Exploring The Natural World With Elizabeth Kolbert

On March 27, meet the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Life on a Little-Known Planet” during a SciFri Book Club livestream Q&A.

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About Sandy Roberts

Sandy Roberts is Science Friday’s Education Program Manager, where she creates learning resources and experiences to advance STEM equity in all learning environments. Lately, she’s been playing with origami circuits and trying to perfect a gluten-free sourdough recipe.

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