Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Addresses GEMS Dubai American Academy Students

Over 100 high school students from GEMS American Academy had the unique chance to discuss astronomy and the cosmos with Neil deGrasse Tyson - world prominent American astrophysicist and area expert - that believes the concept of space has the power to influence young minds.

Currently the host & narrator for Universe: A SpaceTime Odyssey, Tyson is the fifth head of the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He is likewise a research associate of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History.

Tyson's professional research study include celebrity development, exploding celebrities, dwarf galaxies, and the framework of our Galaxy, and was welcomed to the World Government Summit 2018 in the UAE to speak about the future of human space colonisation and related topics.

At GEMS Dubai American Academy, Tyson encouraged students to go after points that offer their passions, that could not show up on a test rating. He highlighted that creativity needs to be nurtured and asked teachers to not only instruct web content, yet to promote interest.

Tyson explained: "It doesnt matters not exactly what you teach. There are bodies of knowledge anywhere. A school has to ensure that the worst day of your life is the last day of school. And when you get out, that is the start of your education, not the end. If institutions accomplish that, you could transform the world overnight."

Tammy Murphy, Superintendent of GEMS Dubai American Academy, said: "We are exceptionally satisfied that we had the ability to give our students the chance to engage with one of the leading minds in the world. We believe that possibilities similar to this are just what assists to additional nurture the brilliant in every child. We might see the exhilaration in every student as they asked their concerns to Mr Tyson."