Summary
Alie Ward is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning science correspondent for CBS’s "The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca,” and host of “Did I Mention Invention?” on the CW. She hosts "Ologies," a comedic science show named one of Time Magazine’s top 50 podcasts. She acts as a consulting producer on Netflix’s “Ada Twist, Scientist,” produced by Michelle and Barack Obama-helmed Higher Ground. She has also recently consulted on their series “Waffles & Mochi,” as well as shows for HBO Max and Amazon Studios. She appears on Netflix’s science series “Brainchild” and Science Channel’s "How to Build Everything.” Previously, she was the co-host of the GE's series "In the Wild" with co-host Adam Savage of Mythbusters and a contributor on Cooking Channel's ongoing show "Unique Sweets.”
Alie studied both science & film in college and was a staff writer/editor for the Los Angeles Times and on-air contributor to KTLA. She volunteers at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and is a co-founder of the science communication collective Nerd Brigade. She is also a culinary host, appearing on Cooking Channel’s “Food: Fact or Fiction.” Previously, she created, co-wrote and co-hosted the Cooking Channel series “Tripping Out with Alie and Georgia” and over 50 videos for Cooking Channel. She is based in Los Angeles.
Discover Science Lecture | Embrace Your Curiosity
Get ready to geek out with Emmy-winning science communicator and Ologies podcast host Alie Ward, as she makes the case that curiosity is your greatest superpower. In her signature blend of humor, heart and hard science, Alie will explore how asking questions at any age can unlock wonder, fuel scientific breakthroughs and lead to a more meaningful life. From ice cream to insects, to why you're obsessed with your dog, science is everywhere—and this talk will have you seeing the magic in the everyday. Come curious, leave inspired.