Bill Nye to speak at URI in October

PROVIDENCE – The University of Rhode Island announced Thursday that Bill Nye will speak at its Alumni and Family Weekend Friday, Oct. 20.

In addition to his own contributions to science, Nye is well known for his Emmy-winning program “Bill Nye the Science Guy” which imparted scientific lessons primarily to children in a humorous manner.

Besides his television program which aired for 5 seasons, Nye has penned 5 children’s books covering various areas of science as well as New York Times Bestsellers in 2014 and 2015 on evolution and climate change respectively.

Nye will perform at URI’s Ryan Center during the school’s annual Alumni and Family Weekend, part of broader celebrations of the University’s 125th anniversary. Ticket sales open for URI students beginning Thursday Sept. 7 with tickets opening to the public a day later.

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Kyle Borowski is a PBN contributing writer.