How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi: Collected Quirks of Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math from Nerd Nite by Dr. C

"How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi" is a quirky and accessible collection of STEM topics from the co-founders of Nerd Nite, Matt Wasowski and Chris Balakrishnan. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered fascinating presentations about science, history, the arts, pop culture, and more to live audiences around the world. Now, they're bringing their unique brand of science content to readers in book form.

The book is filled with wacky and fascinating STEM topics, from kinky, spring-loaded spiders to the Webb telescope's influence on movie special effects. Each chapter is sure to make readers laugh-out-loud, with titles such as "The Science of the Hangover," "What Birds Can Teach Us About the Impending Zombie Apocalypse," and "Lessons from the Oregon Trail."

With detailed illustrations and contributions from scientists around the world, "How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi" is a must-read for STEM enthusiasts of all ages. The book is sure to reach a wide audience, thanks to Chris and Matt's connections to organizations such as the Discovery Network and the Smithsonian Institution.

About Nerd Nite: Started in 2003, Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities worldwide during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines, while the audience drinks along! ❤️📚❤️