Curriculum Vita

Honors/Major Awards

• AAPT Klopsteg Memorial Lecture Award, 2023
• Story Time From Space: All 7 of Dr. Bennett’s children’s books selected for astronaut readings aboard the International Space Station for Story Time From Space; five of his books were the first five children’s books ever launched into space.
• Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Education Section, Elected 2019
• Hall of Fame Inductee, Point Loma High School, October 2015
• American Institute of Physics Science Communication Award, 2013
• Miami University (Ohio), Dr. Bennett’s book Beyond UFOs selected as the required Summer Reading Program book for all incoming students (and Dr. Bennett then gave Convocation speech), 2008
• Special Recognition, 1993, NASA/JPL Visiting Senior Scientist Program, for “outstanding contributions to the Space Science and Applications Programs of NASA”
• Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Award, University of Colorado, 1984
• Phi Beta Kappa, elected 1981

Book Awards

• Totality: An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science: Children’s Book Council Teacher Favorites 2023, Children’s Book Council Librarian Favorites 2023, Nautilus Book Award Silver, Colorado Book Award, Story Time From Space selection
• I, Humanity: Outstanding Science Trade Books 2017, NSTA Recommends list, Story Time From Space selection
• A Global Warming Primer: Best STEM Books 2017, Outstanding Science Trade Books 2017, Benjamin Franklin Award, Nautilus Silver Medal, Foreward Indies Silver Medal, NSTA Recommends list
• Max Goes to the Space Station: Golden Duck Award for Children’s Science Fiction, 2015; NSTA Recommends List, Story Time From Space selection
• Math for Life: Colorado Book Award 2012, Mom’s Choice Award
• On Teaching Science: NSTA Recommends list
• The Wizard Who Saved the World: Young Voices Foundation Gold Medal, Nautilus Book Award Silver, Mom’s Choice Award, NSTA Recommends List, Story Time From Space selection
• Beyond UFOs: Nautilus Book Award Silver, Eric Hoffer Award, Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Award Finalist, Miami University Convocation Selection (the one book required for all incoming students to read) 2008/9
• Max Goes to Jupiter: International Literacy Association Children’s Choices List, Young Voices Foundation Gold Award, Nautilus Book Award Silver, Creative Child Magazine Preferred choice Award, PTPA Media Award, NSTA Recommends List, Story Time From Space selection
• Max Goes to Mars: International Literacy Association Children’s Choices List, Young Voices Foundation Gold Award, Learning Magazine Teachers’ Choice Award, Creative Child Magazine Preferred choice Award, NSTA Recommends List, Story Time From Space selection
• Max Goes to the Moon: American Institute of Physics Science Communication Award for Children’s Writing, Colorado Book Award (Children’s Picture Book), International Literacy Association Children’s Choices List, Young Voices Foundation Silver Award, Creative Child Magazine Preferred choice Award, Parents’ Choice Recommended Award, NASA Outstanding Educational Product, NSTA Recommends List, Story Time From Space selection

Professional Societies

• American Astronomical Society, member
• American Geophysical Union, member
• American Meteorological Society, member
• Astronomers for Planet Earth, member
• Astronomical Society of the Pacific, member (and Board of Directors, 2018-2023)
• Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), founding member
• International Astronomical Union, member
• Mathematical Association of America, past member
• National Numeracy Network, member
• National Science Teachers Association, member
• Sigma Xi, full member
• Textbook and Academic Authors Association, member
• American Association for the Advancement of Science, member

Major Projects

• Scale Model Solar Systems: Proposed the idea and served as co-I in developing The Colorado Scale Model Solar System in Boulder, CO and the Voyage Scale Model Solar System on the National Mall in Washington, DC, which is now a national program for model solar systems run through the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education.
• Story Time From Space: After Dr. Bennett’s books were selected for the first launch of the Story Time From Space program, he joined the Story Time From Space team to work on further development of this project that combines literacy, science, and real space travel.
• The Totality App: Created the only free app that provides fully interactive, high-resolution maps (using the eclipse code of Xavier Jubier) for upcoming solar eclipses, along with educational background about eclipses. In 2022, he donated the app to the American Astronomical Society.
• Public Understanding of Global Warming: Teaching about this important topic since the 1980s, including developing the free web site globalwarmingprimer.com, writing books on the topic both for adults (A Global Warming Primer) and children (The Wizard Who Saved the World), traveling widely to speak on the topic, and working closely with other scientists, including helping to write the statement on climate change for Astronomers for Planet Earth.
• Middle School Science: Developing a free, online digital “textbook” for middle school Earth and Space Science, posted at grade8science.com.
• NASA Education: During 2 years as a Visiting Senior Scientist at NASA Headquarters (Washington, DC), led the creation of educational programs including: The Initiative to Develop Education through Astronomy (IDEA), which began the ongoing tradition of incorporating education and outreach into a NASA science missions and research; Flight Opportunities for Science Teacher Development (FOSTER), which initially flew teachers aboard the Kuiper Airborne Observatory and later aboard the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA); Perspectives from Space, a program Dr. Bennett proposed and developed to show the way space affects humanity, and which was then chosen as the global theme for International Space Year; Ask an Astronomer, a program that brought professional astronomers to NSTA and other meetings to answer questions from teachers.
• Curriculum Development for Quantitative Reasoning: Led creation of the Quantitative Reasoning program at the University of Colorado, one of the first (possibly the first) such programs in the nation. Also lead author of the first and best-selling textbook for this subject (Using and Understanding Mathematics — A Quantitative Reasoning Approach).
• Additional Curriculum Development: Extensive curriculum development in astronomy for elementary school (the Our Future in Space program) and college (embodied in The Cosmic Perspective textbook series), as well as other science curricula embodied in the books and web site noted.
• Teacher Training: Numerous teacher workshops including being a featured presenter for the National Teacher of the Year Program in 2011, plus many presentations at meetings including the National Science Teachers Association, Space Exploration Educators Conferences, Colorado Chapter of the International Reading Association, and many more.

Publications

Books

• Bennett, J., 2024, A Global Warming Primer (Second Edition) — Pathway to a Post-Global Warming Future,  Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., 2024, Totality! An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science, Second Edition,  Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2023, The Cosmic Perspective, Tenth Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., Briggs, W.L., and Triola, M. 2023, Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life, Sixth Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., 2022, Totality! An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., Shostak, S., Schneider, N., and MacGregor, M. 2022, Life in the Universe, Fifth Edition, Princeton University Press.
• Bennett, J. and Briggs, W.L., 2022, Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Eighth Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2021, The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Ninth Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2019, The Cosmic Perspective, Ninth Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2019, The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals, Third Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., Schneider, N., and Ellingson, E., 2018, Max Goes to Jupiter, Second Edition, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., Schneider, N., and Ellingson, E., 2018, Max viaja a Júpiter, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J. and Briggs, W.L., 2018, Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Seventh Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2017, The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Eighth Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., Briggs, W.L., and Triola, M. 2017, Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life, Fifth Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., 2016, A Global Warming Primer, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., 2016, I, Humanity, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., 2016, Yo soy la humanidad, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2016, The Cosmic Perspective, Eighth Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J. and Shostak, S., 2016, Life in the Universe, Fourth Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., 2015, On Teaching Science — Principles and Strategies That Every Educator Should Know, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2015, The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals, Second Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., 2015, Max Goes to Mars, Second Edition Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., 2014, What is Relativity? An Intuitive Introduction to Einstein’s Ideas and Why They Matter, Columbia University Press.
• Bennett, J., 2014, Max Goes to the Space Station, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., 2014, Max viaja a la Estación Espacial, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., 2014, Math for Life (Updated Edition), Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2014, The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Seventh Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J. and Briggs, W.L., 2014, Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Sixth Edition, Pearson.
• Bennett, J., 2013, Max Goes to the Moon, Planetarium Show Edition, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., 2013, Max viaja a la luna, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2013, The Cosmic Perspective, Seventh Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., Briggs, W.L., and Triola, M. 2013, Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life, Fourth Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., 2012, Math for Life: Crucial Ideas You Didn’t Learn in School, Roberts & Co.
• Bennett, J., 2012, The Wizard Who Saved the World, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., 2012, El mago que salvó al mundo, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J. and Shostak, S., 2012, Life in the Universe, Third Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2012, The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Sixth Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., 2011, Beyond UFOs: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Its Astonishing Implications for our Future, Updated Paperback/e-book Edition, Princeton University Press.
• Bennett, J. and Briggs, W.L., 2011, Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Fifth Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2010, The Cosmic Perspective, Sixth Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2010, The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals, First Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2009, The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Fifth Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., Schneider, N., and Ellingson, E., 2009, Max Goes to Jupiter, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., 2008, Beyond UFOs: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Its Astonishing Implications for our Future, Princeton University Press.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2008, The Cosmic Perspective, Fifth Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., Briggs, W.L., and Triola, M. 2008, Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life, Third Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J. and Briggs, W.L., 2008, Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Fourth Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J. and Shostak, S., 2007, Life in the Universe, Second Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2007, The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Fourth Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Weinman, L. and Bennett, J., 2007, Max’s Ice Age Adventure, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2007, The Cosmic Perspective, Fourth Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., 2006, Max Goes to Mars, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J. and Briggs, W.L., 2005, Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Third Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2005, The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Third Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2004, The Cosmic Perspective, Third Edition,Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J., 2003, Max Goes to the Moon, Big Kid Science.
• Bennett, J.O., Shostak, S., and Jakosky, B., 2003, Life in the Universe, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O. Briggs, W.L., and Triola, M., 2003, Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life, Second Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2003, The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Second Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O. and Briggs, W.L., 2003, Essentials of Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2002, The Cosmic Perspective, Second Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O. and Briggs, W.L., 2002, Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Second Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O. 2001, On the Cosmic Horizon: Ten Great Mysteries for Third Millennium Astronomy, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O. Briggs, W.L., and Triola, M. 2001, Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 2000, The Cosmic Perspective Brief Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O., Donahue, M., Schneider, N., and Voit, G.M., 1999, The Cosmic Perspective, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O. and Briggs, W.L., 1999, Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O., Briggs, W.L., and Morrow, C.A. 1996, Quantitative Reasoning: Mathematics for Citizens in the 21st Century, Preliminary Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O., Briggs, W.L., and Morrow, C.A. 1995, Quantitative Literacy, Class Test Edition, Addison Wesley.
• Bennett, J.O. and Snow, T.P. 1993, Study Guide to accompany: Essentials of the Dynamic Universe, 4 ed. (textbook by T. P. Snow), West Publishing Company, St. Paul.
• Bennett, J.O. and Snow, T.P. 1991, Study Guide to accompany: The Dynamic Universe, 4 ed. (textbook by T. P. Snow), West Publishing Company, St. Paul.
• Bennett, J.O., Garmany, C.D., and Snow, T.P. 1990, Study Guide to accompany: Essentials of the Dynamic Universe, 3 ed. (textbook by T. P. Snow), West Publishing Company, St. Paul.
• Shawl, S.J., Bjorkman, K., and Bennett, J.O. 1988, Instructor’s Manual to accompany: The Dynamic Universe, 3 ed. (textbook by T. P. Snow), West Publishing Company, St. Paul.

Professional and Scientific Publications

[Note: This list includes only refereed or curated publications; you’ll find many more articles on my blog page]

• Bennett, J., 2024, “Climate Change in the Classroom: Teaching with Inspiration, Not (only) Fear,” in Climate Change for Astronomers, edited by Travis Rector, iOP Press
• Bennett, J., 2021, “A Free, Online Text for Middle School Earth/Space Science, Climate Change,” in Embracing The Future: Astronomy Teaching And Public Engagement ASP Conference Series, Vol. 531
• Bennett, J., 2021, “Roots and Seeds Series: An Astronomer’s Journey into Quantitative Reasoning,” Numeracy, Volume 14, Issue 2, Article 4
• Bennett, J., 2019, “The Free App Totality by Big Kid Science: Created for the 2017 Eclipse and Ready for the Future,” Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series, Volume 516, 259–267
• Charo, A., et al, and Bennett, J. 2019, “Thriving on Our Changing Planet — A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space: An Overview for Decision Makers and the Public,” National Academy of Sciences (doi.org/10.17226/25437)
• Bennett, J., 2017, “Extrasolar Planets and The Cosmic Perspective,” Popular Astronomy, Fall 2017
• Bennett, J., 2017, “Totality! The Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017,” Popular Astronomy, Fall 2017
• Bennett, J., 2017, “Climate Change Education: Hints and Tips,” Foreward Reviews, March 2017
• Bennett, J., 2013, “Gravity Takes a Starring Role — But It May Not Be What You Think,” The Universe in the Classroom, a publication of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, Fall 2013
• Bennett, J., 2011, “How My Dog Made It Into Orbit,” Astrobeat, a publication of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, Fall 2011
• Bennett, J., 2009, “40th Anniversary Of The Apollo 11 Moon Landing,” Space.com, July 20, 2009
• Bennett, J., 2009, “Galileo Put Us In Our Place,” The Los Angeles Times, Feb. 8, 2009
• Bennett, J., 2006, “Is There Intelligent Life on Earth?” The Free Lance Star, Aug. 31, 2008
• Bennett, J., 2006, “The Future We Should Be Talking About,” The Free Lance Star, July 27, 2008
• Bennett, J., 2006, “Bulldoze Pluto? I Don’t Think So,” Space.com, Aug. 25, 2006
• Bennett, J., 2004, “The Moon Imperative,” Denver Post, Feb. 15, 2004
• Bennett, J., 2000, “Focus on Education: College Astronomy For Elementary School Teachers,” Mercury, March/April 2001
• Bennett, J., 2000, “Focus on Education: Astronomical Lessons From Election 2000,” Mercury, January/February 2001
• Bennett, J., 2000, “Focus on Education: Do You Believe in the Big Bang?,” Mercury, November/December 2000
• Bennett, J.O., 2000, “Focus on Education: The Research/Teaching Ideal,” Mercury, September/October 2000
• Bennett, J.O., 2000, “Focus on Education: Classroom Careers for Scientists,” Mercury, July/August 2000
• Bennett, J.O., 2000, “Focus on Education: The Key to Success in Astronomy,”Mercury, May/June 2000
• Bennett, J.O., 2000, “Focus on Education: Reach for the Stars,” Mercury, March/April 2000
• Bennett, J.O., 1999, “Strategies for Teaching Astronomy,” Mercury, Nov/Dec 1999
• Bennett, J.O. and Briggs, W.L., 1999, “General Education Mathematics: New Approaches for a New Millennium,” AMATYC Review, Fall 1999
• Bennett, J.O. 1994, “Mission to the Universe,” Astrophysics and Space Science., 214, 225-235.
• Bennett, J.O. and Morrow, C.A. 1994, “NASA’s Initiative to Develop Education Through Astronomy,” Astrophysics and Space Science., 214, 237-252.
• Bennett, J.O., Supra, J.R., Morrow, C.A., Huntsman, S.H., and Theobald, D.M., 1993, “Quantitative Literacy: An Alternative Course in College Mathematics,” Proceedings of the 6th Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Addison-Weley, Boston, MA
• Bennett, J.O., Ayres, T.R., Center, K., Carter, M., and Bass, R. 1991, “The Colorado Scale Model Solar System”, Physics Teacher, Sept. 1991, 371.
• Haisch, B.M., Bookbinder, J.A., Maggio, A., Vaiana, G.S., and Bennett, J.O. 1990, “IUE and Einstein Survey of Late-Type Giant and Supergiant Stars and the Dividing Line”, Astrophys. J., . and Ayres, T.R. 1988, “Empirical Continuum Modeling for IUE Low-dispersion Spectra”, Pub. Astron. Soc. Pac.,100, 1129.
• Bennett, J.O., Center, K., and Ayres, T.R. 1988, “The Colorado Scale Model Solar System Educational Poster” (includes guide for teachers), full-color, 27 in. by 36 in.
• Bennett, J.O. 1987, A Comprehensive Exploration of Late-Type Stars in the Far-Ultraviolet, Ph.D. Thesis, University of Colorado.
• Bennett, J.O. and Ayres, T.R. 1986, “Activity on Both Components of HR 1099”, in Cool Stars, Stellar Systems, and the Sun, eds. M. Zeilik, D.M. Gibson, Springer-Verlag.
• Ayres, T.R. and Bennett, J.O. 1986, “Far-ultraviolet Observations of the Delta-Scuti Variable Beta Cassiopeiae”, Proceedings of the Los Alamos Workshop on Pulsating Stars.
• Bennett, J.O., Ayres, T.R., and Rottman, G.J. 1985, “The Solar-Stellar Connection in the Far-Ultraviolet”, in Future of Astronomy Based on Six Years of IUE Research, NASA CP-2349
• Bennett, J.O., Johnson, P.S.C., Key, J.R., Pattie, D.C., and Taylor, A.H. 1984, “Foreseeable Effects of Nuclear Detonations on a Local Environment: Boulder County Colorado,” Environmental Conservation, 11, 155

NASA Publications

• Bennett, J.O. 1993, Mission to the Universe, penny folder, NASA Publication, distributed by the NASA Astrophysics Division, Code SZ, Washington, DC, 20546.
• Bennett, J.O., Nurriden, A., LeSane, G., and Gaskins, M., 1993, NASA Superstars of Science, an educational poster about African-American scientists, NASA Publication WED-111.
• Bennett, J.O. 1992, ed., Inside Astrophysics, Fall 1992, distributed by the NASA Astrophysics Division, Code SZ, Washington, DC, 20546.
• Bennett, J.O., et al. (30 co-authors) 1992, Perspectives From Space, set of 8 posters with teachers guide printed on poster back sides, NASA Publication WED-104.
• Bennett, J.O. 1992, ed., Inside Astrophysics, Summer 1992, distributed by the NASA Astrophysics Division, Code SZ, Washington, DC, 20546.
• Bennett, J.O. 1992, ed., Inside Astrophysics, Spring 1992, distributed by the NASA Astrophysics Division, Code SZ, Washington, DC, 20546.
• Bennett, J.O. and Odenwald, S. 1992, Astrophysics Mission Slide Set for Educators 1992, available through NASA Teacher Resource Centers and NASA CORE, 15181 Route 58 South, Oberlin, OH 44074.
• Bennett, J.O. 1992, ed., Inside Astrophysics, Winter 1992, distributed by the NASA Astrophysics Division, Code SZ, Washington, DC, 20546.
• Bennett, J.O. 1991, ed., Inside Astrophysics, Fall 1991, distributed by the NASA Astrophysics Division, Code SZ, Washington, DC, 20546.
• Bennett, J.O., 1991, Hubble Space Telescope Guide for Teachers, printed on back-side of a poster, NASA publication WED-101.
• Bennett, J.O. 1991, ed., Inside Astrophysics, Summer 1991, distributed by the NASA Astrophysics Division, Code SZ, Washington, DC, 20546.
• Bennett, J.O., 1991, Hubble Space Telescope Slide Set for Educators, available through NASA Teacher Resource Centers and NASA CORE, 15181 Route 58 South, Oberlin, OH 44074.
• Bennett, J.O., 1991, Gamma Ray Observatory Educational Brief, NASA publication EB-102.

Miscellaneous Publications

* Recent Op-Ed articles are posted on my blog page.

• Bennett, J.O. 1993, “The Need for Space Astronomy,” op-ed piece for Space News, Feb. 22-28,
• Bennett, J.O. 1990, “Aftermath of a Massacre” (commentary on the anniversary of Tiananmen Square, China), Sunday Magazine, Boulder Daily Camera, June 3

Selected Invited Talks and Presentations

*List includes only major events, but there are many more talks for college faculty audiences, teachers, and conferences, plus more than 200 K-12 school visits.

• Ongoing (since 2015): Public Talks on Global Warming; more than 40 cities to date, including:
  • Keynote, Goldman Sachs Infrastructure Innovation Forum, London, UK
  • Lois McGlothlin Donaldson Endowed Lecture, U. Memphis, TN
  • Lawrence Hall of Science Special Lecture, Berkeley, CA
  • Franklin Institute Special Lecture, Philadelphia, PA
  • Lawrence Hall of Science Special Lecture, Berkeley, CA
  • Kennedy Space Center (special employee event), Florida
  • Keynote, Dahlonega Science Festival, Dahlonega, GA
  • Keynote, “tUrn week,” Santa Clara University
  • SETI Institute Lecture Series, Mountain View, CA
  • Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science, and Technology Special Lecture
  • Ball Aerospace Special Employee Lecture, Boulder, CO
  • Southwest Research Institute Special Employee Lecture, San Antonio, TX
  • Steward Observatory Lecture, Tucson, AZ
  • Full list at www.globalwarmingprimer.com/tour
• April 5-8, 2024, Special Invited Speaker (multiple public presentations, including hosting eclipse event for 10,000 attendees) at the Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX
• February 20-24, 2024, Special Invited Speaker (multiple school visits and teacher workshops) for the Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX
• Feb. 12, 2024, Keynote, Teacher Librarian Day (topic: Science Teaching), Metro State University, Denver, CO
• October 14, 2023, Keynote speaker for the annular eclipse event at the Scobee Education Center, San Antonio, TX
• Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2024, Special Invited Speaker (multiple school visits and public presentations) for Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE
• July 18, 2023, Klopsteg Memorial Award Lecture (topic: global warming education), AAPT Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA
• April 5-7, 2023, “Scientist in Residence” (multiple teacher workshops, school visits, and public talks) at the Evansville Museum, Evansville, IN
• Feb. 11, 2023, Keynote, Alamo Stem Ecosystem Conference (topic: Totality — Get Ready for the 2023/4 USA Solar Eclipses)
• November 5, 2022, Keynote, Colorado Association of Science Teachers (topic: I, Humanity — Understanding Our Place in the Universe from Ancient Times to JWST)
• March 25, 2022, Keynote, International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (topic: The Race Between Education and Catastrophe)
• August 17-21, 2017, Community Speaker (20+ talks) for total solar eclipse, Idaho Falls, ID
• 2015: “What is Relativity? Celebrating 100 Years of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity” – speaking tour in 25 cities (total audience > 10,000), including:
  • November 16, 2015, Steward Observatory Lecture, University of Arizona
  • October 2, 2015, annual Ruckman Lecture, University of Nebraska
  • September 21, 2015, American Museum of Natural History, New York City
  • July 9, 2015, Boston Museum of Science
  • May 6, 2015, Silicon Valley Lecture Series, Foothill College, CA
  • April 30, 2015, Keynote, Kentucky Science Festival, Western Kentucky University
  • April 16, 2015, Microsoft Research Special Employee Lecture, Seattle, WA
  • April 8, 2015, Dyer University Lecture Series, Vanderbilt University
  • Full list at www.bigkidscience.com/relativity-tour
• November 13, 2014, San Diego State University School, Public Evening Talk (topic: What is Relativity?)
• November 13, 2014, San Diego State University School of Education, Invited Lecture (topic: On Teaching Science)
• October 31, 2014, Lehman College, New York, Invited Lectures (topics: Math for Life, On Teaching Science)
• October 24, 2014, Great Lakes Navigators Mathematics Conference, Keynote address (topic: Math for Life)
• October 23, 2014, University of Michigan, Invited Lecture (topic: On Teaching Science)
• October 6, 2014, University of California, Los Angeles, Astronomy Dept. and Center for Education and Innovation in Life Sciences (topic: On Teaching Science)
• October 6, 2014, University of California, Los Angeles, Public Evening talk (topic: Beyond UFOs)
• October 6, 2014, University of Southern California, Invited Speaker (topics: Communicating the Science of Global Warming, Math for Life, On Teaching Science)
• August 7, 2014, The Mars Society Annual Conference, Invited Speaker (topic: Educating the Mars Generation)
• April 24, 2014, USA Science and Engineering Festival, Washington DC, X-STEM Invited Speaker
• April 10, 2014, “Making Math Meaningful” North Carolina Professional Development Conference,  Clemmons, NC, Keynote Speaker (topic: Math for Life)
• February 14, 2014, MUFON International Annual Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, Invited Science Presenter
• December 12-14, 2013, National Science Teachers Association, Denver, CO, Multiple Session Presenter
• June 29, 2013, International Symposium on Scientific Investigation of UAP/UFOs, Greensboro, NC, Invited Science Presenter
• June 9, 2013, International Workshop on Teaching Astrobiology, Hoor, Sweden, Invited Presenter
• June 2, 2013, Bergen, Norway, Invited Public Talk (topic: Beyond UFOs)
• April 13, 2013, Sun ‘N Fun Festival, Lakeland FL, Public Talk and Teacher Workshops
• February 28, 2013, KYMATC, Lucas, KY, Keynote Speaker, (topic: Math for Life)
• February 14, 2013, Reykjavik University, Iceland, Invited lecture (topic: Beyond UFOs)
• December 6–8, 2012, National Science Teachers Association, Denver, CO, Multiple Session Presenter
• November 1–3, 2012, National Science Teachers Association, Atlanta, GA, Multiple Session Presenter
• October 20, 2012, Pioneers of Mathematics Conference, Louisville, KY, Keynote Speaker
• October 18–20, 2012, National Science Teachers Association, Louisville, KY, Multiple Session Presenter
• April 27, 2012, USA Science and Engineering Festival, Washington DC, “Nifty Fifty” Invited Speaker
• March 16, 2012, Fiske Planetarium, Boulder, CO, World Premiere of Max Goes to the Moon Planetarium Show
• February 3–4, 2012, Space Exploration Educators Conference, Houston, TX, Invited Speaker
• December 4, 2011, American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA, Invited to present first public reading of The Wizard Who Saved the World
• July 24-29, 2011, Space Camp for Educators, Huntsville, AL, Special presenter for National Teacher of the Year winners and finalists
• June 22, 2011, University of Hawaii at Manoa, The Hawaii Space Lecture Series
• February 4–5, 2011, Space Exploration Educators Conference, Houston, TX, Invited Speaker
• November 6, 2010, Carl Sagan Day Lecturer, Broward Community College, FL
• September 16, 2010, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, Public Observatory Night Lecture
• February 4–6, 2010, Colorado Chapter of the International Reading Association, Denver, CO, Featured Author
• October 23, 2009, California International Business University, San Diego, CA, Invited lecturer (topic: personal mission statements)
• October 23, 2009, University of California, San Diego, Invited Lecture for Photonics Society and California International Business University (topic: Science and Business)
• September 21, 2009, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Invited Public Lecture
• August 8, 2009, MUFON International Annual Symposium, Denver, CO, Invited Science Presenter
• May 21-22, 2009, “One Book Waco,” Waco, TX, Presentations based on Max books selected for “one book” program
• October 20, 2008, American Museum of Natural History, New York City, NY, Hayden Planetarium Lecture
• October 2, 2008, University of California, San Diego, Invited Public Lecture, Liebow Auditorium (topic: Beyond UFOs)
• August 22, 2008, Miami University, Ohio, Convocation Speaker (audience > 5,000)
• April 21, 2008, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Steward Observatory Lecture
• April 16, 2008, Pacific Science Center, Seattle, WA, Invited Public Lecture
• April 8, 2008, Houston Museum of Natural History, Houston, TX, Invited Public Lecture
• Feb. 13, 2008, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, Invited Public Lecture
• Feb. 12, 2008, University of Louisville Rauch Planetarium, Louisville, KY, Invited Public Lecture
• Feb. 11, 2008, Western Kentucky University, Van Meter Auditorium, Bowling Green, KY, Invited Public Lecture
• Feb. 15, 2007, Georgia Science Teachers Association, Keynote Speaker
• February, 2006, Colorado Chapter of the International Reading Association, Denver, CO, Featured Author
• October 19, 2005, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, “Max Goes to Mars Day”
• February, 2004, American University of Paris, Invited speaker
• March, 2001, California Institute of Technology Writing Program, Pasadena, CA, Invited Speaker
• November 1994, American Astronomical Society, High Energy Astrophysics Division Annual Meeting, Invited Public Lecture
• October 1993, Colorado Partnership Mathematics Project, Keynote Speaker (topic: Quantitative Literacy)
• January 1993, American Astronomical Society Winter Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, Special Session Presenter, “NASA’s IDEA”
• November 1992, 2nd United Nations/ESA Workshop on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space for the Benefit of Developing Nations, Bogota, Columbia, Invited Speaker
• March 1992, United Nations General Assembly Room, New York, NY, Invited Speaker for Technical Session of the Committee on Space
• January 1992, American Astronomical Society Winter Meeting, Atlanta GA, Special Session Presenter, “NASA’s IDEA”
• March 1991, National Science Teachers Association, Houston TX, Shell Seminar Distinguished Speaker

Web Sites

I own and write all content for the following web sites:

• www.JeffreyBennett.com (this site)
• www.globalwarmingprimer.com
• www.grade8science.com
• www.BigKidScience.com
• www.OnTeachingScience.com
• www.Math-for-Life.com
• www.BeyondUFOs.com