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What topics does Mary Roach speak about?

Mary Roach is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, College, Disruptive Thinking, Government, Health, Healthcare, Innovation, Inspirational, Literary, Nutrition, Poetry, Relationships, Science, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Technology, TED, Thought Leadership

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Mary Roach Biography

Mary Roach grew up in a small house in Etna, New Hampshire. She graduated from Wesleyan in 1981 and moved to San Francisco, where she spent a few years working as a freelance copy editor before landing a half-time PR job at the San Francisco Zoo. Roach's office was in a trailer next to Gorilla World. On the days when she wasn't taking calls about elephant wart removal surgery or denying rumors that the cheetahs had been sucked dry by fleas, she wrote freelance articles for the local newspaper's Sunday magazine. Eventually, her editors there moved on to bigger things and took Roach along with them.

Roach has written several books that have cemented her reputation as a prominent science writer. She is a seven-time New York Times bestselling author with titles such as "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers," "Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife," "Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex," "Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal," "Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War,” and "Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void." Her books have been translated into 21 languages, highlighting her international appeal. Besides her books, Roach contributes to various prestigious publications, including National Geographic, Wired, and The New York Times Magazine. She continues to be involved in magazine writing, with her works appearing in multiple notable outlets.

Roach has also gained a substantial following as a speaker. Her TED Talk, "10 Things You Didn't Know About Orgasm," is one of TED's 10 most-watched talks with over 30 million views. Her engaging style and thorough research have earned her the American Engineering Societies’ journalism award and made her a finalist for the Royal Society’s Winton Prize. Additionally, she continues to influence the science community through her roles as a guest editor for the Best American Science and Nature Writing and as an advisor for publications like Orion and Undark magazines. Roach’s ability to intersect science with popular culture ensures her continued relevance and influence in both literary and scientific communities.

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Mary Roach Speaking Topics

Packing for Mars

Space is the most hostile environment there is, which is perhaps why we are so fascinated with it. Why would anyone aspire to be an astronaut? How much can a person give up? How much weirdness can they take? What happens to you when you can’t walk for a year? Or smell flowers? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a space walk? Is it possible for the human body to survive a bailout at 17,000 miles per hour? To answer these questions, space agencies set up all manner of startlingly bizarre space simulations.

As Mary Roach discovered, it’s possible to preview space without ever leaving Earth. From the space shuttle training toilet to a crash test of NASA’s new space capsule (cadaver filling in for astronaut), Roach takes us on a surreally entertaining trip into the science of life in space and space on Earth. With her trademark witty candor, Roach says that she set out to humanize aeronautics, a topic that tends to maintain a sense of steely nobility. She tells us the things you won’t hear from NASA…from liquor cabinets in space to zero gravity bathroom procedures.

Mary Roach Videos

Mary Roach Introduces Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War

"Military science is just not what you think it is." —Mary Roach
Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach

Interview with Mary Roach, author of 'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal', shortlisted for 2014 Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books....
A Good Nose: Mary Roach Studies 'Olfactory Forensics'

Science writer Mary Roach talks about researching her book Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal, and she shares how to use the nose to...

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Mary Roach Books

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law
Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War
My Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest Places
Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex

FAQs on booking Mary Roach

How do I book Mary Roach to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mary Roach for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mary Roach, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mary Roach or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Mary Roach

Speaking fees for Mary Roach, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mary Roach are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mary Roach, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Mary Roach speak about?

Mary Roach is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, College, Disruptive Thinking, Government, Health, Healthcare, Innovation, Inspirational, Literary, Nutrition, Poetry, Relationships, Science, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Technology, TED, Thought Leadership.
Where does Mary Roach travel from?

Mary Roach generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Mary Roach’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Mary Roach for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mary Roach for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mary Roach or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Mary Roach is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Packing for Mars. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mary Roach for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Mary Roach generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ray Kurzweil, Nicholas Carr, Daniel Dennett, Marina Adshade and Virginia Postrel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mary Roach for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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