Brian Greene Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000
Travels From:
HPN - White Plains, NY
Primary Topic Category:
Science (STEM / STEAM)
Secondary Topic Category:
Futurists
Brian Greene Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Brian Greene, professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University and Rhodes Scholar, is globally recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to theoretical physics, in particular to superstring theory, including his co-discovery of mirror symmetry and spatial topology change. Greene believes science must be brought to general audiences in new and compelling ways, and is widely known for his rare ability to explain difficult and challenging concepts to a wider audience.
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