Science
Emmy-Winning CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent
Whether he’s covering AI, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, the latest consumer tech, a post-robot world, or preparing for climate change, David Pogue is a master communicator who brings even the most non-technical audiences up to speed.
Creator of the Ig Nobel Prizes
Marc Abrahams is the creator and emcee of the Ig Nobel Prizes, which honors the unusual and imaginative in science, medicine and technology.
Co-Host, Jeopardy!, Award-Winning Actress, The Big Bang Theory & Neuroscientist
Talented and multifaceted, Mayim Bialik - best known for her roles on Blossom and The Big Bang Theory - has a Ph.D. in neuroscience, studies Judaism and practices natural living.
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.
Neurosurgeon / Entrepreneur / Author
Dr. Katrina Firlik made history as the first woman admitted to the neurosurgery residency program at the University of Pittsburgh. She co-founded HealthPrize Technologies to tackle passivity with prescriptions.
Host of Public Radio’s Science Friday
A 35-year veteran of public radio and the host of the long running Science Friday program, Ira Flatow is an award-winning science correspondent and broadcast journalist familiar to millions around the world.
Theoretical Physicist Known for Supersymmetry
A pioneer in advancing our understanding of supersymmetry, supergravity, and string theory, Gates captivates with his ability to explain complex theories in a fun, accessible way.
Biomechanics Pioneer
After losing his lower legs during a mountaineering accident, Hugh Herr joined MIT’s Biomechatronics group as the director to seek advancements in technologies that accelerate the merging of body and machine.
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