Have a Science Question? Get The Answer From A Guy with Science In His Name! Bill Nye the Science Guy Is Here to Answer Your Questions on the Toshiba Vision Screen Over Times Square and on Facebook!

Toshiba (http://facebook.com/ToshibaInnovation) and The Planetary Society (http://planetary.org) are pleased to announce the Bill Nye: Consider the Following on Toshiba Vision Facebook app (http://facebook.com/ToshibaInnovation?sk=app_317463144933765). This unique, educational initiative was created to promote the fun aspects of science and answer some of science's greatest mysteries. People can send their science questions directly to Bill at the Toshiba Innovation Facebook Page. Response has been so good, that the original November 30^th submission deadline has been pushed back to December 16^th, so keep those queries rolling in.

For this series, Bill is re-creating the popular Consider the Following segment from his award winning educational series, Bill Nye the Science Guy (http://billnye.com). After initial submissions, visitors will vote on their favorite questions to be answered by Bill with a short video showcased on the giant Toshiba Vision screen in Times Square and on the Toshiba Innovation Facebook page. The first installment will air January 18^th with new episodes appearing weekly into the New Year.

Noted Toshiba’s Eddie Temistokle, Senior Corporate Communications Manager, “Since we launched Toshiba Vision in Times Square in 2008, we have looked for innovative content to fill the screen. We’re especially pleased that this program not only utilizes the Times Square screen so effectively, but ties in with the online community we are fostering through our expanding Toshiba Innovation Facebook page. This allows everyone, no matter where they live, to share in Toshiba’s commitment to promote the wonders of science and innovation. And who better than Bill Nye to partner with to help spark people’s interest in Science?”

Bill Nye the Science Guy, Executive Director of The Planetary Society, noted: “One of the things I have always loved about science is that with every new answer, there are always many more questions. The beauty and joy of science is in the constant search for understanding. With Consider the Following On Toshiba Vision, I’m looking forward to really having a dialogue with everyday people curious about the world around them. Our goal is to increase science literacy and have lots of fun at the same time!”