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Ira Flatow

Ira Flatow

Keynote Speaker: NPR Science Correspondent, Host of "Science Friday;" Science Media Expert

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Ira Flatow Biography

Award-winning science correspondent and TV journalist Ira Flatow is the host of NPR's "Science Friday," a weekly call-in radio program and podcast that connects 2 million weekly listeners with scientists for informative discussions about science, technology, health, space, and the environment. He describes his work as a challenge "to make science and technology a topic for discussion around the dinner table."

On television, Flatow has discussed cutting-edge science stories on a range of programs, including the four-part PBS series Big Ideas. For six years, Flatow was host and writer for the Emmy Award-winning Newton's Apple on PBS and he has been a science reporter for CBS, Westinghouse, and CNBC. In his 40-year career, he has talked science on The Today Show, Charlie Rose, Merv Griffin, and Oprah. His is the author of numerous books, the latest of which is Present at the Future.

Ira Flatow has also shared his scientific insights on Maximum Science and in various magazines ranging from Woman's Day to ESPN Magazine to American Lawyer. He has spoken at Rockefeller University, the World Economic Forum, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett Packard, Calvin Academy, Cal Tech, MIT, Harvard, National Inventors Hall of Fame, and the Kentucky Author Forum.

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Ira Flatow Speaking Topics

Life as a Science Journalist

Science and the Media: Getting Past the Gate Keepers

The History of Inventions

Unusual Patents: Where do Ideas Come From

Ira Flatow Videos

Ira Previews This Week's SciFri Show - YouTube
Ira Flatow and Sendhil Mullainathan: Power of social influence ...

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What topics does Ira Flatow speak about?

Ira Flatow is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Science, College, Inspirational, News & Media and Broadcasting.

Where does Ira Flatow travel from?

Ira Flatow generally travels from Hartford, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Ira Flatow is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Science and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ira Flatow for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Ira Flatow generally travels from Hartford, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Moira Gunn, Robin Quivers and John Zogby. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ira Flatow for an upcoming event.

Ira Flatow Speaking Topics

  • Life as a Science Journalist

  • Science and the Media: Getting Past the Gate Keepers

  • The History of Inventions

  • Unusual Patents: Where do Ideas Come From

Ira Flatow Videos

Ira Previews This Week's SciFri Show - YouTube
Ira Flatow and Sendhil Mullainathan: Power of social influence ...

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