Astronomer Phil Plait talks to faculty at Tyler Junior College about why their students will still have to do their homework after 2012.
Dr. Plait began a career in public outreach and education with the Bad Astronomy website and blog, debunking bad science and popular misconceptions. The book Bad Astronomy was released in 2002, followed in 2008 by Death From The Skies! Dr. Plait's television show, Phil Plait's Bad Universe premiered on the Discovery Channel in September 2010.
Dr. Plait has given dozens of talks about science and pseudoscience across the US and internationally. He uses images, audio, and video clips in an entertaining and informative
multimedia presentation packed with humor and backed by solid science.
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