Where Science Meets Story with Katrina Miller of the New York Times
Event starts on this day
Oct
1
2026
Featured Speaker(s):
Katrina Miller
Event starts on this day
Oct
1
2026
Katrina Miller will discuss her journey from Physics Ph.D. to Science Communication, with Prof. Anthony Dudo of the Moody College of Communication, for the latest in the New Equations talk series from the College of Natural Sciences.
Description
Katrina Miller, an award-winning science reporter for the New York Times, will speak about her pivot from basic science research to reporting on science. She will discuss the different ways people communicate science today, how she crafts her own stories about science, and the current responsibility and future role of science journalism.
Program Schedule
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4 pm: Pre-program Happy Hour
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4:30 – 5:45 pm: Conversation with Katrina Miller and Professor Anthony Dudo
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5:45 - 6:30 pm: Post-program Happy Hour
Plan to arrive early for a pre-talk reception with the speaker at 4 pm.
About the Talk Series
The College of Natural Sciences is a learning community, where people come together to interact and discuss topics among faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends. New Equations, our current series, is offered each long semester and features invited authors and thought leaders in conversation about topics at the intersection of science and society.
About the Speaker
Katrina Miller is a reporter at The New York Times, where she mostly covers the stars but is also interested in the intersection of science and society. She earned her Ph.D. in particle physics at the University of Chicago in 2023.