The World Science Festival is an annual science festival hosted by the World Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City. There is also an Asia-Pacific event held in Brisbane, Australia.
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The World Science Festival is an annual science festival hosted by the World Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City.
01 · What it is
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02 · Where & name
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03 · How it is doing
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Chapter Takeaways
HistoryThe festival was founded by Brian Greene, a professor of mathematics and physics at Columbia University, and Tracy Day, a former television news producer and broadcast journalist.
Inaugural festivalThe inaugural festival took place May 28 – June 1, 2008, at 22 venues in New York City.
New York CitySince its inception, the festival has reported over two million visitors alongside online viewership.
BrisbaneSince 2016, another event has been held each year in Brisbane, Australia.
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The World Science Festival is an annual science festival hosted by the World Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City. There is also an Asia-Pacific event held in Brisbane, Australia. 1
History
The festival was founded by Brian Greene, a professor of mathematics and physics at Columbia University, and Tracy Day, a former television news producer and broadcast journalist. Greene is now chairman of the World Science Foundation and Day is executive of the World Science Festival.
Founding benefactors include the Simons Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and the John Templeton Foundation. 1
Inaugural festival
The inaugural festival took place May 28 – June 1, 2008, at 22 venues in New York City. It included 46 events, a street festival, and the day-long World Science Summit at Columbia University. Participants included 150 speakers, scientists, and artists, among whom were 11 Nobel Prize laureates. Venues included the American Museum of Natural History, Abyssinian Baptist Church, and New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. The recorded attendance was over 120,000. 1
New York City
Since its inception, the festival has reported over two million visitors alongside online viewership. Events include panel discussions, debates, theatrical productions, musical performances, and outdoor activities throughout New York City museums, parks, and galleries. 1
Brisbane
Since 2016, another event has been held each year in Brisbane, Australia.
It is organized by Queensland Museum Network, which holds the exclusive license for in the Asia Pacific region from 2016 to 2021. 1
Past participants
Past participants have included: 1
Nobel Laureates
The following Nobel Laureates have participated: 1
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