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"Science Bob" Pflugfelder      

Science Communicator, Teacher, Author & Television Personality

"Science Bob "​ Pflugfelder is a science communicator, teacher, maker, author, and presenter who knows how to make the world of science come alive in a big way. He regularly appears on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," and "Live With Kelly & Mark." He has also appeared on "Join Or Die With Craig Ferguson," "Good Morning America," "The Today Show," and others, as well as guest starring as himself on several episodes of Nickelodeon's "Nicky, Ricky Dicky, & Dawn." Pflugfelder has also appeared on television internationally in Japan, Rome, and Singapore and is the holder of five Guinness World Records.

Pflugfelder shares his excitement for science at many science and maker events, including The World Science Festival, The White House Science Fair, the USA Science & Engineering Festival, The Singapore Science Festival, World MakerFaire, and MakerFaire Rome.

His popular "Nick & Tesla" children's book series has encouraged many elementary and middle school students to read and build their own gadgets. To date, the series has been translated into 10 languages.

Articles on Pflugfelder's experiments have appeared in People Magazine, Nickelodeon Magazine, Emmy Magazine, Popular Science, Disney's Family Fun, and WIRED.

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STEM (STEAM) Education

How does the STEAM movement help young students prepare for 21st century skills? How does the Scientific Method work and how can innovation, learning from failure, and following your passions change the world?

Science Demonstrations And Innovations

A program full of demonstrations, stories, and insights of how the Scientific Method brings about innovations to change the world and inspire others.

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