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**Jaylen Brown Debuts Signature Shoe with Help from Bill Nye The Science Guy**

In front of an audience of about 175 people, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown launched his new signature shoe during an event reported to have taken place at Cornell University in Ithaca. Brown was joined on stage by none other than his childhood hero, Bill Nye The Science Guy, class of '77.

The evening was a celebration of education and the potential for academic achievement to shape a brighter future. Brown used the opportunity to highlight the importance of education, particularly in the communities he plays in, aiming to inspire young people to embrace learning.

Bill Nye expressed his admiration for Brown's dedication to education. "He's trying to get the kids in the communities he plays in to embrace school and academic achievement. It's really gratifying that he wanted to meet me and share this vision of a better tomorrow through science education," Nye said.

The night showed a shared passion for science and education between the two, demonstrating how influential athletes and educators can come together to promote a meaningful cause.

Source: Cornell University

Source Type: College

Source Location: Ithaca

Ithaca, NY

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