William Sanford Nye: The Science Guy

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My communication hero is William Sanford Nye, most commonly known as Bill Nye the Science Guy. He is best known for his role in the popular television series Bill Nye The Science Guy that was targeted to engage a young audience in order to bring about a passion and understanding for the sciences. During the show, Bill spoke in terms easy to understand without undermining the science behind what he was saying. During interviews, Bill steers away from any jargon, using common words and phrases to explain his demonstrations. Bill is an ethical communicator showing empathy through his writing. He communicates with academic integrity and honesty, giving credit where credit is due.

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