How roadie, mechanic and weatherman became Dr Karl
He’s Australia’s favourite scientific storyteller, but how he evolved into the smartest person around is a fascinating tale.
Sunshine Coast Libraries invites you to learn more about Dr Karl as he shares his life story at The Events Centre, Caloundra.
Come along for a fabulous night celebrating the launch of Dr Karl’s new book A Periodic Tale: My Sciencey Memoir as well as a conversation with Mix FM’s Todd Widdicombe on Thursday, September 12.
In this long-awaited autobiography, discover how a shy Polish immigrant evolved into the eccentric and much-loved Dr Karl.
This isn’t your typical trajectory to stardom. Karl has worked as a labourer, roadie for bands, car mechanic, filmmaker, biomedical engineer, taxi driver, TV weatherman, physicist and medical doctor.
After he applied to be a NASA astronaut in the 1980s and 'failed', he ended up live broadcasting the first Space Shuttle launch on Triple J instead.
Unexpectedly, that blasted off his media career and from there it was a stratospheric rise from radio to TV, books, newspapers, speaking, podcasts and the internet.
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki AM loves science and has been spreading the word for more than 30 years via multiple media platforms.
The author of 48 books, Dr Karl is a lifetime student with degrees in physics and mathematics, biomedical engineering, medicine and surgery.
Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community Portfolio Councillor Taylor Bunnag said Council was thrilled to welcome one of Australia’s favourite scientists to the Sunshine Coast.
“Attendees will be in for a treat with laughs, learnings and an incredible story,” Cr Bunnag said.
“Dr Karl is a fascinating man who I’ve enjoyed listening to over the years.
“Tickets are sure to sell out quickly, so get yours now to help give Dr Karl a warm Sunshine Coast welcome!”
Event details
When: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Where: The Events Centre, Caloundra
Time: From 6pm
Tickets: Tickets are $25 per person plus booking fee. For ages 16+ and over. For bookings visit Council's Libraries website or The Events Centre website.
Doors open at 6pm with The Events Centre Caloundra café and bar available to purchase light refreshments and beverages. Enjoy live music with talented local artist Tess Fapani. At 7pm join Dr Karl and Todd Widdicombe for the event.
Dr Karl’s book will be available for purchase from QBD Books at the venue with a special book signing session.
Sunshine Coast Libraries are renowned for hosting some of Australia’s favourite and newest writing talents so if you’ve missed out on tickets this time, be sure to subscribe to Libraries eNews to be the first to find out about future events.
Previous sold-out author events hosted by Sunshine Coast Libraries have featured Ash Barty, Trent Dalton, Eric Idle, Matthew Condon, Turia Pitt, Mia Freedman, Gary Jubelin, Peter FitzSimons, Di Morrissey, Maggie Beer, Chris Hammer, Leigh Sales and Hedley Thomas.