 Today show to share her story of battling bipolar disorder and to promote Mental Health Awareness Month.