Seattle science legend and comedian Bill Nye officially has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Nye’s star was unveiled during a ceremony Monday, ABC 7 reported . The Walk of Fame Selection Panel picked Nye to receive a star out of hundreds of nominations.

The beloved scientist was surrounded by several celebrities during the celebration, including actor Joel McHale, comedian Ross Shafer, and Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown.

“My love for science runs deep, and I have Bill to thank for that,” Brown said during his speech, as shown by Variety . “But not just for myself, for a generation of students who grew up in the public school system, possibly thinking that school was not for them. Bill was the bright spot in all of our day.”

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