Have you seen Bill Nye?

Bill Nye, The Science Guy (Photo:Paige Harris)

Greetings! Thanks for checking out the back of the Celeb Milk Carton. Today’s runaway celeb will be a little different than usual, but I chose him because I love him, and I have a MAJOR biology exam on Thursday.  I used to tune in to this wacky guy’s show daily; he made learning science fun! This guy is William Sanford Nye, better known as Bill Nye, the Science Guy.

Nye is a famous science educator, comedian, actor, mechanical engineer, and television host. He graduated from Cornell University in 1977 and began his career as the star of training films, which focused on the development of a hydraulic pressure resonance suppressor.

He told the St. Petersburg Times in 1999 that he applied to be a NASA astronaut every few years, but he was always rejected. He may not have become an astronaut, but his rise to fame came when he became the host of the children’s educational program “Bill Nye, the Science Guy.” The show was composed of 100 episodes that aired from 1993 to 1998.

Cover of "Bill Nye, The Science Guy" game.  (Photo: GiantBomb.com) 

He was chosen for the job because of his popularity on “Back to the Future: The Animated Series.” His role in this series was nonspeaking; he would just go through he science demonstrations using Christopher Lloyd’s voice-over. He finally got his chance to step in front of the camera as The Science Guy.

Episode of "Back to the Future: The Animated Series" (Video: YouTube)

Each episode of “Bill Nye, the Science Guy” was created to teach a different science topic to preteens, but everyone loved the show. The show brought in pop culture, and demonstrated science in interesting, new ways.

The theme song for the show was so catchy and hip! People still remember the theme song today. According to D Magazine,  music artist Ynfynt Scroll remixed the song to a “club edit” on March 13, 2012.

"Bill Nye, the Science Guy" theme song remixed. (Soundcloud)

Nye was not only the host, but he was also the writer and producer for the entire series. His character ,The Science Guy, is a funny guy who wears a lab coat and bow tie EVERY episode. He is very smart and always extremely eager to teach science.

The show was so popular that it is still used in schools today.  Nye has even won six Emmy awards for it. Here’s a clip from one of my favorite episodes, “Lakes and Ponds.” It features a parody of “Tha Crossroads” by rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.

Clip of the parody of "Tha Corssroads." (Video: YouTube)

Because of the show’s success, Nye was featured as The Science Guy alongside Ellen DeGeneres in “Ellens Energy Adventure”, a Disney World attraction.

Ellen Energy Adventure located at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. (Photo: Chip&Co)

After the show, Nye continued educating others about science through entertainment. He has created other educational shows such as “The Eyes of Nye”  and guest-starred in various shows and specials including “Numb3ers,” “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” and “The Dr. Oz Show.”

Clip from "The Eyes of Nye" (Video: YouTube)

His list of accomplishments is never-ending. He is a graduate of Cornell with a Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He holds three Honorary Doctorate degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Goucher College, and Johns Hopkins. He has also delivered commencement addresses at the University of California Santa Barbara, Goucher, Hopkins, Harvey Mudd College and Caltech.

His most impressive work in science education has to be his dedication to bettering the world around him. Bill joined the American Optometric Association in a multimedia advertising campaign to educate parents on the importance of getting their children a comprehensive eye examination.

Nye advocates the American Optometric Asscoiation. (Video: YouTube)

In October 2009, Nye recorded a YouTube video advocating clean energy climate change legislation on behalf of Al Gore's Repower America campaign.

Nye advocates Al Gore's "Repower America" campaign. (Video:YouTube)

Now, Nye travels all across the country, speaking to youth and adults about science.  Ohio State University’s student newspaper, The Lantern, reported that Nye was scheduled to speak there on May 21, 2012.

Bill Nye speaking at the Los Angeles Public Library on October 8, 2009. (Photo :Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Jumpstart)

He also currently serves as chair of the board at the Planetary Society, which he described as “the world’s largest non-governmental space organization,” according to Science News.

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Bill Nye at The Planetary Society booth, USA Science & Engineering Festival, Washington, DC. October 24, 2010. (Photo:Adam Fagen)

Well we may not have The Science Guy anymore, but as long as Bill Nye continues striving to make the world a better place, I am happy!

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) greets Bill Nye (R), during a science fair event in the East Room at the White House on February 7, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo:Getty Images) 

Case Closed.

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