This time-warped National Science Week Celebration presents a wonderful and unique opportunity for science lovers both young and young at heart to learn from one of Australia’s best scientific minds. Hear about Dr Karl’s own science journey that has taken him from presenting on ABC’s Double J in 1981 to an Ig Nobel prize winner for his ground-breaking research into Belly Button Lint and to being named as a National Living Treasure in 2012.ĭr Karl’s mission is to spread the good word about science and its benefits and his enthusiasm for science is totally infectious. Julius Sumner Miller was born in Billerica, Massachusetts, as the youngest of nine children. Join us for a live ‘in person’ National Science Week celebration with Dr Karl on Saturday 27 November to explore the wonderful world of science as well as answer any of your curly science questions – it promises to be as much fun as one of Dr Karl’s famed shirts!ĭr Karl will talk about the many types of scientists, including how anyone can be a scientist (even in their own backyard!). Julius Sumner Miller ( April 14, 1987) was an United States physicist and television personality.1 He is best known for his work on childrens television programs in North America and Australia.
Author of 47 books (and counting) as well as degrees in physics, mathematics, biomedical engineering, medicine and surgery, not to mention 3.7 million likes on TikTok, Dr Karl has devoted much of his career to making science accessible to everyone.
