Bill Nye the Science Guy accepts engineering award in Chicago

By ABC7
February 21, 2014 (CHICAGO)

Nye was honored for his work to help people understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work.

Other recipients of the Washington Award include Neil Armstrong, Henry Ford and Orville Wright.

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