What’s in the air, water and soundscape around us? Join authors Carl Zimmer, Sharon Udasin and Chris Berdik as they reveal the surprising ways these unseen elements affect our bodies, our minds and our planet and share ideas for a healthier future.

Science City - Main Stage (Seats 195)  
Sun, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Science / Medicine / Technology
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Science City (following presentation)  

Panelists: Chris Berdik, Sharon Udasin, Carl Zimmer
Moderator: Sharon Megdal
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of JoBob Hungate, Roche Tissue Diagnostics

Most of us are exposed to noise throughout the day, often to the detriment of our well-being. What ways of experiencing the world can we learn from deaf and hard of hearing people? How can we reduce noise in our lives? Join Chris Berdik and Rachel Kolb as they discuss both noise and quiet.

Student Union Sabino (Seats 87)  
Sun, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Memoir / Essays / Creative Nonfiction
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Chris Berdik, Rachel Kolb
Moderator: Lynne Lamberg
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Joan and Adrian Van Loozenoord