Hands-on, High-Energy Science From TV’s DIY Sci Host– Steve Spangler Steve Spangler – known by fans worldwide for his wildly funny, unconventional and engaging science demonstrations on stage, TV and other venues – first came to fame in 2005 with his Mentos Diet Coke Experiment in which he taught millions via YouTube how to turn an ordinary bottle of soda into an erupting geyser… Learn more
Meet Danni Washington, Rising Marine Biologist and TV Host, At Festival 2018 To Explore the Wonders of the ´Big Blue’ “I’ve been an ocean lover for as long as I can remember, that’s why I decided to dedicate my life to protecting the sea that I love so dearly,” says Danni Washington, noted science communicator,… Learn more
Get Ready to Raise the Roof About STEM With the Science Cheerleaders! Already nationally known for exciting America about the power of science participation, Science Cheerleaders is a non-profit organization comprised of over 300 current and former NFL, NBA, and college cheerleaders who are pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By engaging the public… Learn more
Meet Danni Washington, Rising Marine Biologist and TV Host, At Festival 2018 To Explore the Wonders of the ´Big Blue’ “I’ve been an ocean lover for as long as I can remember, that’s why I decided to dedicate my life to protecting the sea that I love so dearly,” says Danni Washington, noted science communicator,… Learn more
Former Obama White House Senior Policy Advisor, Dr. Knatokie Ford: The Importance of Changing the Image of STEM In her remarkable career, Dr. Knatokie Ford, biomedical researcher and former Senior Policy Advisor in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, continues to prove one thing: the scientist who communicates well can truly affect… Learn more
Mark Eakin of NOAA: The Fight to Save the Coral Reefs Coral reefs – that vast and precious array of underwater ecosystems that inhabit our oceans – are not only beautiful but contribute much to the biodiversity of the sea, including providing shoreline protection and shelter for a wide variety of marine life. This is… Learn more
Dr. Erich Jarvis studies neural and genetic mechanisms of spoken language using song-learning birds. Full Speaker Bio Coming Soon! For more information, please visit: https://www.rockefeller.edu/our-scientists/heads-of-laboratories/1159-erich-d-jarvis/
Microbiology Workshop hosted by the American Society for Microbiology One of the most exciting (and sometimes dangerous) fields in microbiology is the study of infectious diseases like cholera, Zika virus, and the flu. In this workshop, students will model infectious disease transmission within a population and then use their data to trace the origin of… Learn more
Alain Silk: Protecting and Promoting Public Health at the FDA As a medical device regulatory professional, Alain Silk works on behalf of the American people to protect and promote the public health. He is currently a Reviewer at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he uses his broad research background to ensure timely… Learn more
Joaquin Anguera: Using Mobile Technology and Computer Gaming to Shed Light on Brain Function In psychiatry, psychology and other realms of behavioral science, researchers are using new technological tools – ranging from mobile apps to virtual reality – to better understand brain function in the treatment and study of such conditions as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),… Learn more
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