personal reflections
Radio Freethinker
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Interview on Radio Freethinker, a skeptic's podcast, with comments on science communication, Carl Sagan, Pluto, and space exploration.
Stephen Colbert Interview - Montclair Kimberley Academy

A discussion about science, society, and the universe with Stephen Colbert, who is out of character, at the Kimberley Academy in Montclair, New Jersey.
Carl Sagan's Influence on Neil Tyson

I discuss my personal experience with Carl Sagan and how he influenced my career.
Arizona PBS Horizon Interview

A discussion of Pluto, life int he universe, Carl Sagan, and science literacy.
Voice of America
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Voice of America News profile with Adam Phillips.
Happy Birthday, NASA
Dr. Tyson wished NASA a happy 50th birthday.
Happy Birthday, NASA

Neil deGrasse Tyson is the same age as NASA, and both have come a long way in 50 years.
Pursuing a Science Career

Advice on pursuing a career in science, encountering challenges, and communicating science.
Point of Inquiry: Communicating Science to the Public

Topics include approaches to informal science education, teaching science through pop-culture media outlets, and science and religion.
Bringing Astrophysics Down to Earth
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Profile by the Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons (AARP) which touches on science literacy, outreach, and personal reflections.
