This morning, a reader alerted me to tonight's celebration of The Best American Science Writing 2008 (pictured), being held at 700pm at Borders Bookstore at Columbus Circle. Even though I am getting ready to leave for Seattle (very!) early tomorrow morning, I am planning to attend this discussion of excellent American science writing! I hope you'll join me! Also, the rumor is that my colleague and friend, Carl Zimmer, will also be speaking!
What: Discussion of the best American science writing in 2008, a discussion led by Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind [DVD] and editor of this compilation
When: Tonight, 7pm
Where: Borders Bookstore, Columbus Circle in Manhattan
Admission: FREE!!
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If there's anyone living in the Columbus, OH, area who's interested in getting involved (or more involved) in science outreach and the Science Cafe movement, now's your chance.
"I was like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me." -Isaac Newton
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Just realized that I failed to mention this here, but I'm in the Buckeye state to give a talk at the first Columbus Science Pub get-together. All the details are at the link, but the quick rundown:
No rumor--I'm headed for the train shortly! http://tinyurl.com/3oj6g5
See you there.