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After reading through my blog, you will see frequent references to Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator. It’s not only for his exemplary presentations, his affable qualities, or his vast knowledge of the universe, but for the way he entices you to be all that you can be. The way he inspires you to explore your surroundings, and to keep learning no matter the circumstances.

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Actually, the reason this struck a chord with me was because when I was teaching basic programming at Novi High School (night school), I was often asked, “What good is this going to do me?” or “When will I ever use this?” And I would answer in a similar fashion to Neil’s response.

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