Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Space Chief Talk Space: Why America Needs a Space Force

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, renowned astrophysicist and author, laid out the critical national imperatives for the United States Space Force at the Air Force Association's 2021 virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium Feb. 25.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, renowned astrophysicist and author, laid out the critical national imperatives for the United States Space Force at the Air Force Association's 2021 virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium Feb. 25.
  • "Ever since Sputnik, space has been recognized as a strategic asset, or rather a strategic location," deGrasse Tyson said.
  • "Dr. deGrasse Tyson and Gen Raymond did an incredible job explaining why America needs a Space Force," said AFA President, retired Lt Gen Bruce "Orville" Wright.
  • So just as sea lanes and air space must be protected, space must be protected, too."

MasterClass Announces Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to Teach Scientific Thinking and Communication

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Thursday, December 19, 2019
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, today announced that one of America's best-known scientist and astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, will teach scientific thinking and communication.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, today announced that one of America's best-known scientist and astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, will teach scientific thinking and communication.
  • "Neil is an outstanding scientific communicator," said David Rogier, co-founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • "As Neil mentions in his class, he's never allowed a look under-the-hood to the processes behind his methods of thinking and communicating.
  • Tyson will touch on strategies for scientific thinking, including making predictions, identifying truths and biases, and approaching new information with healthy skepticism.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Appears on The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss, Highlighting Unique Collection of Scientific and Celebrity Voices Connecting Science and Culture

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Friday, October 11, 2019
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This latest episode brings together two of the most well-known popular scientists in the country, with guest Neil deGrasse Tyson and host Lawrence Krauss.

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  • This latest episode brings together two of the most well-known popular scientists in the country, with guest Neil deGrasse Tyson and host Lawrence Krauss.
  • Tyson, astrophysicist, science communicator and renowned director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York, has reached a level of popular celebrity normally reserved for Hollywood stars.
  • Tyson reveals the early influences on his own work, and surprisingly points out that few teachers encouraged his excitement about physics and astronomy.
  • The topics discussed on The Origins Podcast reflect the full range of the human experience exploring science and culture in a way that seeks to entertain, educate, and inspire.

Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture launches provocative new YouTube series titled "Science Uprising"

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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SEATTLE, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --"This is unlike any film project we've done before," said Discovery Institute vice president John.

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  • SEATTLE, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --"This is unlike any film project we've done before," said Discovery Institute vice president John.
  • Science Uprising directly confronts the false views of science held by the growing number of science popularizers like Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye."
  • Science Uprisingis the brainchild of cinematographer David Arabia and Center for Science and Culture Senior Fellows John West and Jonathan Witt, and created by a network of young professionals in the broadcast and cable TV industry.
  • Episodes can be viewed directly at YouTube or at www.ScienceUprising.com , which also presents extensive additional materials allowing viewers to dig deeper into the topics covered.

Elon Musk, Brian Eno, and Apollo 11 Documentary Will Be Honored by STARMUS with the 2019 Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication

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Friday, May 10, 2019
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The STARMUS festival announces the 2019 winners of the Stephen Hawking Medal, one of the worlds most celebrated science communication awards.

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  • The STARMUS festival announces the 2019 winners of the Stephen Hawking Medal, one of the worlds most celebrated science communication awards.
  • It will be a momentous occasion, with Mr. May and Mr. Musk flanked by the Apollo astronauts in a not-to-miss photo opportunity.
  • Sir Michael Hintze, Founder and Group Executive Chairman of CQS added, I am excited about our support for Starmus and the 2019 Stephen Hawking Medal.
  • Previous recipients of the Stephen Hawking Medal include Mr. Zimmer, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jean-Michel Jarre, and The Big Bang Theory.

Yext Adds Speakers from World-Leading Brands to ONWARD18 Agenda

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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The conference will feature experts from today's leading brands and keynote speakers like magician David Blaine and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to explore why Knowledge is Power.

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  • The conference will feature experts from today's leading brands and keynote speakers like magician David Blaine and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to explore why Knowledge is Power.
  • Yext , Inc , (NYSE:YEXT) is the leading Digital Knowledge Management (DKM) platform.
  • Yext has been named a Best Place to Work by Fortune and Great Place to Work as well as a Best Workplace for Women.
  • Yext is headquartered in New York City with offices in Berlin, Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, London, Paris, Tyson's Corner, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

Yext Announces Neil deGrasse Tyson to Keynote ONWARD18

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
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(NYSE: YEXT), the leader in Digital Knowledge Management (DKM), today announced renowned astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson as a keynote speaker at ONWARD18 .

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  • (NYSE: YEXT), the leader in Digital Knowledge Management (DKM), today announced renowned astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson as a keynote speaker at ONWARD18 .
  • "Neil deGrasse Tyson is the world's preeminent astrophysicist and one of the most inspiring minds in science, technology and innovation.
  • We are thrilled to welcome him to ONWARD18," said Yext CEO Howard Lerman.
  • Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading Digital Knowledge Management (DKM) platform.