Photo of Lisa S. Gardiner by J. La Plante
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Dr. Lisa S. Gardiner is a science writer, educator, scientist, and speaker. Her second nonfiction book, Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival, is now available. She’s also the author of the award-winning book, Tales from an Uncertain World: What Other Assorted Disasters Can Teach Us About Climate Change.
Lisa aims to help curious readers learn how our planet works and how our actions affect climate, oceans, and ecosystems. In addition to writing, she teaches workshops and works with science education projects to create tools for learning such as curriculum and museum exhibits. She has developed graphics for exhibits, illustrations for books, and science comics. Before moving to freelancing, Lisa led a team at the UCAR Center for Science Education where she managed projects funded by the National Science Foundation, NOAA, and NASA. She holds a PhD in geoscience (with a focus on paleoecology) from the University of Georgia, an MFA in nonfiction writing from Goucher College, and an BA in geology and marine science from Smith College. |
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Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral SurvivalWith rising global temperatures, pollution, overfishing, ocean acidification, and other problems caused by humans, there’s no question that today’s coral reefs are in trouble. As predictions about the future of these ecosystems grow increasingly dire, scientists are looking in an unlikely place for new ways to save corals: the past. The reefs of yesteryear faced challenges too, from changing sea level to temperature shifts, and understanding how they survived and when they faltered can help guide our efforts to help ensure a future for reefs.
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Events
June 4, 2025: Denver Museum of Nature and Science (ticketed; Denver, CO)
June 10, 2025: Boulder Public Library (free; Boulder, CO)
June 25, 2025: Smithsonian Associates lecture (ticketed; virtual via Zoom)
July 21, 2025: Harvard Science Book Talk @ Cambridge Public Library (free RSVP or book-included ticket; Cambridge, MA)
July 22, 2025: Harvard Book Store @ BioMed (free RSVP or book-included ticket; Cambridge, MA)
August 19, 2025: Tattered Cover Book Store (details to come)
June 10, 2025: Boulder Public Library (free; Boulder, CO)
June 25, 2025: Smithsonian Associates lecture (ticketed; virtual via Zoom)
July 21, 2025: Harvard Science Book Talk @ Cambridge Public Library (free RSVP or book-included ticket; Cambridge, MA)
July 22, 2025: Harvard Book Store @ BioMed (free RSVP or book-included ticket; Cambridge, MA)
August 19, 2025: Tattered Cover Book Store (details to come)