Matthew Bobrowsky, Ph.D., is a member of the faculty at Delaware State University where he is engaged in a number of exhilarating activities in science education and public speaking on topics such as astronomy (including the upcoming solar eclipse), life in the universe, science refreshers for teachers, science vs. pseudoscience, and a program of entertaining… Learn more
Dr. Diana Marsh Research Anthropologist Smithsonian Institution Diana is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Anthropological Archives at the Smithsonian’s National Anthropological Archives (NAA). She studies how heritage institutions produce and share knowledge. Her current research focuses on the digital dissemination of archival and museum collections. At the Smithsonian, she is leading a three-year NSF-funded project… Learn more
Adam Ruben Molecular Biologist and Comedian U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adam Ruben is a writer, comedian, TV host, and molecular biologist. He has appeared on the Food Network’s “Food Detectives,” the Science Channel’s “Head Rush,” the Travel Channel’s “Mysteries at the Kremlin,” the Weather Channel’s “Weather Gone Viral,” Discovery International’s “Superhuman Science,” Netflix’s “The… Learn more
Eve Boyle Paleobiology Researcher, Howard University Eve is a postdoctoral researcher at Howard University in Washington, DC. She received her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology at Boston University in 2014 and her Ph.D. in Human Paleobiology from George Washington University in 2019. Eve is interested in the evolution of the human diet, and when and how changes in… Learn more
Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Ph.D., the Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science for the Office of Research and Development and the EPA Science Advisor Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Ph.D., is the Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science for the Office of Research and Development and the EPA Science Advisor. Dr. Orme-Zavaleta has been with EPA since 1981, working in the… Learn more
Biodefense Expert Dr. Tonya Nichols With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Nichols has led and managed microbiological research in academic, clinical, and government laboratories. Since joining EPA’s National Homeland Security Research Center, Dr. Nichols has held several positions to include senior research microbiologist, team lead for biothreat assessments, and Director for the Threat and Consequence Assessment Division. … Learn more
Making Mathematics Come Alive With Dr. Jack Love of George Mason University! NOTE – This Nifty Fifty speaker will offer multiple (3-5), hour long, classroom-size activities (30 students per activity) rather than a large group talk. Contact [email protected] for more details. Jack is Director of Outreach for Mason Experimental Geometry Lab (MEGL) at George Mason… Learn more
Research Geologist at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Dr. Cari Corrigan, Research Geologist at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, studies meteorites from the Moon, Mars and asteroids to understand how the solar system formed and how the impact cratering process affects these planetary materials. Full Speaker Bio Coming Soon. For more… Learn more
Dr. Jeff on the Art of Teaching Science: ‘Immerse and Guide Students Through a Journey of Exploration’ Dr. Jeff Goldstein is a nationally recognized science educator, and planetary scientist, who has dedicated his career to the public understanding of science and the joys of learning. As NCESSE Center Director, he is responsible for overseeing the… Learn more
Dr. Lita Proctor, Microbial Ecology Researcher and Expert Lita M. Proctor, Ph.D. is a National Institutes of Health scientist who managed the 10-year Human Microbiome Project. Prior to this she served as Program Director at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the Geosciences and the Biosciences Directorates, where she managed microbiological, bioinformatics and research resources… Learn more
