Marine Biologist & Author Wallace J. Nichols '89 to Speak at Southern Illinois U

March 14, 2015

Wallace J. Nichols, marine biologist and author of the best-selling book, Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do, will speak at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale on April 8.

A 1989 graduate of DePauw University, "Nichols will present his thoughts about the emotional, behavioral, psychological and physical connections people have with water at 7 p.m., April 8, in the Hiram H. Lesar Law Building Auditorium at the SIU School of Law. The public is welcome and there is no cost to attend," notes an announcement.

It adds that in his address, "Nichols will discuss recent neuroscience research that indicates proximity to water improves performance, diminishes anxiety and increases professional success. His presentation will also correlate to finding a 'blueprint' for a better life."

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J. Nichols, who is known by his middle initial, is responsible for pioneering research on the migration of sea turtles. He has authored and co-authored more than 50 scientific papers and reports and his work has been featured in National Geographic, Scientific American, Outside, TIME and Newsweek, and he was seen in Leonardo DiCaprio's documentary, The 11th Hour. Dr. Nichols was featured on CBS This Morning.

A biology major as an undergraduate, Dr. Nichols delivered the principal address to the University's Class of 2010, "You Are Lovers and Fighters." Video of the speech is embedded below.

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