HOT TOPIC: Portrayal of scientists in pop culture.

The public's impression of scientists (and science as a whole) is often shaped by characters depicted in TV or movies. How has the portrayal of scientists in the entertainment industry changed over time, and what can a show like The Big Bang Theory teach us about the strategic use of science in pop culture?

Featuring: Ingrid Ockert, Science History Institute, and David Saltzberg, UCLA/The Big Bang Theory

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