A Conversation with Bill Nye

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Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1711 S Homer, Pittsburg, KS, United States, Kansas 66762 | Pittsburg, KS

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Bill Nye, renowned scientist, inventor, and TV personality, will speak on April 9 at the Bicknell Center Family for the Arts as part of the ongoing Scott Speaker Series.
Tickets on sale Monday, Jan. 12.
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.
On May 8, Shark Tank entrepreneur Daymond John will speak.
Tickets:
$5 for students
$10 for faculty, staff, and seniors
$15 for the general public
Purchase:
At the PSU Ticket Office, located inside the Weede Building, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Online at pittstate.edu/tickets
By calling 620-235-4796
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