Marlene Zuk

Marlene Zuk

Keynote Speaker: Evolutionary Biologist; Studies Human Interaction with Animal Behavior

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Marlene Zuk Biography

Marlene Zuk studies insect behavior -- and how humans use animal behavior to think about how we behave ourselves.

Marlene Zuk is a biologist and writer who researches animal behavior and evolution, mostly using insects as subjects. Zuk is interested in the ways that people use animal behavior to think about human behavior, and vice versa, as well as in the public's understanding of evolution. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at the University of Minnesota -- including a seminar called “What’s the Alternative to Alternative Medicine?”

In addition to publishing numerous scientific articles, Zuk has published four books for a general audience: Sexual Selections: What We Can and Can’t Learn About Sex from Animals; Riddled with Life: Friendly Worms, Ladybug Sex, and the Parasites That Make Us Who We Are; Sex on Six Legs: Lessons on Life, Love and Language from the Insect World; and most recently, Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us About Sex, Diet and the Way We Live.

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Marlene Zuk Videos

The Paleo Diet Delusion: Paleofantasy's Marlene Zuk on Dietary Myths
Evolutionary biologist Dr. Marlene Zuk at the X-STEM Symposium ...
Stranger In a Strange Land Interview with Author Marlene Zuk

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Marlene Zuk generally travels from Minnesota, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Marlene Zuk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Science, Social Sciences and STEM. The estimated speaking fee range to book Marlene Zuk for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Marlene Zuk generally travels from Minnesota, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Lindsey Doe, Arlie Russell Hochschild and Abhijit Naskar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marlene Zuk for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/06/2025.

Marlene Zuk Videos

The Paleo Diet Delusion: Paleofantasy's Marlene Zuk on Dietary Myths
Evolutionary biologist Dr. Marlene Zuk at the X-STEM Symposium ...
Stranger In a Strange Land Interview with Author Marlene Zuk
Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us about Sex, Diet, and ...
Evolutionary biologist Dr. Marlene Zuk at the X-STEM Symposium ...
  • How do I book Marlene Zuk to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Marlene Zuk 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 Marlene Zuk, 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 Marlene Zuk or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Marlene Zuk for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Marlene Zuk, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marlene Zuk, 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 Marlene Zuk speak about?

    Marlene Zuk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Science, Social Sciences, STEM, STEM Education, Biology, Culture and Family & Parenting.
  • Where does Marlene Zuk travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marlene Zuk 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 Marlene Zuk 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 Marlene Zuk 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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