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, is ready once again to come to the rescue. He’s gathered a group of scientists—including two Nobel laureates—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: Molecular Biology
Featured Scientist: Carol Greider, Daniel Nathans professor and director of molecular biology and genetics, Johns Hopkins University
Palca hosts an evening of scientific discovery into the world inside your cells and the interactions of the various systems therein. The guide to this tiny, fascinating, and essential universe is Carol Greider, Daniel Nathans professor and director of molecular biology and genetics at Johns Hopkins University. Greider was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine, for her pioneering research on the structure of telomeres, which are the ends pf the chromosomes.
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