Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series

The STEM Speaker Series Presents Dr. Talithia Williams-  Big data expert.  Math professor.  Host of NOVA Wonders

Join West Virginia Science & Research for the next installment of the Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series at our new location: the Culture Center at the state capitol complex in Charleston on October 4, at 7 p.m.  

Dr. Talithia Williams is a groundbreaking professor, popular TED speaker, inspiring author and passionate STEM/STEAM advocate. A host of the PBS series, NOVA Wonders, she has made it her life’s work to get people of all ages and backgrounds excited about the bold possibilities of a STEM education and to “STEMpower” women and minorities to enter these professions. Her latest book, Power in Numbers: The Rebel Women of Mathematics, reflects Williams’ passion to re-brand the field of mathematics as anything but dry, technical or male-dominated. Renowned for her popular TED Talk, “Own Your Body’s Data,” she advocates for all of us to deploy data as a way of taking charge of our own health. A vibrant, engaging and energizing speaker, Dr. Williams demystifies data, statistics, probabilities and the mathematical process in amusing and insightful ways. She also passionately champions the contributions of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians and their vital role in transforming our future.  To register for free tickets or get more information about Dr. Talithia Williams, click here.

BOOK SIGNING: Dr. Williams’ book will be available for purchase at the event courtesy of Taylor Books. Her signing will immediately follow the program.