Scientists are among the most interesting people you’ll ever meet, and they do some of the most exciting and creative work imaginable. But for most of us, that work can often seem abstract and hard to grasp.
Back by popular demand, Joe Palca, NPR science correspondent, once again comes to the rescue. He’s gathered a group of scientists to join him for a series that offers insights into what they do—and why it’s important to you. Informal conversations will reveal dynamic fields filled with innovation, passion, and promise that are worlds away from coolly clinical, lab-coated stereotypes. You’ll come away from these entertaining and accessible sessions with plenty of new information, as well as a deeper confidence in your ability to make the connection between science and your life. Last year’s series sold out, so be sure to reserve your spot soon.
Featured Topic: The Human Microbiome
Featured Scientist: Keisha Findley, interdisciplinary scientist, Food and Drug Administration
Findley is an expert on the human microbiome—the microbial communities comprising thousands of species of bacteria and other microbes found on human skin. Findley and Palca discuss new findings about the microbiome-human host relationship and the variety of human metabolic and developmental processes that can be linked to the microbes.
Click here to view the full lecture series.
