Bill Nye the Science Guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Thursday, April 14, 2016, 7 p.m.,
Drake University Knapp Center
Bill Nye is a renowned scientist, engineer, comedian, author, and inventor who has worked for decades to help foster a scientifically literate society.
He is best known for his role as the energetic, bow tie-wearing host of the Emmy-winning Bill Nye the Science Guy, an educational comedy program that aired on PBS Kids from 1992 to 1998. Other television projects include 100 Greatest Discoveries, Battlebots, The Eyes of Nye, and Stuff Happens.
Beyond the small screen, Nye serves as CEO of the Planetary Society, the world’s largest space-interest group. As an inventor, he has several patents for inventions such as an improved toe shoe for ballerinas and a magnifier made of water. His first book for a general audience, Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation, was featured on The New York Times bestseller list. He has also written five children’s books about science, including Big Blast of Science and Bill Nye’s Consider the Following.
Nye’s latest book, Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World, challenges today’s generation to make a cleaner, more efficient, and happier world.
Thursday, April 14, 2016, 7 p.m.,
Drake University Knapp Center
Bill Nye is a renowned scientist, engineer, comedian, author, and inventor who has worked for decades to help foster a scientifically literate society.
He is best known for his role as the energetic, bow tie-wearing host of the Emmy-winning Bill Nye the Science Guy, an educational comedy program that aired on PBS Kids from 1992 to 1998. Other television projects include 100 Greatest Discoveries, Battlebots, The Eyes of Nye, and Stuff Happens.
Beyond the small screen, Nye serves as CEO of the Planetary Society, the world’s largest space-interest group. As an inventor, he has several patents for inventions such as an improved toe shoe for ballerinas and a magnifier made of water. His first book for a general audience, Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation, was featured on The New York Times bestseller list. He has also written five children’s books about science, including Big Blast of Science and Bill Nye’s Consider the Following.
Nye’s latest book, Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World, challenges today’s generation to make a cleaner, more efficient, and happier world.
