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Scott W. Tinker

Scott W. Tinker

Keynote Speaker: Director of the Bureau of Economic Geology; State Geologist of Texas; Geosciences Professor at The University of Texas at Austin

Scott W. Tinker Biography

Scott Tinker brings industry, government, academia, and nongovernmental organizations together to address major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and the economy. Dr. Tinker is Director of the Bureau of Economic Geology, the State Geologist of Texas, and a professor holding the Allday Endowed Chair in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin.

With Director Harry Lynch, Tinker co-produced the award-winning documentary films Switch and Switch On, which have been screened in over 50 countries. Dr. Tinker founded the nonprofit Switch Energy Alliance, whose educational materials appear from schools to board rooms globally. Tinker is the host of PBS "Energy Switch," an energy and climate talk show appearing on over 200 PBS stations nationwide, and "Earth Date," featured weekly on over 450 public radio stations in all 50 United States.

In his visits to some 60 countries, Tinker has given over 1000 keynote and invited lectures. Dr. Tinker presented a TEDx talk on The Dual Challenge: Energy and Environment. Tinker serves on public company boards and science councils, Trinity University’s Board of Trustees, and is an angel investor who has helped bring companies from startup to acquisition. His writing has appeared from Forbes to Fortune to Scientific American. Dr. Tinker has served as president of several international professional associations and is an AGI Campbell Medalist, AAPG Halbouty Medalist, GCAGS Boyd Medalist, AIPG Parker Medalist, and a Geological Society of America Fellow.

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Scott W. Tinker Videos

The Dual Challenge: Energy and Environment | Scott Tinker | TEDxUTAustin
An Honest Conversation about Energy, Economy and Environment

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What topics does Scott W. Tinker speak about?

Scott W. Tinker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Earth Science, Economy, Environment, Science, Hosts & Emcees, Energy, Green, Climate Change, Conservation, Sustainability, Environmental Policy and Professors.

Where does Scott W. Tinker travel from?

Scott W. Tinker generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Scott W. Tinker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Earth Science, Economy and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Scott W. Tinker for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Scott W. Tinker generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Shellenberger, Amy Myers Jaffe and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Scott W. Tinker for an upcoming event.

Scott W. Tinker Videos

The Dual Challenge: Energy and Environment | Scott Tinker | TEDxUTAustin
An Honest Conversation about Energy, Economy and Environment

Scott W. Tinker Reviews

  • First Reserve - Oct 10 2023

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