Nalini Nadkarni
Keynote Speaker: Forest Canopy Ecologist & Science Communicator; Professor of Biology at University of Utah; National Geographic Explorer at Large
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Categories:Inspirational, Disruptive Thinking, Creativity, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Earth Day, Celebrity, TED, Conservation, Animals & Wildlife, Professors, Science, Earth Science, Technology, Environmental Activism, Research & Exploration, Storytelling, DEI, Influential Women
Nalini Nadkarni Biography
Dr. Nalini Nadkarni is an American forest ecologist known for her research on the treetops of tropical and temperate rainforests. Nadkarni pioneered the study of Costa Rican rainforest canopies, using mountain climbing equipment to access the canopy and conduct the first inventory of its biodiversity. Her research revealed that epiphytes—non-parasitic plants such as orchids and ferns—trap organic material beneath their root systems, forming nutrient-rich mats that rainforest trees absorb through aerial roots. As a forest canopy researcher for four decades, Nadkarni has published more than 150 scientific papers and articles and has been recognized as a National Geographic Explorer at Large.
Nadkarni developed innovative canopy access techniques to study the plants, animals, and microbes inhabiting rainforest treetops in Costa Rica and Washington State, encouraging biologists to explore this "last biotic frontier." She has conducted fieldwork in Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea, the Amazon, and the Pacific Northwest, and established the Big Canopy Database to support researchers in managing and analyzing canopy data. Nadkarni is a professor of biology at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Her work in the Costa Rican rainforest was featured in the PBS series "The Second Voyage of the Mimi."
Nadkarni is recognized for her science communication and public engagement efforts. She focuses on bridging gaps in scientific knowledge and engaging non-scientists in science learning, with an emphasis on overcoming barriers to research dissemination. Nadkarni created the "Research Ambassador Program" to train scientists in public engagement across diverse venues, including churches, pre-schools, tattoo parlors, and sports stadiums. She has delivered two TED talks—"Conserving the Canopy" and "Life Science in Prison"—and more than 25 endowed lectures internationally. Her TED talks have garnered over a million combined views.
Nadkarni has contributed to bringing science and nature to incarcerated populations. She co-founded the Sustainability in Prisons Project, which introduces science, scientists, and nature to incarcerated individuals and has expanded to facilities in Washington, Oregon, California, Ohio, and Maryland. Programs include recycling, beekeeping, organic vegetable farming, tree planting, and flower nurseries. Nadkarni's initiative to provide nature videos to individuals in solitary confinement was recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the best inventions. A National Geographic film crew has documented her work.
Nadkarni's work in ecology and public engagement has been recognized with honors including a Guggenheim Fellowship, the AAAS Award for Public Engagement, the National Science Foundation Award for Public Service, the Wilson Award for the Advancement of Social Justice, and the Archie Carr Medal for Conservation. She has published over 150 scientific papers and three books, and her work has appeared in Science, National Geographic, Science Friday, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, and RadioLab. Nadkarni is the author of "Between Earth and Sky: Our Intimate Connections to Trees," which explores the connections between humans and trees through personal stories, information, art, and photography.
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This project, funded by the National Geographic Conservation Trust, brings together scientists, artists, Native Americans, and blind people to document, celebrate, and conserve nature in the Pacific Northwest and Costa Rica.
Explore biodiversity at work in the forest and through cleverly drawn parallels with everyday life. This presentation emphasizes the strength we gain when diverse forces come together and enhance the value of one another.
Rain Forest Research From Roots to TreetopsFind out how and why ecologists study the complex world of tropical rain forests.
Drawing from her 2008 book of the same name, Nadkarni presents a rich tapestry of personal stories celebrating profound connections we have with trees: the dazzling array of goods and services they provide, their role in commerce and medicine, and the powerful lessons they hold for us.
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Nalini Nadkarni generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Nalini Nadkarni is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Disruptive Thinking and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nalini Nadkarni for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Nalini Nadkarni generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Meg Lowman, Winona LaDuke and Jasmine Crowe-Houston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nalini Nadkarni for an upcoming event.
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This project, funded by the National Geographic Conservation Trust, brings together scientists, artists, Native Americans, and blind people to document, celebrate, and conserve nature in the Pacific Northwest and Costa Rica.
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The Power of Diversity: In the Rain Forest and in the Workplace
Explore biodiversity at work in the forest and through cleverly drawn parallels with everyday life. This presentation emphasizes the strength we gain when diverse forces come together and enhance the value of one another.
Rain Forest Research From Roots to TreetopsFind out how and why ecologists study the complex world of tropical rain forests.
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Between Earth and Sky: Our Intimate Connection With Trees
Drawing from her 2008 book of the same name, Nadkarni presents a rich tapestry of personal stories celebrating profound connections we have with trees: the dazzling array of goods and services they provide, their role in commerce and medicine, and the powerful lessons they hold for us.
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How much does it cost to book Nalini Nadkarni for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Nalini Nadkarni, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nalini Nadkarni are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nalini Nadkarni, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Nalini Nadkarni speak about?
Nalini Nadkarni is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Disruptive Thinking, Creativity, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Earth Day, Celebrity, TED, Conservation, Animals & Wildlife, Professors, Science, Earth Science, Technology, Environmental Activism, Research & Exploration, Storytelling, DEI and Influential Women. -
Where does Nalini Nadkarni travel from?
Nalini Nadkarni generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Nalini Nadkarni?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nalini Nadkarni 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nalini Nadkarni 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 Nalini Nadkarni 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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