Naomi Oreskes

Professor of History of Science, Climate Change Expert, Author

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Naomi Oreskes Biography

Naomi Oreskes is a Professor of the History of Science and an Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University. She is recognized for her extensive research in the earth and environmental sciences, focusing significantly on understanding scientific consensus and dissent. Oreskes has developed a prominent reputation for her insights into the role of science in society and the reality of anthropogenic climate change.

She authored "The Scientific Consensus on Climate Change," which has been widely cited and was notably featured in Al Gore's film "An Inconvenient Truth." Oreskes is also the author or co-author of several influential books, including "Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming," which was shortlisted for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and received the 2011 Watson-Davis Prize from the History of Science Society. Her other notable works include "The Collapse of Western Civilization," "Discerning Experts," "Why Trust Science?," and "Science on a Mission: American Oceanography from the Cold War to Climate Change."

Oreskes has disseminated her scholarly perspectives through various media, writing op-ed pieces for prestigious publications like The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Nature, and Science. She has been honored with grants from respected bodies such as the National Science Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the American Philosophical Society, reflecting her impactful contributions to historical and scientific discourse. Her accolades include the 2019 Geological Society of America Mary C. Rabbitt Award, the 2016 Stephen Schneider Award for outstanding Climate Science Communication, and she has been named a Guggenheim Fellow for her continuing work with Erik Conway. Additionally, she was featured in a New York Times article titled "Naomi Oreskes, a Lightning Rod in a Changing Climate" and delivered a TED Talk titled "Why We Should Trust Scientists," further affirming her role as a critical voice in contemporary scientific debates.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/23/2024.

Naomi Oreskes Speaking Topics

  • Why Believe a Computer? What Computer Models Tell Us About the World (or Not)

  • Consensus in Science: How do We Know We're Not Wrong? What is a Scientific Revolution?

  • The American Denial of Global Warming

Naomi Oreskes Videos

  • 23|5 Talks: Naomi Oreskes - YouTube
  • Dr. Naomi Oreskes - YouTube
  • Naomi Oreskes: "Climate change denial: Where do we go from here ...

Naomi Oreskes Books

  • The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market
    The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market
  • The Collapse of Western Civilization: A View from the Future
    The Collapse of Western Civilization: A View from the Future
  • Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming
    Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming
  • Plate Tectonics: An Insider's History Of The Modern Theory Of The Earth
    Plate Tectonics: An Insider's History Of The Modern Theory Of The Earth
  • The Rejection of Continental Drift: Theory and Method in American Earth Science
    The Rejection of Continental Drift: Theory and Method in American Earth Science

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Naomi Oreskes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Why Believe a Computer? What Computer Models Tell Us About the World (or Not), Consensus in Science: How do We Know We're Not Wrong? What is a Scientific Revolution? and The American Denial of Global Warming. The estimated speaking fee range to book Naomi Oreskes for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Naomi Oreskes generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alexandra Cousteau, Erin Brockovich, Van Jones, Jamie Margolin and Katharine Hayhoe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Naomi Oreskes for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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