Appearances by Emily Lakdawalla

Emily Lakdawalla is available for speaking engagements, either physical or virtual. Possible presentation topics include:

Snapshots from Space (featuring lots of gorgeous space photos) - robots as human avatars, exploring where no one has gone before - for any audience, small children through professional
What's up in planetary exploration (featuring lots of gorgeous space photos) - for any audience, small children through professional
Amateur spacecraft image data processing -- either what they are doing and why the pros should care, or how to process images (of course, featuring lots of gorgeous space photos)
Improving science communication - for science professionals or students (featuring fewer pretty pictures, but there will be some!)
I am a geologist - for young children (preschool to 10 or so) - I come dressed in geology field gear, discuss with kids what I'm wearing and why, hand around some props, finish with discussion of what other scientists wear to do their jobs, ask each kid to think about themselves as a scientist and draw a picture of how they'd dress to do the job. Goal: dispelling the preconception of scientists as men in white lab coats.

Email blog@planetary.org to inquire about booking and fee.

Regular Appearances

Planetary Radio: Emily offers a weekly update on planetary exploration news in the Society's weekly public radio podcast.

Google+ Hangouts: Emily hosts every other week on Thursdays at noon Pacific. For specific guest information, check the blog or look for event announcements on the Planetary Society Google+ page.