The Kentucky Academy of Science will be hosting astronomer, teacher, and writer, Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, to kick off their annual KAS meeting. Bennett visited Sounds Good to discuss his prolific career, current perspectives on science, and the presentation he will be giving on campus in early November.
Dr. Jeffrey Bennett specializes in mathematics and science education, and he has worked with audiences and students of all ages across the country. He is an award winning author of both children's science books and college textbooks ranging from astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and astrobiology. Bennett founded and runs a private summer science school for elementary and middle school children, and he has also taught over 50 college courses in mathematics, science, and education.
He will be presenting "Global Warming Demystified" in the Freed Curd Auditorium of MSU's Industry and Technology building on November 2nd, 7 p.m. This presentation, which will explain the science behind, consequences of, and solutions to climate change, is the kick-off event of the Kentucky Academy of Science's annual meeting.
Bennett visited Tracy Ross at Sounds Good to discuss the upcoming presentation, Bennett's career as an astronomer, author, and teacher, and the various ways science intertwines itself into our political, economic, and personal world views.
