An Evening with Dr. Science
Dan Coffey
Thursday, 03 Apr 2003 at 8:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Uniion
Dan Coffey is best known to public radio listeners as "Dr. Science." Coffey is the founder of Duck's Breath Mystery Theater and the co-author of two books, Dr. Science's Big Book of Science, Simplified and Dr. Science's Book of Shocking Domestic Revelations. He was also featured on a children's show, "Dr. Science," which aired on Fox TV. Coffey has taught television and radio at The University of Iowa's Department of Communication Studies. He has also directed the Iowa Radio Project and was the original host of the NPR quiz show "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me!"
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
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Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.