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Garth Sundem

About

I work at the intersection of science and humor, with a background including a growing list of bestselling books, a Magna Cum Laude pre-med/music degree from Cornell University, and math-for-hire for mobile app and tech companies. In addition to bookstores and conferences, you may have seen me on the Science Channel where I'm a frequent onscreen contributor or in periodicals including The New York Times, Esquire, Wired, and Congressional Quarterly.

I grew up on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, where my dad—a former President of the American Accounting Association—taught for 34 years in the UW business school. Now, I live in Boulder, Colorado with my wife, two small kids, one large and one small labrador.

Books by Garth Sundem
Recent Posts
17 Tips for a Mindful Family Vacation
For example, make it about people. Rather than thinking of your vacation as a list of places, could you tell the story of your vacation as a series of connections?
When Is Life No Longer “Life”?
With End-of-Life initiatives on many ballots, here's what "Sister Cities" director, Sean Hanish, has learned about assisted suicide and when "life" is no longer "life".
The 4 Stages of Unplugging a Child's Brain

We've all seen research on kids and screen time. Here's what it really looks like to unplug.

We've all seen research on kids and screen time. Here's what it really looks like to unplug.

What to Do About Math Anxiety?

Your brain and surroundings can both cause and cure math anxiety.

Your brain and surroundings can both cause and cure math anxiety.

Here's How Rewarding Good Behavior Leads to Bad Behavior

Positive reinforcement is a cornerstone of parenting. Unfortunately, a new study shows it can have the opposite effect.

Positive reinforcement is a cornerstone of parenting. Unfortunately, a new study shows it can have the opposite effect.

A Surprising Secret of Attraction

Want to be attractive on a first date or on Tinder? "People who are seen in expansive, open nonverbal displays enjoy increases in others’ romantic attraction," writes a new study.

Want to be attractive on a first date or on Tinder? "People who are seen in expansive, open nonverbal displays enjoy increases in others’ romantic attraction," writes a new study.