Thursday, April 9, 2026

A Conversation with Bill Nye (H. Lee Scott Speakers Series)

Nye is best known as the host of the Emmy-winning series “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” which helped introduce a generation to science through humor and accessibility. 

Today, he is a leading advocate for scientific literacy and evidence-based education. He continues to bring his love of science and flair for comedy to every appearance — deftly translating complex issues to help inspire audiences of all ages to engage with and improve our world.

Nye currently serves as CEO of The Planetary Society, the world’s largest non-governmental space organization. He is the host and executive producer of “The End is Nye” on Peacock and the science podcast “Science Rules! with Bill Nye.”

He has authored three New York Times bestselling books and has appeared on numerous television programs and films.

During his Pitt State presentation, Nye will address topics including space and planetary science, climate change, environmental issues, and science education.