David Allen Kirby | |
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 David A. Kirby presenting as co-headliner at the Geek Picnic in 2017, St. Petersburg, Russia. | |
| Born | 30 November 1968 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Professor of Science Communication Studies, University of Manchester |
| Awards | Investigator Award in the Medical Humanities from the Wellcome Trust (2013) |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland-College Park |
| Thesis | (1996) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Science communication studies |
| Notable works | Lab Coats in Hollywood: Science, Scientists and Cinema |
David Allen Kirby (born 30 November 1968) is an American professor of science communication studies at Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo. He researches, writes about, and teaches science communication and the history of science. He is best known for his work showing how fictional narratives can be used in the process of design and for his studies on the use of scientists as consultants for Hollywood film productions.