Why a TED Talk is Better — and Worse — Than Science Class

In this presentation, physicist Nadya Mason, neuroscientist Kay Tye, and TED’s science curator David Biello will talk about the highs and lows of giving a TED Talk — and the importance of communicating the wonder of science in all media. Come learn how to make your research accessible and exciting to the general public without alienating your scientific peers, including do’s and don’ts for public speaking. In a world where the facts of science are newly up for debate, science communication has never been more critical.