Sean Carroll

Sean Carroll

Keynote Speaker: Evolutionary Biologist, Award-Winning Author, Film Producer

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Sean Carroll Biography

Sean B. Carroll is an award-winning scientist, author, educator, and film producer. He leads the Department of Science Education of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the largest private supporter of science education activities in the US, and is the Allan Wilson Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Wisconsin.

An internationally-recognized evolutionary biologist, Carroll's laboratory research has centered on the genes that control animal body patterns and play major roles in the evolution of animal diversity. In recognition of his scientific contributions, Carroll has received the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Sciences, been elected to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and elected an Associate Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization.

A prominent science communicator in print, on radio, and on television, Carroll is the author of "The Serengeti Rules: The Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why It Matters" (Princeton University Press), "Brave Genius: A Scientist, A Philosopher, and Their Daring Adventures from the French Resistance to the Nobel Prize" (Crown, Random House), "Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origins of Species", which was a finalist for the 2009 National Book Award for non-fiction (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), "The Making of the Fittest" (2006, W.W. Norton) and "Endless Forms Most Beautiful: The New Science of Evo Devo" (2005, W.W. Norton). He also wrote a regular feature "Remarkable Creatures" for the New York Times Science Times. For his many literary contributions, Carroll received Rockefeller University's Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing About Science in 2016.

Carroll has served as executive producer or executive in charge of several feature documentary films or series including "The Farthest" (2017), "Amazon Adventure" (2017), "The Lucky Specials" (2017), "Spillover: Zika, Ebola & Beyond" (2016), "Mass Extinction: Life at the Brink" (2014) and "Your Inner Fish" (2014), as well as approximately twenty short films, which have garnered various awards. His first two books were the basis for, and Carroll was the scientific consulting producer of, a two-hour NOVA special "What Darwin Never Knew" that was first broadcast in December 2009 on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Darwin’s "On the Origin of Species."

For his educational contributions, Carroll has received the Stephen Jay Gould Prize for the advancement of the public understanding of evolution from the Society for the Study of Evolution, the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Biology Teachers, and the Viktor Hamburger Outstanding Educator Award from the Society for Developmental Biology and numerous honorary lectureships. He was named one of America's most promising leaders under 40 by TIME Magazine in 1994.

He earned his B.A. in Biology at Washington University in St. Louis (1979), his Ph.D. in Immunology at Tufts Medical School (1983), and carried out his postdoctoral research with Dr. Matthew Scott at the University of Colorado-Boulder. He has received honorary Doctor of Science degrees from the University of Minnesota (2009) and Tufts University (2017).

Sean lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland with his wife Jamie.

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Sean Carroll Speaking Topics

Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origins of Species

The New Science of Evo Devo & the Making of the Animal Kingdom

Sean Carroll Videos

Endless Forms Most Beautiful - YouTube
Year of Darwin-Sean B. Carroll - YouTube
Sean B. Carroll on the theory of evolution - TVO - YouTube

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Sean Carroll is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Finance, Science, Ethics & Integrity, Business, Disruptive Thinking, Literary and Biology.

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Sean Carroll generally travels from Chase, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Sean Carroll is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Finance and Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sean Carroll for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Sean Carroll generally travels from Chase, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ray Kurzweil, Dr. Paul Wolpe and Ken Dychtwald. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sean Carroll for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Sean Carroll Speaking Topics

  • Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origins of Species

  • The New Science of Evo Devo & the Making of the Animal Kingdom

Sean Carroll Videos

Endless Forms Most Beautiful - YouTube
Year of Darwin-Sean B. Carroll - YouTube
Sean B. Carroll on the theory of evolution - TVO - YouTube
Q&A - The Rules that Govern Life on Earth - with Sean B Carroll ...
Evolutionary Biologist Sean B. Carroll: Bringing Science to Life ...
  • How do I book Sean Carroll to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sean Carroll 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 Sean Carroll, 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 Sean Carroll or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Sean Carroll for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Sean Carroll, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sean Carroll, 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 Sean Carroll speak about?

    Sean Carroll is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Finance, Science, Ethics & Integrity, Business, Disruptive Thinking, Literary and Biology.
  • Where does Sean Carroll travel from?

    Sean Carroll generally travels from Chase, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Sean Carroll?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sean Carroll 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 Sean Carroll 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 Sean Carroll 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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