Public Perception of Science: Lessons from a Dead Sheep

Adam Ruben

Adam Ruben is a writer, comedian, and molecular biologist. He has appeared on the Food Network, the Weather Channel, the Travel Channel, Discovery International, Netflix, and NPR; he currently hosts Outrageous Acts of Science on the Science Channel. Adam is the author of "Surviving Your Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go to Grad School" (Random House, 2010) and "Pinball Wizards: Jackpots, Drains, and the Cult of the Silver Ball" (Chicago Review Press, 2017); he also writes the monthly humor column "Experimental Error" in the journal Science. He has performed on stage at clubs, colleges, and private events for more than 20 years; today's talk is based on a course he used to teach as a Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University.