Last month on campus we had our student environmental forum. As an intern of those who host these forums twice a year (one for the faculty and one for students), I was able to participate in the planning process. We had Bill Nye (the science guy) as our keynote speaker and featured demonstrations from environmentally conscience groups across campus. Prior to the event the student planners were able to have dinner and chat with Bill Nye. This would prove to be an experience I would never forget.
Throughout dinner, Nye was interested in hearing what our majors and extracurricular activities were, what career path we were heading for and why/how we got interested in environmental issues. Nye told us how he felt about some current issues and how he has been able to live his life greener. His efforts and thoughts were encouraging. It showed that it is not just the ‘average Joe’ trying to conserve electricity to save himself money. But, it is a movement and a consensus from people everywhere that there is a problem and action needs to be taken.
He had many great tips for us students and he had a refreshing perspective on many issues. As the keynote speaker to over 4,000 students at the university, he shared those tips and perspectives and I hope each member of the audience took something away with them that they can use in their own life.
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