Class Code: MK01 Scared Senseless: Fun with Fear Dr. Margee Kerr Saturday May 19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM This session teaches the basics of how, when, and why people like to do scary things. In addition to the science of fight or flight, it will cover the difference between awareness and attention and how to use this to your advantage to design scares targeting specific senses and automatic, or instinctual processes that result in delightful (and terrifying) disorientation. About Dr. Margee Kerr Margee Kerr is a sociologist and author. She earned her PhD in 2009 from the University of Pittsburgh and currently teaches and conducts research on fear, specifically how and why people engage with "scary" material. Dr. Kerr is the co-investigator on a first-of-its-kind study which measures how the brain and body respond to "fun-scary" experiences like haunted attractions, paranormal investigations, and thrill rides. She enjoys working as a consultant for attractions and museums and is the author of SCREAM: Chilling Adventures in the Science of fear, named as a must read by the Washington Post. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Parade, Atlantic Monthly, and NPR’s Science Friday, among other places. Price: $25.00 The presales for the Halloween Show are over. However, you can still buy tickets for the event at the door! Please come to the registration booth as we are here now at the Showboat. Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday - tickets are available at the door (May 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th)