Ryan Britton is an EarthSky Partner. He joined EarthSky in 1995 and played a key role in establishing it as a powerful science brand. In 2003, Ryan's leadership helped EarthSky earn a Public Service Award from the U.S. National Science Board - advisors to the U.S. President and Congress - for EarthSky's 'achievement in broadcasting explanations of research and everyday science to a worldwide audience.' EarthSky believes that science has a vital role to play in the 21st century.