Need a Speaker?
The degree to which science is under threat in the American classroom comes as a surprise to many people. NCSE believes that it is important for everyone to be aware of the challenges to the teaching of evolution and climate change faced by teachers and communities across the country. Our talented staff can bring dynamic and unique presentations to your community, university, or conference. With deep expertise in evolution, climate change, the history of anti-science efforts in the U.S., effective communication and teaching techniques, and more, an NCSE speaker can make sure that your community is informed, equipped, and inspired to help defend the integrity of the science classroom.
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Speaker: Ann Reid
Title: Executive Director, NCSE
Ann Reid's presentations can be tailored to the interests of your specific audience, be they scientists, educators, graduate students, policy makers, or concerned citizens. Topics that can be covered include: how societal controversy over climate change and evolution affects the science classroom, the common playbook used by all science deniers, how to talk about climate change and evolution with doubters, how scientists can be more effective communicators, the role of communities in supporting local science education, how NCSE defends the integrity of the science classroom, and more.
Speaker: Glenn Branch
Title: Deputy Director, NCSE
Glenn Branch is available to speak on the history and current state of the campaigns against the teaching of evolution in the United States. He can also cover doubt and denial as challenges to and in teaching climate change, creationism and the philosophy of science, creationism and the philosophy of religion, and various specialized topics (including trivia from the Scopes trial).
Speaker: Kate Carter, Ph.D.
Title: Director of Community Science Education, NCSE
Kate Carter works to find community-based solutions to improve science education and she is available to speak about approaches and challenges of this work. She is also available to speak about inquiry-based approaches to evolution and climate change education and techniques to incorporate basic science education across disciplines. A popular talk she has given focuses on the common ways science research is abused and misinterpreted.
Speaker: Brad Hoge, Ph.D.
Title: Director of Teacher Support, NCSE
Brad Hoge has experience in formal and informal science education, and is a trained scientist with years of research experience. He has taught all age groups from preschoolers to college graduate students, and he has developed and delivered professional development for elementary and secondary teachers. He has also worked on numerous STEM projects and programs including museum exhibits, smart games, and major public events. He is comfortable with both focused and diverse audiences, and is particularly interested in helping facilitate communication between science and science education communities. His strength as a speaker is his ability to relate to all stakeholders in the STEM education community. He can speak to science teachers about evolution and climate change topics, and about best pedagogical practices. He can speak to scientists about how to communicate with teachers and contribute to STEM education projects. He can speak to school administrators and business and industry leaders looking to support STEM projects and teachers.