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Stuart Firestein

Stuart Firestein

Keynote Speaker: Scientist; Advocate for the Public Understanding of Science

Stuart Firestein Biography

Stuart Firestein teaches students and citizen scientists that ignorance is far more important to discovery than knowledge.

Dr. Stuart Firestein is the Chair of Columbia University's Department of Biological Sciences where his colleagues and he study the vertebrate olfactory system, possibly the best chemical detector on the face of the planet. His laboratory seeks to answer that fundamental human question: How do I smell?

Dedicated to promoting the accessibility of science to a public audience Firestein serves as an advisor for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's program for the Public Understanding of Science. Recently he was awarded the 2011 Lenfest Distinguished Columbia Faculty Award for excellence in scholarship and teaching. His book on the workings of science for a general audience called "Ignorance, How it drives Science" was released by Oxford University Press.

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Stuart Firestein Videos

Stuart Firestein: The pursuit of ignorance
Dr. Stuart Firestein: The Limits of Our Sense of Smell
Ignorance, The Critical Driver for Science: Stuart Firestein at ...

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Booking fees for Stuart Firestein, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Stuart Firestein, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

Who is the agent for Stuart Firestein?

All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Stuart Firestein for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stuart Firestein for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service talent booking agency?

All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Stuart Firestein or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Stuart Firestein or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.


Stuart Firestein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Science and Neuroscience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Stuart Firestein for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Stuart Firestein generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ray Kurzweil, Dr. Paul Wolpe and Spencer Wells. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stuart Firestein for an upcoming event.

Stuart Firestein Videos

Stuart Firestein: The pursuit of ignorance
Dr. Stuart Firestein: The Limits of Our Sense of Smell
Ignorance, The Critical Driver for Science: Stuart Firestein at ...
Stuart Firestein | Biologist, Columbia University | Big Think
Stuart Firestein - "The Values of Science: Ignorance, Uncertainty ...

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How to book Stuart Firestein?

Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Stuart Firestein for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Stuart Firestein, 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 pricing information and check availability for Stuart Firestein or any other celebrity of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Stuart Firestein?

Booking fees for Stuart Firestein, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Stuart Firestein, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

Who is the agent for Stuart Firestein?

All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Stuart Firestein for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stuart Firestein for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service talent booking agency?

All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Stuart Firestein or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Stuart Firestein or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.


Stuart Firestein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Science and Neuroscience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Stuart Firestein for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Stuart Firestein generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ray Kurzweil, Dr. Paul Wolpe and Spencer Wells. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stuart Firestein for an upcoming event.

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