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Christopher Nolan
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s thought-provoking films, such as “Interstellar” and “Tenet,” ignited curiosity in scientific concepts. Nolan expressed his gratitude: “Thank you to STARMUS. The relationship between art and science is incredibly important, and in my work, I’ve taken pleasure in trying to communicate what I have learned about science from scientists and how truth […]
David Attenborough
Legendary broadcaster and natural historian Sir David Attenborough’s work has educated and inspired generations to care about our planet. Attenborough commented, “Greatly complimented to have been awarded the Stephen Hawking Medal. Effective science communication is crucial in our fight to preserve the natural world.”
Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall is the world’s foremost authority on chimpanzees, having closely observed their behavior for the past quarter century in the jungles of the Gombe Game Reserve in Africa, living in the chimps’ environment and gaining their confidence. Her observations and discoveries are intemationally heralded. Her research and writing have made, and are making, revolutionary […]
Gitanjali Rao
Gitanjali Rao is an inventor, an aspiring scientist, author, speaker and an active promoter of STEM around the world. She was recognized as America’s Top Young Scientist in 2017, and was a recipient of an EPA Presidential award for her patented invention of an innovative lead contamination detection tool. Gitanjali is also the inventor of […]
Brian May
Brian May, CBE (born 19 July 1947) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, astrophysicist, and photographer. He is best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen. He uses a home-built electric guitar called the Red Special. His compositions for the band include “We Will Rock You”, “Tie Your Mother Down”, “I Want It All”, “Fat Bottomed Girls”, […]
Diane Ackerman
Poet, essayist, and naturalist, Diane Ackerman is the author of over two dozen highly acclaimed works of nonfiction and poetry, including the bestsellers, “A Natural History of the Senses, “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” and “The Human Age” — books beloved by millions of readers all over the world. In prose so rich and evocative that one […]
Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. His mother, Marion Moon, was the daughter of an Army Chaplain and his father Edwin Eugene Aldrin was an aviation pioneer. Buzz graduated one year early from Montclair High School and he attended the US Military Academy at West Point, graduating third in his class with a […]
Brian Eno
Brian Eno is a musician, composer, record producer, singer, writer, and visual artist. He is best known for his pioneering work in electronic and ambient music as well as his contributions to rock, worldbeat, chance, and generative music styles. A self-described “non-musician,” Eno has helped to pioneer a variety of novel recording techniques and conceptual […]
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson was born and raised in New York City where he was educated in the public schools clear through his graduation from the Bronx High School of Science. Tyson went on to earn his BA in Physics from Harvard and his PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia. Tyson’s professional research interests are broad, but […]