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In the more recent years, he appeared in an acting role, portraying himself, in Stargate Atlantis fifth episode called Brain Storm where fellow astrophysicist Neil de Grasse Tyson also appeared. [9] Ned was captured and spent four years in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp; living without electricity or watches, he learned how to tell time using the shadow of a shovel handle, spurring his passion for sundials. Accelerate progress in our three core enterprises Explore Worlds, Find Life, and Defend Earth. Bill Nye is The Planetary Societys Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this article, well take a closer look at Bill Nyes degree, what it means and how it has shaped his career in science communication. Bill's scientific bona fides are being questioned in part because he made a video encouraging everyone watching to wear masks. he says near the end of the video. Nye has residences in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, in New York City,[103] and on Mercer Island near Seattle. [34] While portraying "The Science Guy", Nye wore a powder blue lab coat and a bow tie. [81] Interviewed by John Rael for the Independent Investigation Group (IIG), Nye said that his "concern right now [is] scientific illiteracy you [the public] don't have enough rudimentary knowledge of the universe to evaluate claims. Here, I've got an experiment for yousafety glasses on. "I tried wearing a straight tie. [87][88][89] In July 2016, Ham gave Nye a tour of the Ark Encounter the day after it first opened to the public. [73][74], In November 2010, Nye became the face of a major science exhibition at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California. In July 2018, Nye played for the National League squad at the MLB All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game. Darwin Pleaded for Cheaper Origin of Species, Getting Through Hard Times The Triumph of Stoic Philosophy, Johannes Kepler, God, and the Solar System, Charles Babbage and the Vengeance of Organ-Grinders, Howard Robertson the Man who Proved Einstein Wrong, Susskind, Alice, and Wave-Particle Gullibility. As the CEO of the Planetary Society, he is working to promote space exploration and protect our planet. [90][91] He and Ham had an informal debate while touring the structure,[92] and footage from Nye's visit was subsequently included in the documentary film Bill Nye: Science Guy, released in 2017. Why did Carl Sagan form The Planetary Society? Nye joined The Planetary Society as a charter member when the organization was founded in 1980 and deepened his involvement over time. Bill Nye, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Carl Sagan, and the like are well-known because they represented a public face for science as a whole. [108] He frequently consulted with Obama on science matters during Obama's presidency, and famously took a selfie with him and Neil deGrasse Tyson at the White House. with Bill Nye The Science Guy, episode #127 of Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness on Earwolf", "Jonathan Van Ness' HIV+ Status Motivated Him To Fight For Himself & Others", "Nerd out hard with today's episode of #GettingCurious where @jvn is joined by @BillNye to discuss what's happening now with climate change and what can be done to turn things around! [133] In 2011, the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSICOP) gave Nye their highest award, In Praise of Reason. Bill Nye is a physicist, engineer, comedian, inventor, and PBS star who hosted and starred in the science-oriented PBS series Bill Nye the Science Guy for nine seasons. In general, though, Bill has maintained a reputation for practicing logical, scientifically sound experiments. While Bill is accurately using the entertainment platform to educate children through infotainment, his recent tweet landed him in troubled waters. [58], In 2013, Nye guest-starred in The Big Bang Theory episode "The Proton Displacement". Bill Nye, also known as The Science Guy, is a well-known scientist, television host, and educator. While he is a member of several academic and scientific organizations, he is also a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. "I mentioned how I planned to talk about bridges and bicycles and so onstuff that, as an engineer, I'd been interested inand [Sagan] said, 'Focus on pure science. Bill Nye, or the Science Guy, rose to fame in the mid-1990s when his educational show, Bill Nye the Science Guy, premiered on PBS. On Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on May 12, 2019, he discussed climate change and the proposed Green New Deal, and said:[102]. Nye also voiced himself in the animated feature Happy Halloween, Scooby Doo! Get updates and weekly tools to learn, share, and advocate for space exploration. An estimated 16,465 graduates will receive degrees from Rutgers this year. The Planetary Society is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. [24] Nye entertained audiences with comical demonstrations, including what happened when you ate a marshmallow that had been dipped in liquid nitrogen. [104] His California house is solar-powered, and often feeds extra power back into the public power grid, something he enjoys showing visitors. Bill studied astronomy under Carl Sagan at Cornell University. He has written several books on the subjects of science and technology, and is a strong advocate for climate change awareness. At any rate, Nye goes on to explain that science-y stuff is a real thing, and people smarter than you, pro-lifers, are hard at work so you don't have to worry your pretty little heads. However, Twitter users informed Nye that though the enslaved Black Americans were freed in 1863, they were informed of it two years later on June 19, 1865. Bill Nye holds several U.S. patents which include ballet pointe shoes and an educational magnifying glass which can be created by filling a plastic bag with some water. With nearly 3 million followers on Instagram and 6 million on Twitter, Bill often enlightens followers with science videos of one kind or the other. Bill Nye: A Mechanical Engineer, an Advocate, and an Educator Image courtesy of Pixabay Despite his mechanical engineering degree, Nye has been critiqued for speaking as an expert on science particularly for his climate advocacy. Nye later competed on The Masked Singer spinoff The Masked Dancer as "Ice Cube". Nye conducted a Q&A session after the 2012 Mars Rover landing. "Why don't you do that science stuff?" A naive young lawyer at the CIA stumbles into the world of international espionage as he enters its murky depths. Texas in your answer key atmosphere during different. Watch my new video with #Chromebook (link in bio) about the science of behavior change. His professional career in entertainment began when he had to correct the pronunciation of Almost Lives show host for the word gigawatt and said it as jigowatt. The host of the local sketch comedy program of Seattle then replied Who do you think you areBill Nye the Science Guy? which then earned him this moniker. [34] Although it focused on younger viewers, it also attracted a significant adult audience. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University where he studied under Carl Sagan. [105], Nye and his neighbor, environmental activist/actor Ed Begley Jr., have engaged in a friendly competition "to see who could have the lowest carbon footprint", according to Begley. None as a scientist. Everything All At Once New York Times bestselling author Bill Nye shows you how thinking like a nerd is the key to changing yourself and the world around you. Nye was able to combine his unique combination of engineering and comedy to create the Bill Nye the Science Guy show, which became an instant hit and launched him into stardom. This image has been parodied by several sources, which gained The Science Guy even more recognition. In 1993, Bill Nye began his own show called The Science Guy on PBS. "The reason we want you to wear a mask is to protect you, sure, but the main reason we want you to wear a mask to protect ME from YOU!" [54], In 2008, Nye hosted Stuff Happens, a short-lived show on the Planet Green network. Offers may be subject to change without notice. He has been awarded several patents in the United States, including ballet pointe shoes and an educational magnifying glass that can be made by filling a plastic bag halfway with water. Bill has dedicated his career to making science interesting for people of all ages, and in doing so, he's turned an entire generation of young people onto it as a career. [28] Nye soon got more offers to appear on nationally broadcast programs, including eight segments of the Disney Channel's All-New Mickey Mouse Club. Bill Nye the Science Guy is a beloved American science educator, television host, and author. Bill's major, which was mechanical engineering, has led some to question how rigorous his understanding of science is. Well talk about them with Bill Nye and members of the JWST team. What Happens when the Universe chooses its own Units? Are any of them free? Then, Bill gets into his personal explanation for why the scientific community thinks that wearing a mask is very important. Give with confidence. [112], Nye married musician Blair Tindall on February 3, 2006; however, he annulled the relationship seven weeks later when the marriage license was declared invalid. What I'm saying is the planet's on fucking fire. Educated at Cornell with a BS in mechanical engineering. In addition to his career as a host and television personality, he served as a university professor at Cornell University. [50], A lecture Nye gave on getting children excited about math inspired the creation of the crime drama Numb3rs, where Nye appeared in several episodes as an engineering professor. Bill Nye: Science Icon And Innovato. He holds six Honorary Doctorate degrees - from Lehigh University, Willamette University, Quinnipiac University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Goucher College, and Johns Hopkins, and teaches . This degree has enabled him to form the basis of his knowledge and understanding of science and technology, which he has now passed on to millions of viewers around the world. With its quirky humor and rapid-fire MTV-style pacing, the show won critical acclaim and was nominated for 23 Emmy Awards, winning nineteen. [14][15] He moved to Ithaca, New York to attend Cornell University and study at the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. In an interview for the St. Petersburg Times in 1999, he said that he applied to become one of the astronauts of NASA every once in a while but was never accepted. [126], In May 1999, Nye was the commencement speaker at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree. He is best known for hosting the popular educational science program that aired on PBS from 1993 until 1998. Drawing on his strengths in science and comedy, Nye went on to create, write, produce, and host the Emmy award-winning television show Bill Nye the Science Guy between 1993 and 1998. He assisted in the development of a sundial for the Mars Exploration Rover while working on his science. [25] His other main recurring role on Almost Live! 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