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Jeffrey Vinokur | |
|---|---|
 Vinokur hosting a science show (2019) | |
| Born | August 24, 1990 (age 33) Montvale, New Jersey |
| Other names | Dr. Jeff, The Dancing Scientist |
| Education | PhD, Biochemistry (UCLA) |
| Occupation(s) | scientist, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Known for | science demonstrations, hosting |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biochemistry |
| Thesis | Discovery of a novel mevalonate pathway and its potential to produce biofuels. |
| Website | www.DancingScientist.com |
Jeffrey Vinokur (born August 24, 1990), also known as Dr. Jeff[1][2] and The Dancing Scientist,[3] is an American scientist, entrepreneur and Emmy-nominated host of more than 100 educational science shows for children.[4][5]
He is also the founder of Generation Genius, an educational streaming platform, which, as of Nov 2021, is used in approximately 30% of schools in the United States.[6] With Vinokur as CEO, Generation Genius ranked as the #88 fastest growing company in America on the Inc500 list in 2022[7] and was featured on TIME Magazine’s TIME100 list of most influential companies in 2023.[8]
Vinokur has performed as “The Dancing Scientist” on national TV shows including Good Morning America,[9] The Today Show,[10] The View,[11] 'America's Got Talent,[12] and Discovery Channel,[13] as well as live stage shows performed at the World Science Festival,[14] Smithsonian Institution,[15] and the USA Science and Engineering Festival.[16][17]
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- ^ Fox, MeiMei. "Generation Genius Is Disrupting EdTech With Its Engaging STEM Series For Classrooms". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
- ^ "THE DANCING SCIENTIST". tsdr.uspto.gov. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ Michael Schneider,"Children's & Family Creative Arts Emmys 2023 Full Winners List: Netflix, Disney, 'Sesame Street,' Jack Black and More". variety.com. 16 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "Dancing Scientist". Academic Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
- ^ Nadeem, Mehr. "How a pair of startup founders made their first million dollars after being rejected by 500 investors". Business Insider. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
- ^ Destiny Torres,"Fundraising Genius". labusinessjournal.com. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "TIME100 MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPANIES 2023". time.com. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ America, Good Morning, 'Generation Genius', retrieved 2021-12-27
- ^ "NBC Today Show, 5-23-2014". NBC News. May 23, 2014. Retrieved 2014-10-19.
- ^ "ABC The View". ABC Studios. June 27, 2014. Retrieved 2014-10-19.
- ^ Forster, Stacy (September 15, 2010). "UW-Madison student mixes passions for science, dancing". University of Wisconsin-Madison. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
- ^ "Daily Planet: December 5, 2012". Daily Planet. 2012-12-05. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
- ^ "NYU to Host Fourth Annual World Science Festival Events—June 1-5".
- ^ "Jeffrey Vinokur Performance". Smithsonian Institution. July 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-04-14. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
- ^ Ariana Ricarte,"'Dancing Scientist' performs to have kids follow in his steps". dailybruin.com. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ "2012 Science and Engineering Festival". National Academy. April 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-12.