To paraphrase the late Carl Sagan, while our society is increasingly dependent on science and technology, we know very little about science and technology.  The reasons are many.  In today's society anti-scientific rhetoric swirls around us on such important topics as stem cell research, climate change, GMO-food safety, and many others. Understanding science is difficult. 

But scientists are part of the problem.  We are taught to do science and communicate with scientists, not necessarily with the public at large.  To combat this I have participated in many lectures and debates on topics of interest. Some of these include:

    - Evidence for Evolution, Cafe Scientifique, Gainesville, FL
    - The Nuts and Bolts of Frankenfoods, Willy St. Co-op, Madison, WI
    - Crop Domestication and GMOs, First Unitarian Church, Gainesville, FL
    - The Real Science of Climate Change, Florida State College, Jacksonville, FL
    - Many others.

If you are interested in hearing about bringing a scientific perspective to your group's discussion please contact me.   I'm particularly interested presenting to Sunday Morning Science church groups, anti-GMO interests and those seeking the real evidence on climate change.