Tyson, Neil deGrasse
1958-present · Contribution: 1991-present
Astrophysics research (stellar evolution, galactic structure and astronomy, cosmology) and public science communication; director of the Hayden Planetarium, overseeing its $210M reconstruction
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Impact on the world
One of the world's most prominent science communicators — author ('Astrophysics for People in a Hurry') and host of 'Cosmos' and 'StarTalk' — who has broadened public engagement with astronomy; helped drive the reclassification of Pluto.
Life & background
African-American astrophysicist born Oct 5, 1958 in New York City. BA in physics, Harvard (1980); MA, University of Texas at Austin; PhD in astrophysics, Columbia (1991). Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium (American Museum of Natural History) since 1996.
Sources
- Encyclopædia Britannica; American Museum of Natural History; The Planetary Society
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