Mark Pendergrast

"Pendergrast is an affable guide on a wondrously labyrinthine tour. He explains complex phenomena with remarkable clarity, in a relaxed tone, and with a sense of humor." —Philadelphia Inquirer
"Mark Pendergrast, the ultimate free-lance journalist with an eclectic mind, writes about deceptively narrow topics that in fact have figured in world history for millennia." —Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mark Pendergrast speaks at universities, schools of public health, business conferences, management seminars, and psychological meetings. His presentations are tailored to his audience but are always entertaining, thought-provoking, and challenging. Contact him to arrange an event. Click here for links to speeches, TV, and radio appearances.

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Colchester VT Rotary Club talk

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Thursday, May 20, 2010, Noon. Mark Pendergrast will attend a Rotary Club luncheon at the Hampton Inn, Colchester, VT, at noon, followed by a talk about his book, Inside the Outbreaks.  Address:  Hamton Inn, 42 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester, Vermont 05446  Tel: 802-655-6177

Tall Tales Book Shop, Atlanta, GA

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010, 7 p.m. Mark Pendergrast will speak at Tall Tales Book Shop about Inside the Outbreaks, followed by a book signing.  The store is located at 2105 Lavista Road, #108, Atlanta, GA  Phone:  404-636-2498.  Email:  talltalesbooks@earthlink.net

Dartmouth Bookstore event

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 6 p.m. — Mark Pendergrast will discuss his book, Inside the Outbreaks, and sign books afterward.  Dartmouth Bookstore, 33 North Main Street, Hanover, NH 03755-2098.  Phone:  603-643-2348.

Flying Pig Book Store, Shelburne, VT

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

July 22, 2010, 7 p.m. – Mark Pendergrast will be discussing his book, Inside the Outbreaks, at the Flying Pig Bookstore in Shelburne, Vermont, and signing books afterwards.  5247 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482.  Phone:  802-985-3999.

Vermont Edition on Vermont Public Radio

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010, noon — Mark Pendergrast will appear on Vermont Public Radio’s “Vermont Edition” show to discuss Inside the Outbreaks, issues facing public health, and respond to callers on this live show.  Email your questions and comments to Vermont Edition any time to vermontedition@vpr.net. To call in during the live broadcast at noon call 1-800-639-2211.

Barnes & Noble signing, Burlington, VT

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Thursday, May 6, 2010, 7 p.m. — Mark Pendergrast will be giving a talk about his book, Inside the Outbreaks, at the Burlington, Vermont, Barnes & Noble bookstore and signing books afterwards, at 102 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone:  802-864-8001.

April 2010 EIS conference

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 12:30 p.m. Mark Pendergrast will give a presentation about the Epidemic Intelligence Service at the annual EIS conference on April 21, 2010, at 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.  It is held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia in Atlanta, GA, just off the perimeter highway I-285, at 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road.  Pendergrast will discuss the importance and evolution of the EIS, giving specific examples.  He will also discuss the process of research and writing Inside the Outbreaks.  The EIS conference is free and open to the public, and it is one of the best and most varied scientific conferences out there — and few know about it.  Anyone can register at http://www2a.cdc.gov/eis/conference/register_OPEN.asp.   Note: On-line registration will close on April 5th.  For general information about the conference, see http://www.cdc.gov/eis/Conference.html.

April 2010 EIS conference

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Inside the Outbreaks signing in Atlanta Barnes & Noble

Monday, March 1st, 2010

April 22, 2010: Mark Pendergrast will be giving a talk and signing Inside the Outbreaks at the Barnes & Noble on 2900 Peachtree Road in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 22 at 7 p.m.  Please call 404:261-7747  for more information.