Marc Abrahams

Marc Abrahams is an American author and editor best known as the founder and organizer of the Ig Nobel Prizes, an annual event that honors unusual scientific achievements that make people laugh and think. The Ig Nobels celebrate research that is often humorous or bizarre, highlighting the lighter side of science and encouraging curiosity and creativity in research. Abrahams has been a prominent figure in promoting the idea that science can be fun and engaging, and he has written extensively about the intersection of science and humor.