Ben Schwegler is Walt Disney Imagineering R&D’s chief scientist, and is particularly interested in the development of sustainable engineering techniques. He was instrumental in the creation of the most energy efficient theme park ever built as well as a new generation of environmentally friendly fireworks.

Past Events

• WALL-E’s World: Designs for an Invisible Footprint

  2009 Festival

  Carl Zimmer hosts leading scientists Mitchell Joachim, Christopher McKay and Ben Schwegler as they explore ingenious strategies for creating a sustainable future.

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• Cool Jobs 2008

  2008 Festival

  Imagine building a roller coaster or solving a heinous crime.

  Imagine exploring the surface of Mars or the bottom of the ocean.

  This multi-media event for curious minds of all ages invited our audience to meet scientists with some of the coolest jobs in the world — from crime scene investigator and space explorer to oceanographer and Disney Imagineer.

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