Alan Alda - Helping the Public Get Beyond a Blind Date With Science

Actor, writer and science lover Alan Alda shares his thoughts about why scientists need to communicate effectively with the public and how they can get better at telling the fascinating stories of science. In an engaging, personal talk, Alan Alda draws on his wide-ranging experiences to explore ways scientists can help the public understand their work and why it matters. As host of PBS’ Scientific American Frontiers, he interviewed 700 scientists around the world. Now, as a founding member of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, he is helping scientists connect more directly with people outside their field – from public officials, funders and the media, to potential collaborators in other disciplines, to students, friends, and family.

Presented by The Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind and The Kavli Foundation

TICKETS:

Please do NOT print your ticket and bring it with you. In order to be environmentally friendly, we will not be collecting printed tickets. Online registration is recommended, but not required. Please arrive early to ensure a seat. Doors will open at 4:30 pm.

DIRECTIONS:

When driving from off campus, you can plug the following address into your GPS device, then follow the rest of the directions below:

Gilman Drive and Villa La Jolla Drive

This will take you to the intersection of Gilman Drive and Villa La Jolla Drive. Please proceed into the Gilman parking structure, which is located on the north side of this intersection. Driving via Villa La Jolla, the street will end and bring you into the Gilman parking structure entrance.

PARKING

Park in the Gilman structure. Please purchase an parking permit from any pay station inside GIlman parking structure. Parking is strictly enforced at UCSD, so please do make sure a permit is purchased to avoid incurring a fine. The parking pay stations accept credit cards. Parking is available in the following areas, after a permit is purchased:

• V (levels 1–3)
• A and B (levels 4–6) after 4:30 p.m.

WALKING TO THE PRICE CENTER

There will be directional signage from the Gilman parking structure to the Price Center Ballroom, West. Please also reference the walking directions below. Once you get to the steps on Lyman to enter the Price Center, enter the building, and turn LEFT to go through the corridor. Turn LEFT again to get to the entrance to Price Center Ballroom West.