From DrShawn
Don Herbert was without doubt the greatest citizen scientist educator of all time. He pioneered the whole concept of teaching science on television, and he helped millions of kids understand and admire science and what scientists do. Herbert had such a natural and affable style and his work with kids was just wonderful. Labrats is borrowing a great deal from his example. As we continue to develop our training materials, we hold Mr. Wizard to be the ultimate standard for our mentors to emulate.
Every Wednesday at around 7:30PM a wonderful group of my fellow "geeks" meets at the Country House Restaurant just north of Fermilab on Kirk Street in Batavia, Illinois. We talk science and show off our latest creations, not to mention eat, drink and generally be merry. We all pitched a heartfelt toast to Mr. Wizard this week. I hope every one who cares about science education will take a moment to reflect on how this one visionary man changed the world.
To Mr. Wizard!
Shawn Carlson
From CAC_VP_Mike
I can remember watching Mr. Wizard throughout my life (mainly in re-run), and I have to say that I always managed to learn something new. I will still make it a point to watch him anytime the show is re-broadcast. Yes the show was geared for kids, but I believe it was Richard Feynman who once said that "as children we all ask the question 'why' .... as we get older we lose that childlike wonder at the world around us. Physicists never seem to lose that inner child, and are always filled with wonder while still asking 'why'". This is true for not only physicists, but for ALL lovers of science. Here’s to you Don Herbert "a.k.a. Mr. Wizard", you were truly one of the great gems in science!
P.S. You are NEVER too old to watch and learn from Mr. Wizard!
Sincerely, Mike
From jmhannon
I can remember watching Mr. Wizard as a kid but that was way too long ago to remember much about it other than it was interesting and I made a point to watch the show.
