He is not only one of the most influential technology leaders at present but is also considered one of the most important men in the world of science. Given this, it was no surprise when Time Magazine named him one of the most influential people in the world in ; the same year he won the Klopsteg Memorial Award from the American Association of Physics Teachers. Growing up in the city, little Neil attended public schools that eventually culminated in his graduation from Bronx High School of Science.
In Neil, who is also famous as a science communicator, author, and actor, was awarded the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication and the Hubbard Medal of the National Geographical Society. This was for the scientific book he published that same year — Astrophysics for People in a Rush.
For a month, the book remained at the top of the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list. While there are many other thumbs up that we cannot fully outline here, we would not like to miss the opportunity to point out that Neil Degrasse Tyson has received no less than 20 honorary doctorates from various famous universities; that the International Astronomical Union renamed Asteroid KA to Tyson to honor him, and that he has been honored with the highest award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA that NASA can bestow on a non-governmental citizen, namely the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal.
For obvious reasons, when it was necessary for the United States of America to understand the future of its aerospace industry, President Bush chose Tyson as one of the guys to work in a member commission to get the job done. These days, Tyson is one of the most in-demand science experts. He gives talks across the country and is a media favorite whenever there is an important science issue in the news.
Tyson is known for his ability to make difficult concepts accessible to every audience, his oratory skills and his sense of humor, which has led to appearances on such shows as Real Time with Bill Maher , The Colbert Report and The Daily Show. In , Tyson began hosting the podcast StarTalk Radio , a science-based talk show that features comedic co-hosts.
In , Tyson hosted and served as the executive editor of a episode television series entitled Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey. The series rebooted the classic science documentary, Cosmos. The original version featured Carl Sagan as host and provided a general audience with a greater understanding of the origin of life and our universe. After breaking down complex scientific concepts in Astrophysics for People in a Hurry , he followed with a collection of his responses to fans and critics in Letters from an Astrophysicist In late , the religion and spirituality website Patheos reported that three women had accused the popular astrophysicist of sexual misconduct, with one claiming she had been drugged and raped by Tyson back in Tyson responded with a lengthy Facebook post in which he disputed each woman's account of events and said he welcomed further investigations.
In August , the Fox and National Geographic networks, which air Cosmos and StarTalk , released a joint statement that said they had concluded investigations and would continue to feature Tyson's programs. The couple has two kids, Miranda and Travis. We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives.
Mike Tyson is a former heavyweight boxing champion who's served jail time and known for biting Evander Holyfield's ear during a fight. An American astrophysicist, cosmologist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator, Neil is a central figure at the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City.
An expert on astrophysics, Neil has written 16 books to date and is one of the most celebrated authority on his subject. Even though Neil has been married to Alice Young for a long time, he seldom talks about his wife. In this article, we take a closer look at what little is known about Alice Young. Alice Young was born in , in the United States of America. Details of her early life, parents, and siblings do not exist in the media. Alice took to science as a very young kid and has been at it ever since.
After graduating from a local high school, Alice attended Rice University. After finishing her undergraduate and graduate studies from Rice University, Alice wanted to pursue her Ph.
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