Diana Plasker
Senior Manager, Experiences
Diana Plasker is the Senior Manager of Experiences at Science Friday, where she creates live events, programs and partnerships to delight and engage audiences in the world of science. She joins SciFri as a facilitator for all things projects and partnerships in the nonprofit world. In a previous life, she was the creative projects manager at Museum Hack and manager of guided tours at Lincoln Center. Diana earned her MA in Museum Studies from New York University.
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Envisioning A Radically Different Climate Future
On September 18, join us for an evening of literature, imagination, science, and hope as part of Climate Week NYC.
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The Kākāpō Parrot Returns To New Zealand
The critically endangered kākāpō haven’t lived on the mainland for nearly 40 years—until now.
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Researchers Quantify The Navajo Nation’s Water Crisis
Two researchers are conducting a household water study to illuminate how many people lack access to clean water on the reservation.
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Where The Rubber Meets The Road For Electric Cars
Compared to traditional combustion vehicles, some EV owners report their tires wearing quickly.
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The State Of Reproductive Health, One Year After Dobbs
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, state abortion bans are impacting access to reproductive health care nationwide.
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The Kaiju Preservation Society: Author Livestream And Q&A
On August 23, join our event with ‘The Kaiju Preservation Society’ author on what it takes to write a believable monster onto the page.
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Celebrating The Weird, Wonderful World Of Cephalopods
Did you know most cephalopods can only live for a year? Or that they rely heavily on taste to sense their environment?
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A See-Through Squid Success Story
Researchers will be able to study neural structure in a genetically modified line of albino squid that are essentially see-through.
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Where The Fungi Grow: ‘Entangled Life’ Author Q&A
On July 18, join our event with the author of ‘Entangled Life’ for a contemplative afternoon on the mushrooms we should make room for.
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A Scientist’s Catalog Of 100 Days Under The Sea
Former US Navy diving instructor Joe Dituri shatters records for time underwater in the name of science.