As a Physicist, Data Scientist, and TV host, I get hired to explain complex ideas in lay and entertaining ways. I deliver innovative keynotes and workshops in English and Spanish for industry, educational institutions and women leadership meetings around the world. My award-winning media work includes hosting hit science TV shows on Discovery, NatGeo, the Travel Channel and PBS NOVA, and I’m a frequent guest on leading channels including CNN, MSNBC, FOX and Univision. My work has been recognized by WSJ, Oprah, TED, DLD and WIRED. I was elected as ambassador for the IF/THEN initiative by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
I am the first Mexican woman to graduate with a physics Ph.D. from Stanford University. I finished my PhD in physics with Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin. For my doctoral dissertation, I invented a highly effective technique in the field of wireless communications whereby a cell phone user can communicate with a desired target user in a location far away.
Here are some testimonials. Connect with me at debbie@sciencewithdebbie.com
Since I was two years old, I adore to be on camera. I combine scientific concepts with extraordinary storytelling to create accurate content with unforgettable dynamism.
Do you want to provide your customers/clients/readers with a clear and entertaining video about the science behind a certain idea or product? We will work together to create a framework and format that fits your brand while educating the viewer about your message.
Debbie’s unique combination of science and entertainment will help you create an impactful presentation for your company/university/non-profit.
The power and freedom of the internet means that individual companies can create and show their own media on their own channels. This is a great way to generate interest in your brand, and to reach new audiences on several platforms. Debbie is a master at ‘out of the box’ thinking in this genre and her creative vision has launched several brands into an online viewership of 1,000,000+.
As a speaker, Debbie offers insightful, deep and entertaining talks about various topics such as the wonders of science, the future of technology in certain fields, how to boost your business with data literacy and how to build more diverse and inclusive teams in tech. Her work as a professional speaker spans 15 years of presentations at numerous Forbes 100 companies, top academic institutions and leadership conferences.
For innovative keynotes, interactive learning experiences and emceeing events I will work with you and your team to craft the most amazing presentation with an unforgettable pizzazz that your audience will rave about for years to come. Fees are reflective of travel time/preparation and required resources. Please inquire .
Debbie considers it a privilege to be a role model for women and minorities who dream of becoming scientists and engineers. She runs workshops to promote diversity in talent and ideas for both schools and corporations.
Are you looking to improve the entertainment value of a technical meeting without compromising the integrity of your content? Do you want to inform your sales/customer representatives or potential new customers about a new tech concept or product? Dr. Berebichez is a charismatic speaker who will help you craft hands on workshops in technical topics ranging from applied math, data literacy, machine learning, to inspiring young women in STEM. Her hands-on workshops are energetic, entertaining, and most importantly – educational and understandable to scientists AND non-scientists.
TESTIMONIALS
“I finally saw your Nova performance about the crystals. I was so impressed. You made something dull and boring come alive! I am absolutely not joking. This ability is a key talent essential for making the world turn, as I myself have found out that hard way. You've got this talent in abundance. Also, your TV personality is exactly the same as your real one, which is very neat.” - Robert Betts Laughlin, Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Stanford University, 1998 Nobel Prize in physics
“Charismatic, engaging, thoughtful, inspiring, heartfelt and smart! These words describe only a fraction of the pure enthusiasm and positive energy that Dr. Berebichez possesses and elicits in others. She connected so favorably with our Project FibonacciÒ STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) scholars and staff when it came to telling her personal stories of overcoming barriers to women in STEM professions and her life pursuits. I look forward to having her back again and inspiring our future classes of STEAM scholars entering the workforce. An A++ experience!” - Andrew Drozd, President, The Fibonacci Foundation
“Last March 21 Debbie Berebichez talked before a spell-bound audience of young and old. As a Scientist, she has a rare ability to touch people in a human way with her heart felt inspirational story. Although she was born outside the country, her story of overcoming hurdles and tradition is really a story of what makes America great. I wish more young people and certainly more women could be inspired by hearing her message of breaking into the needed world of Science. Her talk was riveting enough, that I could to this day repeat a number of her anecdotes. She is as good at spontaneous Q and A as she is with her PPT backed prepared talk. She is definitely a speaker we want to get back in the future. “
– Eric Krieg, program committee chairman of PhACT Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking
“Debbie es una conferencista fenomenal y su charla inspiró e impresionó a nuestro público. Estuvo claro que ella se había preparado meticulosamente e integró la información acerca de nuestra empresa de manera elegante en su presentación. Además de su plática, ella también participó en un panel con personal de nuestra empresa que resultó estimulante y entretenido. Me alegro mucho de haberla seleccionado como la conferencista principal de nuestro Día de la Valor a través de la Innovación.” -Miguel Salazar, President and Managing Director for Mexico and Central America, Boehringer Ingelheim
“ Thank you for the great presentation about your journey to our Wake Forest students on March 7th. Your messages reached our students on many levels. It was great to have such an amazing role model for our women in science students. Thank you again and I look forward to keeping in contact.” Celina Alexander, Office of Multicultural Affairs Program Coordinator, Wake Forest University
"Debbie was truly inspirational. She was the keynote speaker of a week-long study trip to Silicon Valley program aimed for the best and brightest college students from Mexico (Talentum). We considered Debbie as the best example of an extraordinary Mexican woman in STEM. I am sure her magnificent work impacted the lives of the 60 students who now have expanded their horizons."
– Daniela Rubio, Associate Professor - CIDE Executive Coordinator of Talentum U Program
“She is an extraordinarily warm and approachable person, a wonderful ambassador for science and reason."
– Becky Strickland, PhACT
“Debbie, the girls loooooved you! What an inspiration for girls with a STEM interest. Thank you, thank you!! Let's definitely make this an annual event!” - Ann Dachs, Director, Pre-College Programs, and Senior Admissions Officer at Barnard College
“I have had the pleasure of hearing Debbie speak a number of times and each time is more inspiring that the last. She is always well prepared, composed and engaged in her talks. She can read the energy of a crowd well and adjust to accordingly. She is humble and motivating and I look forward to hearing her speak in the future.”
– Thea Charles, Project Director at Girls Inc. Of New York City
"I want to take this time to thank you for your incredible presentation to our students yesterday. According to the informal feedback from my students, your message really resonated with them. Your passion for what you do is clearly evident. Thank you and we look forward to speaking with you again soon."
– Dan Smalley, Physics Teacher, John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science
“Thank you so much for speaking to the Young Women’s Leadership Network last week. The women in the network raved about how amazing you were (both your background and your presentation skills) and loved our science experiment at the end! It was so wonderful to see you and I really enjoyed hearing more details about your story and how you got to where you are today. In addition, your charts and statistics were extremely useful and I learned a lot.” -Sasha Altschuler, National Manager, Young Women’s Leadership Network
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Debbie on Twitter:
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RT @martinacantaro: @data_mike_j @debbiebere @hugobowne This episode was so moving! I loved the story of how her friend (Dinesh was it?… https://t.co/t0rN0Nfv0M
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It was Roopesh Ojha. Thank you. https://t.co/Ow44Z3Xbno
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RT @mpondfield: “An #artist also could bring something that #engineers and managers loathe to admit to: #emotion.” @debbiebere… https://t.co/G21a5FP8Hr