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Birth
Born in Manhattan, New York City, NY -
Graduated from the Bronx High School of Science
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Earned a Bachelor's in Physics from Harvard University
Sometime before 1991. -
Earned Doctorate in Astrophysics from Harvard
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Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive
Named the Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive by People Magazine -
Appointed for Future of US Aerospace Industry
By former President George W. Bush. 12-member cabinet. -
Awarded the Medal of Excelence
Awarded by Colombia University. -
9/11
lived near the world trade center and was an i witness to the 9/11 attacks. -
NPR contestant
particiapted in a radio quiz on NPR called Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me. -
Klopsteg Memorial Award
He was awarded the Klopsteg Memorial Award -
anniversary of apollo 11
hosted the 40th anniversary celebration of Apollo 11 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington. -
Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
This is awarded to those who have made significant contributions to public awareness of space programs. -
The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet (
He wrote thsi book basically explaining how pluto is not a planet -
released his 10th book called Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier
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Awarded Critics Chioce Television Award
For best Reality Show Host.