Neil deGrasse Tyson Set to Speak at Montana State University on March 4

Renowned astrophysicist, cosmologist, TV host, and author Neil deGrasse Tyson will lecture at MSU's Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m.

A press release from Montana State University states,

Host of the Fox and National Geographic popular “Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey,” Tyson is currently the Frederick P. Rose director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space. His ability to explain science in dynamic ways, and his charismatic speaking style, have made him a popular figure in American media. He was host of PBS’ “Nova ScienceNow” program, was a writer for Natural History magazine and is a frequent guest on “CBS This Morning.” Tyson announced last week that he will have his own talk show on the National Geographic Channel, titled “Star Talk.” He has also appeared on numerous talk shows such as “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report” and “Real Time with Bill Maher” as well as hit television series such as “The Big Bang Theory” and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”

Tickets for the lecture go on sale this Friday, January 23 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 for students, $25 for the general public, and $100 for VIP tickets, which includes front rows seating and post-show meet-and-greet reception with Tyson.

Tickets will be available at all Bobcat ticket outlets, including the Bobcat Ticket Office, Rosauers, the AskUs Desk at the SUB, by calling 994-CATS (2287) or (800) 325-7328 and online at ticketswest.com. There will be a handling charge per ticket for those ordered over the phone, online or at Rosauers. For more information, call (406) 994-7275.