Hey there Skeptiheads, Introducing our next speaker for Skepticon 16: Greg Gbur! About Greg: Greg Gbur is a Professor of Physics and Optical Science, the author of two popular science books on invisibility and falling cats, and the author of a long-running blog, Skulls in the Stars, about physics, science Read more
Dear Skeptigentlereaders, We’re thrilled to announce our first speaker for Skepticon 16: Kavin Senapathy! More about Kavin (which is pronounced pretty much like the word “coven”): Kavin Senapathy is a writer, journalist, and author covering a slew of life science-related stories for outlets like SciShow, Scientific American, Slate, Forbes, Undark, Read more
Hello Skepticonworld, We’d like to introduce you to a new thing around here: Skeptimonials! We’re collecting stories from anyone who has something to share about how Skepticon has positively impacted their lives. Enjoy this first one from our very good friend, Kerry! Want to submit a story of your own? Read more
Hey Skepticoners! The deadline for getting the hotel discount at the Union Station Hotel and Convention Center is approaching. If you book after June 25th, you lose out on our special rate. Click here to reserve your hotel rooms today! Love, Skepticon P.S. Remember to donate today and save the Read more
Hey Skepticonartists, We’re delighted that Amanda Graham has once again knocked it out of the park with this year’s logo. If you didn’t know, each year we have a bit of a theme to keep things spicy and new and this year’s is Sweet Sixteen! Check out the logo: You Read more
Hey Skepticonists, We’ve worked with our beautiful hotel and venue, the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, to bring you a very special group discount! CLICK THIS LINK TO BE TAKEN TO OUR GROUP BOOKING PAGE!!! Love, Skepticon P.s. Donate today and keep Skepticon going for many Read more
Hello Skepticoners, We’re happy to announce that next year’s event will be held the weekend of July 26th-28th, 2024 at St. Louis Union Station! Click this giant link to register! We can’t wait to hang out with you next year and keep this one-of-a-kind community event going. Love, Skepticon P.s Read more
Skepticon friends and attendees, we have some bad news from this weekend. So far, we’ve had two attendees and one volunteer test positive for COVID. We appear to be in the early stages of another surge, so these may not be the only exposures. The positive tests happened today, so Read more
Hello Skepticoners, We here at the HQ are proud to present one of our long-time sponsors: American Atheists! More about this kickass organization: “Since 1963, American Atheists has been the premier organization fighting for the civil liberties of atheists and the total, absolute separation of government and religion. American Atheists was Read more
Hey there Skeptipeoples! Each year, it takes a village to put on Skepticon. We wouldn’t be where we are without our amazing sponsors. Let’s take a minute to shout them all out! WE WILL PRAISE YOU TAKE THE PRAIIISEEEE! To sum it up: Love, Skepticon