Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition is debuting in Perth for WA Comedy Week after sold out shows all across Australia.

This show features local scientists from Perth who have partnered with comedians to infuse humour and laughs into scientific talks. Laugh and learn at the same time!

At this show, you’ll be hearing from Perth’s best and brightest science professionals who will be combining science and comedy. Each talk is on a unique topic. No two talks are the same .

Speakers & show dates:

Wednesday 27 November

• Benjamin Smith – University of Western Australia (Ancient rock art)
• Marji Puotinen – Australian Institute of Marine Science (Cyclone impacts on coral reefs)
• Kat Ross – Curtin University (Astrophysics and baby black holes)
• Johannes Debler – Curtin University (Fungal pathogen genomics)
• Leanda Mason – Edith Cowan University (Trapdoor spider conservation and ecology)
• Dan Woodman – University of Melbourne (Generational change)

Thursday 28 November at 7pm

• Magdalena Wajrak – Edith Cowan University (Arsenic)
• Yasar Taner – University of Western Australia (Offshore pipelines & the environment)
• Tom Gedeon – Curtin University (Responsive/responsible AI)
• Mostafa Haider – Curtin University (Global humanitarianism and law)

• Tamra Kidner – Curtin University (Careers in STEM)
• Valeria Mendez – University of Western Australia (Conservation biology)
• Paul Mason – Macquarie University (Neanderthals)
• David Gozzard – University of Western Australia (Quantum telescopes)