Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Receives the 2007 AAAS Public Understanding of Science and Technology Award

AAAS has named astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, as winner of the 2007 AAAS Public Understanding of Science and Technology Award.

Tyson was cited for his passionate commitment, sustained excellence, and dynamic leadership in engaging the public in the frontiers of science. He will receive the award during a 16 February ceremony at the 2008 AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston.

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