Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Director of the Hayden Planetarium, Best-Selling Author and Host of COSMOS

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Dr. Tyson is the Frederick P. Rose Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, a best-selling author and go-to person for media when a cosmic phenomenon needs explaining. He hosted the PBS program NOVA ScienceNOW for five seasons, and in 2013, will host COSMOS, a 13-part TV documentary currently being produced for FOX network. His latest book due out Feb. 27, is titled Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier. He is a former member of the Space Foundation board of directors, is a recipient of the Space Foundation's Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award and currently serves as an honorary director of the Space Foundation. Tyson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics from Harvard University; a Master of Arts degree in astronomy from the University of Texas; a Master of Philosophy degree from Columbia University; and a doctorate in astrophysics from Columbia University. 

Participating Events

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  • 8:30AM
    Symposium Launch Keynote
    General Program
    Location:
    International Center: Main Stage
    Featured Speaker:
    Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Director of the Hayden Planetarium, Best-Selling Author and Host of COSMOS

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