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Dave Farina | |
|---|---|
| Born | David James Farina |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | BA in Chemistry (Carleton College), MA in Science Education |
| Occupation(s) | Science communicator, YouTuber, author |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Professor Dave Explains YouTube channel |
| Website | professordaveexplains.com |
Professor Dave Explains is an educational YouTube channel created by American science communicator Dave Farina. Launched in January 2015, the channel aims to make complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience, covering subjects such as chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics.
Early life and education
[edit]Farina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Carleton College in 2005. He later obtained a Master of Arts in Science Education. Before starting his online career, he taught for about a decade in high school and undergraduate settings, focusing on organic chemistry, general chemistry, and physics."Professor Dave Explains - About".
YouTube career
[edit]Overview
[edit]Professor Dave Explains was launched on YouTube in January 2015. As of April 2025, the channel has over 3.7 million subscribers and more than 394 million views."Professor Dave Explains YouTube Stats".
Content focus
[edit]The channel covers a range of scientific topics:
- Physics & Astronomy: Classical mechanics, relativity, and modern physics
- Chemistry: General and organic chemistry
- Biology: Biochemistry and molecular biology
- Mathematics: Algebra, calculus, statistics
Farina is known for a clear and engaging teaching style aimed at both students and casual learners.
Notable work
[edit]One of his most viewed videos debunks flat Earth theories and has accumulated over 11 million views, exemplifying his efforts to combat pseudoscience and promote critical thinking.
Authorship
[edit]Farina authored the science education book Is This Wi-Fi Organic?, designed to help readers understand scientific topics in an accessible way.
Public speaking
[edit]Farina has spoken at various science events, including UCLA's "Exploring Your Universe", advocating for scientific literacy and public education."Dave Farina - Exploring Your Universe".
Personal life
[edit]Farina has occasionally shared aspects of his personal life on social media. He resides in the United States and continues to produce educational content for his YouTube audience.