Life Lessons from the Lab with Forrest Valkai

Drawing from his years of experience in biology, Forrest Valkai offers a data-driven deep dive into hard issues of racism, sexism, queerphobia, and more. This presentation discusses evolution, diversity, race, gender, sexuality, community, and humanity from a skeptical and scientific standpoint to arrive at progressive and compassionate solutions.

Forrest is a biologist and science communicator known for his infectious enthusiasm and boundless love for life. Renowned for his engaging presence on YouTube and TikTok, his dynamic presentations at conferences and conventions, and hosting shows like SkepTalk and The Atheist Experience, Forrest brings together captivating science lessons, thought-provoking discussions on skepticism, and heartfelt advocacy for social progress. Over the course of his online career, Forrest has championed science and reason, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity, and taught audiences of all ages to love science and each other.

This event is made possible through support from The Cheshire Hotel and The Skeptical Society of St. Louis.