David Haskell

David Haskell

Keynote Speaker: Biologist and Author; Finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize

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David Haskell Biography

David Haskell's work integrates scientific and contemplative studies of the natural world. His book, "The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature," was described by E. O. Wilson as "a new genre of nature writing, located between science and poetry." A profile in The New York Times said of Haskell that he "thinks like a biologist, writes like a poet, and gives the natural world the kind of open-minded attention one expects from a Zen monk rather than a hypothesis-driven scientist."

Haskell holds degrees from the University of Oxford and from Cornell University. He is a professor of biology at the University of the South, where he served as chair of biology. He is a fellow of the American Council of Learned Societies and was granted elective membership in the American Ornithologists' Union in recognition of "significant contributions to ornithology." His research has been sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the World Wildlife Fund and the Templeton Foundation, among others. Haskell's classes have received national attention for the innovative ways they combine science, contemplatio, and action in the community.

In 2009, the Carnegie and CASE Foundations named him Professor of the Year for Tennessee. The Oxford American featured him in 2011 as one of the southern U.S.'s most creative teachers, and his teaching has been profiled in USA Today, The Tennesseean, and other newspapers.

He lives in Sewanee, Tennessee, with his wife, Sarah Vance who runs Cudzoo Farm, a homestead farm that produces hand-made goat milk soaps.

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David Haskell Speaking Topics

Contemplative practice in the classroom. What can silence, mediation, and contemplative awareness offer teachers and students?

Social networks in nature. From the grand scale of ecology and evolution to the microscopic world of molecules, life is interconnected in many surprising ways. An understanding of these networks gives us a new way to think about how nature operates.

Science and contemplation, seen through the lens of one square meter of forest. What can be learned from the integration of scientific and meditative approaches to the natural world?

David Haskell Videos

What is knowledge? - Joint Panel Discussion
2014 Book and Author Talk - David George Haskell - YouTube

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What topics does David Haskell speak about?

David Haskell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author and Fiction Authors.

Where does David Haskell travel from?

David Haskell generally travels from Sewanee, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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David Haskell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author and Fiction Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Haskell for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Haskell generally travels from Sewanee, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chris Lemmon, Victor Garber and Kevin Powers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Haskell for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

David Haskell Speaking Topics

  • Contemplative practice in the classroom. What can silence, mediation, and contemplative awareness offer teachers and students?

  • Social networks in nature. From the grand scale of ecology and evolution to the microscopic world of molecules, life is interconnected in many surprising ways. An understanding of these networks gives us a new way to think about how nature operates.

  • Science and contemplation, seen through the lens of one square meter of forest. What can be learned from the integration of scientific and meditative approaches to the natural world?

David Haskell Videos

What is knowledge? - Joint Panel Discussion
2014 Book and Author Talk - David George Haskell - YouTube

David Haskell News

  • How do I book David Haskell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Haskell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Haskell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Haskell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book David Haskell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for David Haskell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Haskell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Haskell speak about?

    David Haskell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author and Fiction Authors.
  • Where does David Haskell travel from?

    David Haskell generally travels from Sewanee, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for David Haskell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Haskell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Haskell for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Haskell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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