Scientist, engineer, comedian, inventor, and New York Times bestselling author Bill Nye “The Science Guy” will debut his new book, “Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World,” during an interview with WHYY host Maiken Scott at the Franklin Institute on Monday, November 9.
Tickets for the event in the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial at the Franklin Institute are $65 per person, including a signed book. Tickets also include admission to Institute’s exhibition Changing Earth, which explores how choices and response to Earth’s many changes will impact civilization’s future on Earth.
Guests are also invited to take part in exploratory activities developed as part of the Franklin Institute’s signature climate science project Climate Urban System Partnership (CUSP) prior to the talk.
“Bill Nye has become a cultural icon and a true testament of an optimistic voice in science that has the ability to empower and invoke change,” explains Larry Dubinski, President and CEO of the Franklin Institute. “Generations have followed his work and heeded his vision, and we look forward to welcoming Bill Nye to The Franklin Institute and continuing to present impactful science discussions through 2016.”
”Many people remember the science lessons they learned on Bill Nye’s PBS series,” said WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo. “It’s great to have the opportunity to share his latest thinking with the WHYY audience.
The Franklin Institute plans to carry the momentum of Bill Nye’s Philadelphia appearance and his enlightening look at climate change through next year with the January 20 launch of a three–part science lecture series tackling similar subjects of high interest among the general and scientific population. With full details to be released shortly, topics will include the future of food and genetically modified organisms, the viability of life on Mars and other planets, and the issues surrounding vaccine exemptions. Led by scientists at the Franklin Institute, the series promises to deliver world–renowned speakers to Philadelphia to discuss and dissect the subjects that are most talked about, most debated, and highest–ranking among societal concerns—all designed with the prospect of invoking thought and consideration.
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