The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers

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   “The universe called me.”
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  Science:
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  Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist who shares his love of the universe with every single person who’ll listen.
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  Secret:
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  Neil is a cosmic tie (and vest) collector.  He literally wears the universe!
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  When I look Up
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 Nine-year-old Neil deGrasse Tyson looks up and the universe calls him for a lifetime.
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 Wearing the Universe
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 Neil deGrasse Tyson wears the universe on his cosmic-themed ties and vests.
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 30 Second Science with Neil deGrasse Tyson
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 We give Neil deGrasse Tyson 30 seconds to describe his science and he does "The Matrix" dance.
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 10 Questions for Neil deGrasse Tyson
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 We ask Neil deGrasse Tyson 10 questions and watch him on Comedy Central.
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    Neil deGrasse Tyson Walks The Dog
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    Visit Neil’s Cosmic Office!
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    Is The World Coming To An End?
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    Lion and Tigers, Colbert, Oh My!
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 About Neil deGrasse Tyson
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 Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Nature History.
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