Making Stuff Science Cafés

2. Find a Speaker

Its important to know that you can do either:

1) Find a speaker and match the topic to his/her expertise, or.....

2) Select a topic and find an appropriate speaker. The order is up to you.

Having trouble finding a speaker?

If you are have trouble finding a speaker some common places to look include: universities, government research institutions, professional associations, museums, and R&D firms and other businesses.

Other experts to consider include the science editor of the local newspaper, doctors and nurses, and science teachers. Also, scientists who have previously presented at a Science Café may be able to recommend other speakers.

You can also reach out to the ScienceCafes.org team at NOVA Education. We make use of our extensive professional network to find the best Science Café speakers throughout the country. Maybe we know one in your neck of the woods! Email us at getinvolved@wgbh.org. Enter "Help Finding a Speaker" in the subject line.

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