Chris Mooney, Co-Author of "Unscientific America" (public event)

Why is it that for every five hours of cable news, less than a minute is devoted to science? And how can we solve some of the most challenging issues like the energy crisis, climate change, and nuclear proliferation if we don’t pay attention to scientists.

Journalist Mooney, explores how corporate interests, science-phobic politicians, a weak educational system, and lack of media coverage is contributing to the growing disconnect between the scientific community and American culture.

Mooney is the best selling author of “The Republican War on Science”