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Best podcasts about Frederick P Rose

Latest podcast episodes about Frederick P Rose

The Roundtable
The Sound of Spring: A Chinese New Year Concert at the Fisher Center at Bard

The Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 12:55


The US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music presents The Sound of Spring: A Chinese New Year Concert conducted by Director of the US-China Music Institute Jindong Cai.This special annual event, marking one of the most important holidays in the Chinese lunar calendar, showcases some of the best Chinese American artists and solo artists in America today, Chinese music, and traditional instruments. This year's concert will celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger.Performances will take place on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 8pm in The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at BardCollege and on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3pm in the Rose Theater of Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.Conductor Jindong Cai is the director of the US-China Music Institute, professor of music and arts at Bard College, and associate conductor of Bard's The Orchestra Now. Over the 30 years of his career in the United States, Cai has established himself as an active and dynamic conductor, scholar of Western classical music in China, and leading advocate of music from across Asia.

The Jordan Harbinger Show
521: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Cosmic Queries for the Acutely Curious

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 60:35


Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, host of StarTalk Radio, and author. He rejoins us to discuss his latest book, Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going. What We Discuss with Neil deGrasse Tyson: How Neil learned to explain scientific complexities in layman's terms. Why you should always take advantage of an opportunity to engage with an expert. How opportunity comes from embracing the unknown rather than shying away from it. Why, when it comes to learning something new, understanding is far more important than memorizing facts. How Neil has mastered the art of ending any Q&A with the perfect answer -- no matter the question. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/521 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
#237 Neil deGrasse Tyson- Curiosity, Creating Connection, and Cosmic Queries!

What Got You There with Sean DeLaney

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 58:32


Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at New York’s American Museum of Natural History. He is the author of more than a dozen books, he is the host of StarTalk, a podcast, and two seasons of Cosmos. He has received 21 honorary doctorates as well as NASA’s Distinguished Public Service Medal. On this episode Neil dives into curiosity, developing your talents and the big cosmic queries we all have! Episode Notes Watch on YouTube Subscribe to my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Looking for a job? Checkout Culture Finders today to be matched with your dream company.  MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT” https://drinksupercoffee.com/

The Neil Haley Show
Neil DeGrasse Tyson Interview

The Neil Haley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 19:00


Neil DeGrasseTyson Interview  Today on The Caregiver Dave Celebrity Segement,. Dave and Neil will interview Neil DeGrasse . Neil DeGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City.

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有待发现

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 24:12


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BioScience Talks
In Their Own Words: Neil deGrasse Tyson

BioScience Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 54:06


This episode is the next in our oral history series, In Their Own Words. These pieces chronicle the stories of scientists who have made great contributions to their fields. Each month, we will publish in the pages of BioScience, and on this podcast, the results of these conversations.  Today, we are joined by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, in New York City, and host of COSMOS: Possible Worlds. Note: Both the text and audio versions have been edited for clarity and length. Read this article in BioScience. Subscribe on iTunes. Subscribe on Stitcher. Catch up with us on Twitter.  

Smart People Podcast
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Astrophysics, impostor syndrome, and everything in between

Smart People Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 68:19


Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, cosmologist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator. Neil is also the head of the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium in New York City and the first occupant of its Frederick P. Rose Directorship. If that isn't enough, Neil is also the host of StarTalk Television and StarTalk Radio.Neil's newest book is available now: Letters from an Astrophysicist.Learn more about Neil at his website: https://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson.You can follow Neil on Twitter: @neiltysonBecome a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/spp.Express VPN - Get an extra 3 months free on a one-year package. Head to expressvpn.com/spp.Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!

The Jordan Harbinger Show
327: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 68:47


Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, host of StarTalk Radio, and author of New York Times bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. What We Discuss with Neil deGrasse Tyson: How a seasoned scientist maintains childlike curiosity. The power of science to transcend bias. Why Neil didn't have typical public speaking jitters when he gave his first lecture at age 15. Do you have to be a math wizard to pursue science? What enlightened leadership (from either side of the aisle) understands about the value of science -- and why science denial has surged so dramatically in recent years. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/327 The Ridge wallet helps you carry less, but always have what you need with its minimalist design and capacity for maximum utility. It's slim, durable, and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Go to ridge.com/jordan and use code JORDAN for 10% off today! Great protection. Fair prices. Easy to use. SimpliSafe is the right way to protect your home at half the size and double the range -- go to SimpliSafe.com/jordan to learn more! Oura Ring is a sleep and activity tracker that measures the physiological signals of your body, understands your lifestyle, and guides you to make your own optimal daily choices. Find out more by going to ouraring.com/jordan and get $30 off your new Oura Ring for a limited time! Better Help offers affordable, online counseling at your convenience. If you're coping with depression, stress, anxiety, addiction, or any number of issues, you're not alone. Talk with a licensed professional therapist for 10 percent off your first month at betterhelp.com/jordan! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

The Tim Ferriss Show
#389: Neil deGrasse Tyson — How to Dream Big, Think Scientifically, and Get More Done

The Tim Ferriss Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 110:03


“What matters is: Are you a good problem solver? Are you moral? Are you a hard worker? Are you a good leader? Do you have insights into the field? These are the questions that matter.” — Neil deGrasse TysonAstrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) was appointed the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium in 1996. Dr. Tyson’s professional research interests are primarily related to the structure of the Milky Way galaxy, and the formation of stars, supernovas, and dwarf galaxies.Dr. Tyson graduated from the Bronx High School of Science, received his BA from Harvard, and earned his PhD in astrophysics from Columbia University in 1991. In 2001 he was appointed by President Bush to serve on the 12-member Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry. In 2004 Dr. Tyson received a second appointment from President Bush, this time to the nine-member President’s Commission on the Implementation of the United States Space Exploration Policy (dubbed the “Moon, Mars, and Beyond” commission). In 2016 he was appointed by the US secretary of defense to be an advisor to the DoD on the future of sci-tech innovation.Dr. Tyson has been awarded 21 honorary degrees as well as the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, and he has authored multiple books on the universe, including Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier, Death by Black Hole and Other Cosmic Quandaries, which was a New York Times bestseller, and The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet, chronicling his experience at the center of the controversy over Pluto’s planetary status.His newest book is Letters from an Astrophysicist, a companion to his 2017 bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.Since 2006 Dr. Tyson has appeared as the on-camera host of PBS-NOVA’s spinoff program NOVA ScienceNOW. He also hosts a popular radio show and podcast called StarTalk in addition to the Emmy-nominated StarTalk TV show on National Geographic.In 2014 Dr. Tyson hosted a reboot of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos.This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. I recently moved into a new home and needed new beds, and I purchased mattresses from Helix Sleep. It offers mattresses personalized to your preferences and sleeping style without costing thousands of dollars. Visit HelixSleep.com/TIM and take the simple 2-3 minute sleep quiz to get started, and the team there will match you to a mattress you’ll love.Their customer service makes all the difference. The mattress arrives within a week, and the shipping is completely free. You can try the mattress for 100 nights, and if you’re not happy, it’ll pick it up and offer a full refund. To personalize your sleep experience, visit HelixSleep.com/TIM and you’ll receive up to $125 off your custom mattress.This episode is also brought to you by ShipStation. Do you sell stuff online? Then you know what a pain the shipping process is. Whether you’re selling on eBay, Amazon, Shopify, or over 100 other popular selling channels, ShipStation was created to make your life easier. ShipStation lets you access all of your orders from one simple dashboard, it works with all of the major shipping carriers, locally and globally, including FedEx, UPS, and USPS.Tim Ferriss Show listeners get to try ShipStation free for 60 days by using promo code TIM. There’s no risk and you can start your free trial without even entering your credit card info. Just visit ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in TIM!***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at tim.blog/sponsor.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss

SCIENCE INSIDER WITH DAVID FREEMAN
Science Insider with David Freeman: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Show 1

SCIENCE INSIDER WITH DAVID FREEMAN

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 25:02


Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City. 

SCIENCE INSIDER WITH DAVID FREEMAN
Science Insider with David Freeman: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Show 2

SCIENCE INSIDER WITH DAVID FREEMAN

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 25:26


Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City. 

Science Salon
37. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson — Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military

Science Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 82:28


In this deep dive into the history of science and war, and the strange but productive alliances that have been formed over the centuries—particularly those between astrophysicists and politicians, governments, military, and corporations—Neil deGrasse Tyson and Michael Shermer cover centuries of history and the many facets of science policy that have brought us to the modern world of space telescopes, GPS, and the Internet, along with guided missiles, nuclear weapons, and smart bombs delivered by drones. The conversation focuses primarily on Tyson’s new book, Accessory to War, co-authored with his long-time Natural History editor Avis Lang, which is a serious scholarly work on a monumentally influential topic. Shermer also challenges Tyson on the relationship between resource scarcity and war, and when scientists like Werner von Braun and Edward Teller go too far in developing weapons of mass destruction, when “scientists know sin.” Tyson is at his best when pushed to go deep on serious subjects like these. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion. Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, and the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City. He is the host of the Cosmos television documentary series, and of his wildly popular Startalk podcast and National Geographic television show. His books include Death by Black Hole, Origins, The Sky is Not the Limit, The Pluto Files, Space Chronicles, and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list for 67 weeks. This remote Science Salon was recorded on September 5, 2018.  

Science at AMNH
2018 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: Artificial Intelligence

Science at AMNH

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2018 127:35


Isaac Asimov’s famous Three Laws of Robotics might be seen as early safeguards for our reliance on artificial intelligence, but as Alexa guides our homes and automated cars replace human drivers, are those Three Laws enough? In this podcast, listen in as a panel of experts led by host and moderator Neil deGrasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, discuss how A.I. is opening doors to limitless possibilities, and if we’re ready for them. You will hear from John Giannandrea of Google; Helen Greiner of the iRobot Corporation and CyPhy Works; Ruchir Puri of IBM Watson; Max Tegmark of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and Michael P. Wellman, of the University of Michigan. The 2018 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate took place at the Museum on February, 13 2018. A full transcript of this podcast is available here: https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/podcasts/2018-isaac-asimov-memorial-debate-artificial-intelligence A video version will be available on the Museum's YouTube channel tomorrow, February 16. To help other listeners find us, please subscribe to the Science@AMNH Podcast and leave us a review. The late Dr. Isaac Asimov, one of the most prolific and influential authors of our time, was a dear friend and supporter of the American Museum of Natural History. In his memory, the Hayden Planetarium is honored to host the annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate — generously endowed by relatives, friends, and admirers of Isaac Asimov and his work — bringing the finest minds in the world to the Museum each year to debate pressing questions on the frontier of scientific discovery. Proceeds from ticket sales of the Isaac Asimov Memorial Debates benefit the scientific and educational programs of the Hayden Planetarium.

Einstein A Go-Go
Einstein A Go-Go - 9 July 2017

Einstein A Go-Go

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2017 45:59


Einstein A Go Go - 9th July 2017Dr Linden, Dr Jen, Dr Chris KP, & Dr ShaneFirst guest: Neil Degrasse Tyson - ""American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Centre for Earth and Space in New York City. The centre is part of the American Museum of Natural History, where Tyson founded the Department of Astrophysics in 1997 and has been a research associate in the department since 2003.""""Not only are we in the universe, but the universe is in us""""We are not literally, but figuratively stardust""Second guest: Professor Mark Dawson, University of Melbourne""The ""gene hunting"" aspect of cancer research has for years been the stuff of headlines, thanks to discoveries like the mutations in several genes linked to a higher breast cancer risk.""News items: Ornithologists have discovered the Palm Cockatoo deliberately and repeatedly performs rhythmic beats to attract females. The link between the sense of smell and metabolism in mice, how your poo is related to your brain.Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including:Website, Facebook, Twitter, Podcastsand every Sunday at 11a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM

Science at AMNH
2016 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: Is the Universe a Simulation?

Science at AMNH

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2016 123:25


Listen in as a panel of experts discuss this theory, including David Chalmers, professor of philosophy at NYU, Zohreh Davoudi, theoretical physicist at MIT, James Gates, theoretical physicist at the University of Maryland, Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist at Harvard, and Max Tegmark, cosmologist from MIT. Host and moderator Neil deGrasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium leads this lively discussion about the merits and shortcomings of this provocative and revolutionary idea. The 2016 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate took place at the Museum on April 5, 2016. The late Dr. Isaac Asimov, one of the most prolific and influential authors of our time, was a dear friend and supporter of the American Museum of Natural History. In his memory, the Hayden Planetarium is honored to host the annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate — generously endowed by relatives, friends, and admirers of Isaac Asimov and his work — bringing the finest minds in the world to the Museum each year to debate pressing questions on the frontier of scientific discovery. Proceeds from ticket sales of the Isaac Asimov Memorial Debates benefit the scientific and educational programs of the Hayden Planetarium.

Science at AMNH
2015 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate with Neil deGrasse Tyson: Water, Water

Science at AMNH

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2015 107:49


Listen in on a discussion between a panel of experts, including Heidi Hammel, Executive Vice President of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy; Tess Russo, a hydrologist at Pennsylvania State University; Ellen Stofan, planetary geologist and Chief Scientist of NASA; Kathryn Sullivan, a geologist at NOAA; and Charles Wald, a retired general from the U.S. Air Force. Host and moderator Neil deGrasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, leads this lively conversation on the past, present, and future of water. The 2015 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate took place at the Museum on April 28, 2015. 

Science at AMNH
Frontiers Lecture: A Decade at Saturn with Carolyn Porco

Science at AMNH

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2014 97:28


In this lecture, Cassini Imaging Team Leader Carolyn Porco discusses the insights the spacecraft gave us into the nature of our planetary system, and Saturn itself. This lecture took place at the Hayden Planetarium on October 20, 2014, and was hosted by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium. Support for Hayden Planetarium Programs is provided by the Schaffner Family. Photo Credit: NASA

Point of Inquiry
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Communicating Science to the Public

Point of Inquiry

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2013 47:19


Point of Inquiry is on a short hiatus right now as we transition to a new podcast team. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the POI archives, featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, Susan Jacoby, and other luminaries in the science and secularism movement. Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of America’s leading spokespersons for science. The research areas he focuses on are star formation, exploding stars, dwarf galaxies, and the structure of our own galaxy, the Milky Way. In addition to many scholarly publications, Dr Tyson is one of America’s most respected science writers, and he writes a monthly column for Natural History magazine simply titled the “Universe.” Among his eight books is his memoir The Sky is Not the Limit: Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist; and also Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution, co-written with Donald Goldsmith. His most recent book is Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries. He is the on-camera host of PBS-NOVA’s program ScienceNow, which explore the frontiers of all the science that shapes our understanding of our place in the universe. He is the first occupant of the Frederick P. Rose Directorship of the Hayden Planetarium in Manhattan, where he also teaches.   In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Neil deGrasse Tyson examines various approaches to informal science education, his experiences teaching science through pop-culture media outlets, and controversies regarding science popularization. He explains his views on the implications of science for religious belief, questioning the strategy of science educators who seem to equate science and atheism. He also recounts the direct influence of Carl Sagan on his professional development.

Point of Inquiry
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Space Chronicles

Point of Inquiry

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2012 37:56


Host: Chris Mooney This week, Point of Inquiry is thrilled to welcome back one of our most popular guests: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the famed astrophysicist and Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. Last time we had him on, Dr. Tyson engaged in a wide ranging discussion about science communication and the place of science in America. This time, we focus in on his new book—Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier—and his call for revitalizing NASA and letting it play a central role in reconnecting America and science. Neil deGrasse Tyson is America's most pre-eminent science communicator. In addition to his work at the Hayden Planetarium and his books and television appearances, he is also the host of Star Talk Radio.

ID10T with Chris Hardwick
Neil deGrasse Tyson

ID10T with Chris Hardwick

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2011 63:21


Matt and I ventured to New York to chat up one of their favorite people Neil deGrasse Tyson, who is always the smartest person in the room. Any room. Dr. Tyson is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space. He also hosts NOVA scienceNOW on PBS and the ever enthralling StarTalk, which Mira and I were lucky enough to sit in on for the episode posting November 13th. Beyond all that, HE IS FUNNY. Like, actually hilarious. This ep covers everything from Cosmology to quarks with a side of space sex. We had damn near unhealthy amounts of fun and I hope to con Dr. Tyson to coming on again in the near future.

PNAS Science Sessions
Dark matter, dark energy, and the Chandra X-ray Observatory

PNAS Science Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2010 4:27


Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, host of "NOVA ScienceNOW," and the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium. Listen as Dr. Tyson discusses the extraordinary capabilities of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, and the nature of dark matter and dark energy.

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PNAS Science Sessions
Scientific credibility, public exposure, and irate third-graders

PNAS Science Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2010 4:55


Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, host of "NOVA ScienceNOW," and the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium. Listen as Dr. Tyson discusses the balance between scientific credibility and public exposure, and the pitfalls of challenging Pluto's status as a planet.

Point of Inquiry
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Communicating Science to the Public

Point of Inquiry

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2007 47:20


Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of America's leading spokespersons for science. The research areas he focuses on are star formation, exploding stars, dwarf galaxies, and the structure of our own galaxy, the Milky Way. In addition to many scholarly publications, Dr Tyson is one of America’s most respected science writers, and he writes a monthly column for Natural History magazine simply titled the “Universe.? Among his eight books is his memoir The Sky is Not the Limit: Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist; and also Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution, co-written with Donald Goldsmith. His most recent book is Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries. He is also the on-camera host of PBS-NOVA’s program ScienceNow, which explore the frontiers of all the science that shapes our understanding of our place in the universe. He is the first occupant of the Frederick P. Rose Directorship of the Hayden Planetarium in Manhattan, where he also teaches. In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Neil deGrasse Tyson examines various approaches to informal science education, his experiences teaching science through pop-culture media outlets, and controversies regarding science popularization. He explains his views on the implications of science for religious belief, questioning the strategy of science educators who seem to equate science and atheism. He also recounts the direct influence of Carl Sagan on his professional development.

Point of Inquiry
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Death by Black Hole

Point of Inquiry

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2007 31:02


Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of America's leading spokespersons for science. The research areas he focuses on are star formation, exploding stars, dwarf galaxies, and the structure of our own galaxy, the Milky Way. In addition to many scholarly publications, Dr Tyson is one of America's most respected science writers, and he writes a monthly column for Natural History magazine simply titled the "Universe." Among his eight books is his memoir The Sky is Not the Limit: Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist; and also Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution, co-written with Donald Goldsmith. He is the on-camera host of PBS-NOVA's program ScienceNow, which explore the frontiers of all the science that shapes our understanding of our place in the universe. He is the first occupant of the Frederick P. Rose Directorship of the Hayden Planetarium in Manhattan, where he also teaches. In this conversation with D.J. Grothe, Dr. Tyson explores the "popularization" of science, the ups and downs of science education, why scientists should be personally motivated to increase public science interest, whether his studies in astrophysics make him more or less religious, the "spirituality" of the scientific outlook, and other topics that he treats in his new book Death By Black Hole. He also talks about his experiences hosting PBS-NOVA's ScienceNow.