Mary Ellen Hannibal

Mary Ellen Hannibal is a TED speaker who has written 1 quality-verified book, paired here with their talk.

Science writer and speaker Mary Ellen Hannibal serves as an ambassador between scientists and a general audience. Her book Citizen Scientist: Searching for Heroes and Hope in an Age of Extinction was named one of the best titles of 2016 by the San Francisco Chronicle. Prompted by her novelist father’s sudden death, she connects the activity of bearing witness to nature today with a broad inquiry into time, place and purpose. Hannibal's previous books include The Spine of the Continent. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Science, Anthropocene, Nautilus and many other publications.

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What books has Mary Ellen Hannibal written?

Mary Ellen Hannibal has written 1 book in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "Citizen Scientist". It is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.

What does Mary Ellen Hannibal write about?

Mary Ellen Hannibal's books on Books Worth Reading cover Science & Technology.

What is Mary Ellen Hannibal known for?

Mary Ellen Hannibal bridges the often-distant worlds of scientific research and public understanding, serving as a crucial translator of complex ecological ideas for readers seeking to make sense of our changing planet. Her intellectual contributions center on the power of individual observation and...

What is Mary Ellen Hannibal's TED talk?

Mary Ellen Hannibal's TED talk is "How you can help save the monarch butterfly — and the planet" (2020). It is paired with their book on Books Worth Reading.