Kelly Weinersmith

Dr. Kelly Weinersmith is an adjunct faculty member in the Biosciences department at Rice University.

Her research focuses on parasites that manipulate host behavior.

She co-hosts the popular science podcast "Science...sort of" and has presented at the Smithsonian's Future Is Here Festival.

Weinersmith's work has been featured in prominent publications like The Atlantic, National Geographic, and Nature.

Her expertise in parasitology and science communication contributes to her ability to explain complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner, as demonstrated in her book Soonish.