Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Summary
Neil deGrasse Tyson was born on October 5, 1958[1], in Manhattan[2]. He has worked as an astrophysicist[3], science writer[4], teacher[5], science communicator[6], and cosmologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51,139 views/month, #2,607 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Cyril deGrasse Tyson[9]
- Mother: Sunchita Tyson Feliciano[10]
- Spouse: Alice Young[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: philosopher[14], non-fiction writer[15], physicist[16], astronomer[17], Trekkie[18], actor[19], author[20]
- Field of work: astrophysics[21], physical cosmology[22], cosmology[23]
- Employer: Hayden Planetarium[24], University of Maryland[25], PBS[26], The Planetary Society[27]
- Educated at: Harvard University[28], University of Texas at Austin[29], Bronx High School of Science[30], Harvard College[31], Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences[32], Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy[33]
- Doctoral advisor: Robert Michael Rich[34]
- Award received: Isaac Asimov Science Award[35], Knight Innovation Award[36], NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal[37], NAS Public Welfare Medal[38], Hubbard Medal[39], Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication[40], Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry[41], Science Writing Award[42], Dwight Nicholson Medal for Outreach[43], Carl Sandburg Literary Award[44]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[45], American Astronomical Society[46], American Physical Society[47]
- Religion or worldview: agnosticism[48]
- Influenced by: Isaac Newton[49], Carl Sagan[50]
- Sex or gender: male[51]
- Movement: agnosticism[52]
- Commons category: Neil deGrasse Tyson[53]
- Academic degree: doctorate[54]
- Residence: Tribeca[55]
- Family name: Tyson[56]
- Given name: Neil[57], deGrasse[58]
- Official website: http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson[59]
- Topic's main category: Category:Neil deGrasse Tyson[60]
- Work location: United States[61]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Neil deGrasse Tyson include Indirana tysoni[62], a taxon[63] and 13123 Tyson[64], an asteroid[65].
Why It Matters
Neil deGrasse Tyson has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Works attributed to him include Astrophysics for People in a Hurry[68], a literary work[69], founded in 2017[70]; Death by Black Hole[71], a literary work[72]; Welcome to the Universe[73], a literary work[74]; and The Pluto Files[75], a written work[76]. Entities named for him include Indirana tysoni[62], a taxon[63] and 13123 Tyson[64], an asteroid[65].
FAQs
Where was Neil deGrasse Tyson born?
Neil deGrasse Tyson's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
Who were Neil deGrasse Tyson's parents?
Neil deGrasse Tyson's father was Cyril deGrasse Tyson[9]. Neil deGrasse Tyson's mother was Sunchita Tyson Feliciano[10].
Who was Neil deGrasse Tyson married to?
Neil deGrasse Tyson's spouses include Alice Young[11].
What did Neil deGrasse Tyson do for work?
Neil deGrasse Tyson worked as an astrophysicist[3], science writer[4], teacher[5], science communicator[6], and cosmologist[7].
Where did Neil deGrasse Tyson go to school?
Neil deGrasse Tyson was educated at Harvard University[28], University of Texas at Austin[29], Bronx High School of Science[30], and Harvard College[31].
What awards did Neil deGrasse Tyson receive?
Honors received include Isaac Asimov Science Award[35], Knight Innovation Award[36], NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal[37], and NAS Public Welfare Medal[38].