DR. NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: THE SEARCH FOR LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2027 - 7:30PM
Born and raised in New York City, Neil deGrasse Tyson rose from the classrooms of the Bronx High School of Science to earn a BA in Physics from Harvard and a PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia. Today, he serves as the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, where he continues to shape the public understanding of science while advancing astrophysical research.
A trusted voice at the intersection of science and public policy, Tyson has twice been appointed by President George W. Bush to advise the nation on the future of space exploration and aerospace innovation, and he has served on NASA’s Advisory Council. His leadership has helped guide ambitious national space initiatives while keeping science grounded in practical vision and public engagement.
Tyson is one of the most influential science communicators of our time. As host and executive science editor of the Emmy Award–winning series Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey, he introduced a new generation to the wonders of the universe, continuing the legacy of Carl Sagan’s original series. He is also the creator and host of StarTalk, the popular science podcast and television program that blends astrophysics with pop culture, humor, and celebrity conversation — making complex ideas accessible to millions worldwide.
A prolific author, Tyson has written numerous New York Times bestselling books, including Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, The Pluto Files, and Starry Messenger. His contributions to science literacy have earned him 27 honorary doctorates, the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, and even an asteroid named in his honor. Through research, writing, and media, Tyson continues to inspire curiosity about our place in the cosmos — reminding audiences that the universe is not just something we study, but something we are part of.
Born and raised in New York City, Neil deGrasse Tyson rose from the classrooms of the Bronx High School of Science to earn a BA in Physics from Harvard and a PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia. Today, he serves as the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, where he continues to shape the public understanding of science while advancing astrophysical research.
A trusted voice at the intersection of science and public policy, Tyson has twice been appointed by President George W. Bush to advise the nation on the future of space exploration and aerospace innovation, and he has served on NASA’s Advisory Council. His leadership has helped guide ambitious national space initiatives while keeping science grounded in practical vision and public engagement.
Tyson is one of the most influential science communicators of our time. As host and executive science editor of the Emmy Award–winning series Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey, he introduced a new generation to the wonders of the universe, continuing the legacy of Carl Sagan’s original series. He is also the creator and host of StarTalk, the popular science podcast and television program that blends astrophysics with pop culture, humor, and celebrity conversation — making complex ideas accessible to millions worldwide.
A prolific author, Tyson has written numerous New York Times bestselling books, including Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, The Pluto Files, and Starry Messenger. His contributions to science literacy have earned him 27 honorary doctorates, the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, and even an asteroid named in his honor. Through research, writing, and media, Tyson continues to inspire curiosity about our place in the cosmos — reminding audiences that the universe is not just something we study, but something we are part of.
