Truth Uncorked: Dinner & Wine with John Rennie of Scientific American
CFI-NYC's Truth Uncorked series continues on Thursday, July 10 with John Rennie, the editor-in-chief of Scientific American. Join us for an intimate evening of fine dining, exquisite wine, and intelligent conversation.
John Rennie, the famed skeptic and science writer, joined the staff of Scientific American as a member of the Board of Editors in 1989. He received his bachelor of science degree in biology from Yale University in 1981, after which he worked for several years in a laboratory at Harvard Medical School before embarking on his career as a science writer. His writing has appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, Longevity and other publications. His numerous television and radio appearances include ABC World News Weekend, The Newshour with Jim Lehrer, the A&E special Scams, Schemes and Scoundrels, Fox News Channel, Entertainment Tonight, ABC News Overnight, CBS Early Show and National Public Radio's Science Friday. For several years, Rennie also worked by night as a sketch and improvisational comedian in New York, Boston, and numerous college venues. Today his major hobby is the study of karate, in which he holds the rank of nidan (2nd degree black belt).
Thursday, July 10, 7:00 p.m.
Gascogne (http://www.gascognenyc.com)
158 8th Avenue (at 18th Street)
SPACE IS LIMITED. RSVP REQUIRED. $95 admission includes dinner and wine tasting. For reservations or more information, contact nyc [at] centerforinquiry [dot] net, or call (212) 504-2935.
Future Truth Uncorked guests include mathematician and author John Allen Paulos; poet and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht. Visit http://www.centerforinquiry.net/nyc for updates.
