EVENTS
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Keep an eye out for upcoming events here. A selection of previous events that Alex has participated in are available to view below.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Deep Dive with Valerie Taylor: Playing with Sharks screening and Q&A panel
National Geographic and The Australian National Maritime Museum invite you to a screening of “Playing with Sharks” followed by a panel Q&A with Valerie Taylor, Bettina Dalton and Dr. Alex Schnell about the ocean and our interactions with its marine inhabitants.
NYU: The Emerging Science of Animal Consciousness
Scientists gathered to explore the capacity for conscious experience in various animals. Dr. Alex Schnell presented compelling evidence regarding consciousness in cephalopod molluscs, highlighting their cognitive abilities and subjective experiences.
South By South West 2024: Nat Geo Women Who Run The (Storytelling) World
No one does cinematic storytelling through film and photography like National Geographic. Hear from award-winning female leaders in the documentary, wildlife, and conservation space talk about the industry’s evolution, paving the way for women in the field, and the ins and outs of production.
Television Critics Awards 2024: Secrets of the Octopus
National Geographic couldn’t bring octopus with them to Pasadena, but their most trusted ambassadors participated in the panel, starting with National Geographic Explorer Dr. Alex Schnell, who also serves as the on-camera host for the series.
National Geographic Explorer’s Festival 2023: Spot Light Wayfinder Awards
At the National Geographic 2023 Explorer’s Festival, 15 individuals are nominated each year as new National Geographic Explorers (Wayfinders) and are asked to present their work. This year, Dr. Alex Schnell, highlighted her research on cephalopod intelligence and sentience.