Speaker: Dr. Ellen Prager
"Dangerous Earth: What We Wish We Knew"
Friday, April 5th, 2019 at 10 a.m
Dr. Prager gives us a preview of her book, an engaging look at what scientists wish they knew about climate change, volcanoes, earthquakes, rip currents and more. In addition to some basic ideas, she will focus on some of the hottest topics in the science of these phenomenon. We already know enough to take action to be better prepared for such potential disasters, but how can we help to make those actions a reality?
Dr. Prager is a marine scientist and author, widely recognized for her expertise and ability to make science entertaining and understandable for people of all ages. She is currently a freelance writer, consultant, and science advisor to Celebrity Cruises in the Galapagos Islands. She was previously the Chief Scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, FL, which includes the world’s only undersea research station, and at one time the Assistant Dean at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.
Dr. Prager is a sought after speaker for public-oriented events, appearing on The Today Show, NBC News, Good Morning America, CNN, Discovery Channel, and many other shows, as well as being a consultant for the Disney movie, Moana.
Her book, Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Oceans’ Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter, was extremely popular, and her upcoming book, Dangerous Earth: What We Wish We Knew, is scheduled for publication in the fall.
Sign up at the event or by email (FreeThinkersUUCS@gmail.com) to be notified when her book becomes available.
Dr. Prager is a sought after speaker for public-oriented events, appearing on The Today Show, NBC News, Good Morning America, CNN, Discovery Channel, and many other shows, as well as being a consultant for the Disney movie, Moana.
Her book, Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Oceans’ Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter, was extremely popular, and her upcoming book, Dangerous Earth: What We Wish We Knew, is scheduled for publication in the fall.
Sign up at the event or by email (FreeThinkersUUCS@gmail.com) to be notified when her book becomes available.
February 1st - “Setting Pro-Life on its Ear”
Speakers: Rebecca Todd Peters, Professor of Religious Studies; Director, Poverty and Social Justice program at Elon University; Author of “Trust Women: A Progressive Christian Argument for Reproductive Justice,” and Stephanie Fraim, CEO of Planned Parenthood, SW & Central FL
March 1st - “Transition Towns: The Future is Ours to Save”
Speaker: Don Hall, Co-Director of Transition US and former Executive Director of Transition Sarasota, which facilitates the Suncoast Gleaning Project, coordinates Greater Sarasota's Eat Local Week, and publishes Greater Sarasota's Eat Local Resource Guide & Directory.
April 5th - “Dangerous Earth: What We Wish We Knew”
Speaker: Ellen Prager, Oceanographer, author of “Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime” and the upcoming book, “Dangerous Earth: What We Wish We Knew.”
May 3rd - “The Power of a Trauma Informed Community, Overcoming the Adverse Impact of Childhood Trauma”
Speaker: Carrie Seidman, Columnist for the Sarasota Herald Tribune since 2010, Former staff writer for the New York Times, Los Angeles Herald-Examiner, Albuquerque Journal and Albuquerque Tribune
Speakers: Rebecca Todd Peters, Professor of Religious Studies; Director, Poverty and Social Justice program at Elon University; Author of “Trust Women: A Progressive Christian Argument for Reproductive Justice,” and Stephanie Fraim, CEO of Planned Parenthood, SW & Central FL
March 1st - “Transition Towns: The Future is Ours to Save”
Speaker: Don Hall, Co-Director of Transition US and former Executive Director of Transition Sarasota, which facilitates the Suncoast Gleaning Project, coordinates Greater Sarasota's Eat Local Week, and publishes Greater Sarasota's Eat Local Resource Guide & Directory.
April 5th - “Dangerous Earth: What We Wish We Knew”
Speaker: Ellen Prager, Oceanographer, author of “Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime” and the upcoming book, “Dangerous Earth: What We Wish We Knew.”
May 3rd - “The Power of a Trauma Informed Community, Overcoming the Adverse Impact of Childhood Trauma”
Speaker: Carrie Seidman, Columnist for the Sarasota Herald Tribune since 2010, Former staff writer for the New York Times, Los Angeles Herald-Examiner, Albuquerque Journal and Albuquerque Tribune
Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Everyone is Welcome!
Admission is Free. Donations are Welcome.
email: FreeThinkersUUCS@gmail.com
3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Everyone is Welcome!
Admission is Free. Donations are Welcome.
email: FreeThinkersUUCS@gmail.com