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GoCubsGo

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3. And, Alan Alda.

Reply to mainer (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 15, 2012, 01:35 PM

Feb 2012

He hosted a show related to Scientific American magazine on PBS. I wish they'd bring it back.

Part of me wants to add Mayim Bialek to that list, given her PhD in neuroscience. But, her "Farrah Fowler" character plays right into all of the negative stereotypes about scientists.

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Best Supporting Role: 8 Celebs Who Promote Science [View all] G_j Feb 2012 OP

Don't forget Bill Nye, the Science Guy! mainer Feb 2012 #1

And, Alan Alda. GoCubsGo Feb 2012 #3

I'd include Miyam Bialik of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory NoGOPZone Feb 2012 #2

intriguingly, SAS is a puppet tied to a pseudo-Trotskyite corporatist cult MisterP Feb 2012 #4

Morgan Freeman - his series "Through the Wormhole" is wonderful csziggy Feb 2012 #5

And let's not forget cbrer Feb 2012 #6