Dr. Phil Plait

Dr. Phil Plait

Keynote Speaker: Blogger for Discover Magazine at Bad Astronomy, where he deconstructs misconceptions and explores the wonder of the Universe.

Dr. Phil Plait Biography

Phil Plait is the Bad Astronomer. Not a bad astronomer, but a blogger for Discover Magazine who debunks myths and misconceptions about astronomy -- and also writes about the beauty, wonder, and importance of fundamental research.

He worked for six years on the Hubble Space Telescope, and directed public outreach for the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope.

He is a past president of the James Randi Educational Foundation, and was the host of Phil Plait's Bad Universe, a documentary series on the Discivery Channel.

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Dr. Phil Plait Videos

Astrology CANNOT be real | Dr. Phil Plait interview - YouTube
The Night Sky - Strange New Worlds With Phil Plait - YouTube
Sightseeing in Space – FULL Space Talk by Dr. Phil Plait, aka the ...

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Dr. Phil Plait is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Astronauts, TED, Technology, Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Blogging, Earth Science, Computer Science, Space, Journalism, Social Media, Education, Entrepreneurship, STEM Education and Mathematics.

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Dr. Phil Plait is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Astronauts, TED and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Phil Plait for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Dr. Phil Plait generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mitch Resnick, Michael Archer and Tyler DeWitt. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Phil Plait for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/11/2024.

Dr. Phil Plait Videos

Astrology CANNOT be real | Dr. Phil Plait interview - YouTube
The Night Sky - Strange New Worlds With Phil Plait - YouTube
Sightseeing in Space – FULL Space Talk by Dr. Phil Plait, aka the ...
Phil Plait: How to defend Earth from asteroids
Pint in the Sky: "Bad Astronomer" Dr Phil Plait, part 2
  • How do I book Dr. Phil Plait to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Phil Plait for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Phil Plait, 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 Dr. Phil Plait or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Phil Plait for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Phil Plait, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Phil Plait, click the Check Schedule 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 Dr. Phil Plait speak about?

    Dr. Phil Plait is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Astronauts, TED, Technology, Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Blogging, Earth Science, Computer Science, Space, Journalism, Social Media, Education, Entrepreneurship, STEM Education and Mathematics.
  • Where does Dr. Phil Plait travel from?

    Dr. Phil Plait generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Phil Plait?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Phil Plait 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 Schedule 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 Dr. Phil Plait 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 Dr. Phil Plait 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 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.
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