The War on Science In-Person
Through a grant from the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the Goddard Library will have author Shawn Otto speak on Wednesday, February 21st at 4:30 p.m. in the College Center North Hall (the cafeteria). There will be enough room for students in your class to attend. The subject matter will enhance their studies. His latest book is The War on Science.
- Date:
- Wednesday, February 21, 2018
- Time:
- 4:30pm - 6:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- College Cafeteria
- Campus:
- RCTC Main Campus
- Categories:
- Author Visit
Here is an example of Mr. Otto’s writing: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-plan-to-defend-against-the-war-on-science/
And awards:
Shawn's book The War on Science is the winner of the 2017 Minnesota Book Award. Shawn was honored with the National Distinguished Public Service Award of the IEEE-USA (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - the world's largest professional association for the advancement of technology). His book Sins of Our Fathers was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and won the 2015 NE Minnesota Book Award. His book Fool Me Twice won the 2012 Minnesota Book Award. He was a PEN Center USA finalist for his film House of Sand and Fog, which was nominated for three Academy Awards. He won an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation fellowship for best science screenplay; and a McKnight Fellowship for best screenplay.
Author’s website: https://www.shawnotto.com/
