Scientist Spotlight: John Spencer
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Many people dream of exploring space, and John Spencer, space architect and Exchange consultant, is working to make that dream a reality. Tell us about your background. You are an architect, so what sparked your interest in science? How did you end up becoming a space architect/designer? I was 13…
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Featured Entertainer: Chris Morgan
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Since 2004, Chris Morgan has been one of the top action film writers in Hollywood. His credits include Cellular, Wanted, and The Fast and the Furious three thru five (number six is in the works!). He is, above all else, a storyteller who revels in the art of character and…
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Scientist Spotlight: Kevin Hand
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From exploring the ocean depths with James Cameron, consulting on Thor, and fond memories of Cosmos, Kevin Hand, Caltech’s Jet Propulsion Lab’s deputy chief scientist for solar system exploration, takes us on a science adventure. Tell us about your background. What inspired you to become an astrobiologist? I was very…
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Featured Entertainer: Jaime Paglia
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Eureka was the first show to be considered appointment viewing on the SyFy network for many cable subscribers. Like Mad Men for AMC, Eureka caused the industry to take notice of an entire channel for the first time, thanks to its clever writing, great characters, and unique blend of science…
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Scientist Spotlight: Michel Maharbiz
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When most people think of cyborgs they think of edgy science-fiction/fantasy creatures, the stuff of futuristic action movies. Berkeley’s Michel Maharbiz has a different thought: “I can make one of those!” At his lab, Professor Mahabiz successfully hacked a Nintendo Wii remote and used it to fly a cyborg beetle,…
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Featured Entertainer: Alex Tse
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It’s hard to believe screenwriter Alex Tse once thought he didn’t “get” film theory. One half of the screenwriting duo behind 2009’s Watchmen, it’s easy to see that Tse “gets” it. We recently caught up with Tse to ask him a few questions about on his screenwriting background, his next…
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Scientist Spotlight: David Kirby
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David Kirby wrote the book on science consulting for TV and film – literally. The molecular biologist turned Senior Lecturer in Science Communication Studies at the University of Manchester became interested in science in film and TV during his time as a professor at American University. His book, Lab Coats…
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Featured Entertainer: John Williams
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Producer John Williams’ involvement with The Exchange started with fruit flies. Or rather, an Exchange event on brain abnormalities and the “cheap date” gene in fruit flies. Williams is an avid supporter of science in all forms of media, from television and film to websites and apps. With that in…
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Scientist Spotlight: Mika McKinnon
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Mika McKinnon has two words for women considering science: Do it! The geophysicist and Exchange science consultant is enthusiastic about how much fun science is, and that more women should be getting involved. McKinnon previously consulted for the Stargate franchise (before she joined The Exchange’s expert database), so we asked…
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Scientist Spotlight: Jennifer Greenhall
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Jennifer Greenhall is no stranger to science. The neuroscientist and Exchange consultant is the daughter of a NASA engineer and spent her childhood surround by astronauts, scientists, and engineers who helped build her love of science. Her interest in neuroscience began in high school and followed her to the University…
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