Conversations with Scientists & Astronauts

These scientists are passionate about the work they do! Students have the opportunity to ask questions of experts in their field, such as Astronaut Charles F. Bolden, Astronaut Charles M. Duke, Jr., Scientist, Inventor & Nobel Laureate Dr. Charles H. Townes, Paleontologist Dr. Jack Horner, Biochemist & Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Kary Mullis, Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Astronaut Susan Leigh Still Kilrain!  

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, director of the Hayden Planetarium, an author, and host of PBS' NOVA ScienceNOW. In his discussion with students, he talks about his lifelong interest in...
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

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In Part 2, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is asked about the American space program no longer leading, in comparison to other countries. When asked where we should go with space exploration in the future, Dr...

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