Pioneers in Science

On Thursday, June 3, 2010, from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Pioneers in Science gives middle and high school students the rare opportunity to interact with world-renowned scientists. In this installment, Nobel laureate and NASA astrophysicist John Mather—whose groundbreaking research has greatly advanced our understanding of the origin of the universe—will meet live and online with local New York City-area students and others, including schools in Africa and Kansas, in a discussion hosted by Carl Zimmer.