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Sheril Kirshenbaum

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Sheril Kirshenbaum Biography

Sheril Kirshenbaum is a research scientist with the Webber Energy Group at the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy, where she works on projects to enhance public understanding of energy issues as they relate to food, oceans, and culture. She is involved in conservation initiatives across levels of government, working to improve communication between scientists, policymakers, and the public.

Kirshenbaum serves as a science advisor to NPR’s Science Friday and its nonprofit partner, Science Friday Initiative. She also serves on the program committee for the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). She speaks regularly around the country to audiences at universities, federal agencies, and museums and has been a guest on such programs as The Brian Lehrer Show and The Bob Edwards Show.

Kirshenbaum is the author of The Science of Kissing: What Our Lips Are Telling Us, a wonderfully witty and fascinating exploration of how and why we kiss. When did humans begin to kiss? Why is kissing integral to some cultures and alien to others? Do good kissers make the best lovers? And is that expensive lip-plumping gloss worth it? In the book and at the podium, she tackles these questions and more. It’s everything you always wanted to know about kissing but either haven’t asked, couldn’t find out, or didn’t realize you should understand.

Kirshenbaum is also the co-author of Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future, with Chris Mooney. It explains how corporate interests, a weak education system, science-phobic politicians, and hyperspecialized scientists have created this dangerous state of affairs. They also propose a broad array of initiatives that could reverse the current trend and lead to the greater integration of science into our national discourse—before it is too late.

Kirshenbaum contributes to popular publications including New Scientist, Newsweek, The Huffington Post, and The Nation, frequently covering topics that bridge science and society, from climate change to genetically modified foods. She also has experience working on pop radio and her work has been published in Science, Fisheries Bulletin, Oecologia, and Issues in Science and Technology. Her writing is featured in the anthology The Best American Science Writing 2010.

In 2006 Kirshenbaum served as a legislative Knauss science fellow on Capitol Hill with Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), where she was involved in energy, climate, and ocean policy. In 2007, she helped to found Science Debate; an initiative encouraging candidates to debate science research and innovation issues on the campaign trail. Previously, she was a research associate at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and has served as a Fellow with the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History and as a Howard Hughes Research Fellow. She has contributed reports to The Nature Conservancy and provided assistance on international protected area projects.

Kirshenbaum is a graduate of Tufts University and holds two masters of science degrees in marine biology and marine policy from the University of Maine. She co-hosts The Intersection on Discover blogs with Chris Mooney and has contributed to DeSmogBlog, Talking Science, Wired Science and Seed. She was born in Suffern, New York and is also a musician.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Sheril Kirshenbaum

    Speaking fees for Sheril Kirshenbaum, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sheril Kirshenbaum are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sheril Kirshenbaum, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Sheril Kirshenbaum speak about?

    Sheril Kirshenbaum is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Creativity Speakers, Earth Day, Environment, Environmental Policy, Innovation, Personal Growth, Relationships, Science and Technology, Technology Speakers.
  • Where does Sheril Kirshenbaum travel from?

    Sheril Kirshenbaum generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Sheril Kirshenbaum’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Sheril Kirshenbaum 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 Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sheril Kirshenbaum 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 Sheril Kirshenbaum 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, unbiased 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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Sheril Kirshenbaum Biography

Sheril Kirshenbaum is a research scientist with the Webber Energy Group at the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy, where she works on projects to enhance public understanding of energy issues as they relate to food, oceans, and culture. She is involved in conservation initiatives across levels of government, working to improve communication between scientists, policymakers, and the public.

Kirshenbaum serves as a science advisor to NPR’s Science Friday and its nonprofit partner, Science Friday Initiative. She also serves on the program committee for the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). She speaks regularly around the country to audiences at universities, federal agencies, and museums and has been a guest on such programs as The Brian Lehrer Show and The Bob Edwards Show.

Kirshenbaum is the author of The Science of Kissing: What Our Lips Are Telling Us, a wonderfully witty and fascinating exploration of how and why we kiss. When did humans begin to kiss? Why is kissing integral to some cultures and alien to others? Do good kissers make the best lovers? And is that expensive lip-plumping gloss worth it? In the book and at the podium, she tackles these questions and more. It’s everything you always wanted to know about kissing but either haven’t asked, couldn’t find out, or didn’t realize you should understand.

Kirshenbaum is also the co-author of Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future, with Chris Mooney. It explains how corporate interests, a weak education system, science-phobic politicians, and hyperspecialized scientists have created this dangerous state of affairs. They also propose a broad array of initiatives that could reverse the current trend and lead to the greater integration of science into our national discourse—before it is too late.

Kirshenbaum contributes to popular publications including New Scientist, Newsweek, The Huffington Post, and The Nation, frequently covering topics that bridge science and society, from climate change to genetically modified foods. She also has experience working on pop radio and her work has been published in Science, Fisheries Bulletin, Oecologia, and Issues in Science and Technology. Her writing is featured in the anthology The Best American Science Writing 2010.

In 2006 Kirshenbaum served as a legislative Knauss science fellow on Capitol Hill with Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), where she was involved in energy, climate, and ocean policy. In 2007, she helped to found Science Debate; an initiative encouraging candidates to debate science research and innovation issues on the campaign trail. Previously, she was a research associate at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and has served as a Fellow with the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History and as a Howard Hughes Research Fellow. She has contributed reports to The Nature Conservancy and provided assistance on international protected area projects.

Kirshenbaum is a graduate of Tufts University and holds two masters of science degrees in marine biology and marine policy from the University of Maine. She co-hosts The Intersection on Discover blogs with Chris Mooney and has contributed to DeSmogBlog, Talking Science, Wired Science and Seed. She was born in Suffern, New York and is also a musician.

FAQs on booking Sheril Kirshenbaum

  • How do I book Sheril Kirshenbaum to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sheril Kirshenbaum for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sheril Kirshenbaum, 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 speaking fee information and check availability for Sheril Kirshenbaum or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Sheril Kirshenbaum

    Speaking fees for Sheril Kirshenbaum, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sheril Kirshenbaum are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sheril Kirshenbaum, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Sheril Kirshenbaum speak about?

    Sheril Kirshenbaum is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Creativity Speakers, Earth Day, Environment, Environmental Policy, Innovation, Personal Growth, Relationships, Science and Technology, Technology Speakers.
  • Where does Sheril Kirshenbaum travel from?

    Sheril Kirshenbaum generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Sheril Kirshenbaum’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Sheril Kirshenbaum 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 Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sheril Kirshenbaum 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 Sheril Kirshenbaum 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, unbiased 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.

Sheril Kirshenbaum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Sheril Kirshenbaum for your event is available upon request. Sheril Kirshenbaum generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cameron Sinclair, Ray Kurzweil, Lori Cheek, Sallie Krawcheck and Carl Pope. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sheril Kirshenbaum for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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