SCHEDULE: NOV 15-20, 2015

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Keynote - Mr. Alan Alda - Getting Beyond a Blind Date with Science: Communicating Science for Scientists

SESSION: Keynote - Mr. Alan Alda - Getting Beyond a Blind Date with Science: Communicating Science for Scientists

EVENT TYPE: Keynote & Plenary Talks

EVENT TAG(S): HPC Beginner Friendly

TIME: 8:30AM - 10:00AM

Speaker(s):Alan Alda

ROOM:Ballroom DEFG

ABSTRACT:

Alan Alda–actor, writer, science advocate and Visiting Professor at Stony Brook University–will share his passion for science communication. Why is it so important for scientists, engineers and health professionals to communicate effectively with the public? And how can they learn to do it better? In his talk, Professor Alda will explore these questions with his characteristic warmth and wit. He will draw on his personal experiences, including his years as host of the TV series Scientific American Frontiers.