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Wilson

Edward Osborne Wilson is generally recognized as one of the leading biologists in the world. He is also recognized as one of the foremost naturalists in both science and literature, as well as synthesizer in works stretching from pure biology to the social sciences and humanities. Wilson is acknowledged as the creator of two scientific disciplines (island biogeography and sociobiology), three unifying concepts for science and the humanities jointly (biophilia, biodiversity studies, and consilience), and one major technological advance in the study of global biodiversity (the Encyclopedia of Life).

Goldacre

An award-winning writer and broadcaster, Ben Goldacre was trained in medicine at Oxford and London and now works full time as a physician. Since 2003, he has written the weekly Bad Science column in The Guardian, where he debunks any and all unfounded scientific claims made by parties from government to journalists and pharmaceutical companies.

Monster

Cookie Monster is a frenzied-but-cuddly monster from Sesame Street who preschoolers can identify with, specifically with his efforts to master words and phrases, and learn basic problem-solving skills from his eternal quest to find more food.

Twist

Originally from San Francisco, Basil is a third generation puppeteer who lives and works in New York City, and is the sole American graduate of the Ecole Superieure Nationale des Arts de la Marionnette in France. Original creations include The Araneidae Show, Symphonie Fantastique, Petrushka, Master Peter’s Puppet Show, Dogugaeshi, and La Bella Dormente nel Bosco.

Butte

Atul Butte, M.D., Ph.D. is Chief of the Division of Systems Medicine and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine, and by courtesy, Computer Science, at Stanford University and Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital.

Gavagan

In his day job, Ed Gavagan is the owner of PraxisNYC, a design/build firm practicing across a broad spectrum but specializing in boutique residences. Ed creates homes and furniture for fancy people and humble folk the world over. His work on four continents has been featured in newspapers, magazines, books and even the Internet.

Barabási

Albert-László Barabási is a Distinguished University Professor at Northeastern University, where he directs the Center for Complex Network Research, and holds appointments in the departments of physics, computer science and biology, as well as in the Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women Hospital.

Kontrol

RemoteKontrol has performed during half-time shows for NBA basketball games, been featured in several television shows as well as music videos, and has performed at huge church events.

Smolan

Rick Smolan is a former Time, Life and National Geographic photographer best known as the co-creator of the “Day in the Life” and “America 24/7” series. His company Against All Odds Productions, specializes in the design and execution of large-scale global projects that combine compelling storytelling with state-of-the-art technology.

Benjamin

Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA was the 18th Surgeon General of the United States. As America’s Doctor, she provided the public with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and the health of the nation.

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