Michael Rogers

Michael Rogers first gained widespread recognition for his impactful investigative article in 1976, which was the first to publicly identify Henrietta Lacks, whose cells became crucial for medical research. He began his professional journey as a writer for Rolling Stone, where he notably covered significant events such as the Asilomar Conference on Recombinant DNA in 1974. During his tenure, he also co-founded Outside magazine. His career progressed with the launch of Newsweek’s technology column, and he earned a National Headliner Award in 1987 for his insightful coverage of the Chernobyl meltdown.

In 2003, he won a Distinguished Online Service award from the National Press Club for his reporting on 9/11. His expertise in foresight and technology earned him the role of futurist-in-residence for The New York Times Company from 2006 to 2008. Recognized for his significant impact on the industry, Rogers was inducted into the Magazine Industry Digital Hall of Fame in 2007 and received the World Technology Network Award for Lifetime Achievement in Media and Journalism in 2009. He is listed in Who’s Who in Science and Engineering and is a columnist for NBC.com.

As a best-selling novelist, Rogers explores the human impact of technology in his fiction, including his recent book, ‘Email from the Future: Notes from 2084,’ published in 2022 and available in various formats. He is a regular guest on major television and radio programs such as Good Morning America, the Today Show, PBS, CNN, and the History Channel, and he is a highly sought-after keynote speaker for various companies, government agencies, and organizations globally.