# Steve Spangler

> Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Steve_Spangler
> Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Steve_Spangler.md
> Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Spangler
> Source revision: 1310340532
> License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)

American television presenter, author and science teacher

Steve Spangler Spangler in 2019 Born (1966-12-08) December 8, 1966 (age 59) Denver, Colorado, U.S. Occupations Television personality Author Science teacher Known for Television host DIY Sci YouTube personality Website https://stevespangler.com/

**Steve Spangler** (born December 8, 1966) is an American television personality, author and STEM teacher.[1] He was the CEO of Steve Spangler Science until 2018 when the company was sold to Really Good Stuff, LLC, a division of Excelligence Learning Corporation.[2][3] Spangler posted the first [Diet Coke and Mentos](/source/Diet_Coke_and_Mentos) video on YouTube in September 2005 and his 2002 televised demonstration of the eruption went viral, launching a chain of several other Diet Coke and Mentos experiment viral videos.[4][5] He earned two [Heartland Emmy Awards](/source/Heartland_Emmy_Awards) and a total of five Emmy nominations. Spangler is an inductee of the [National Speakers Association](/source/National_Speakers_Association) Speaker Hall of Fame.[6][7][8]

## Career

### Education work

Steve Spangler igniting methane-filled bubbles in the hands of a young teacher at Science in the Rockies 2011.

Spangler's career began as a science teacher in the [Cherry Creek School District](/source/Cherry_Creek_School_District) in Colorado.[9]

In 1992, Spangler began working as an adjunct faculty member at the [Regis University](/source/Regis_University) in the Department of Chemistry.[10] He was the Executive Director of the National Hands-on Science Institute until 2001.[10]

### Television work

During his first year of teaching, a producer from the [Denver, Colorado](/source/Denver) [NBC](/source/NBC) affiliate [KCNC-TV](/source/KCNC-TV) offered Spangler a position as a science host on News for Kids[9] after seeing him perform a science demonstration show at a public event.[9] News for Kids premiered in 1991 and was picked up for national syndication in 1993, airing in 185 cities every Saturday morning.[9] After six seasons, Spangler produced 220 segments that featured simple science experiments that viewers could easily recreate at home.

In 2001, Spangler joined the Denver NBC affiliate, [KUSA-TV](/source/KUSA-TV) 9NEWS as their Science Education Contributor.[5][11]

The [Diet Coke and Mentos eruption](/source/Diet_Coke_and_Mentos_eruption) experiment was first televised by Spangler in 2002 and became popular on the Internet in 2005.[5] More than a thousand videos appeared online replicating the experiment.[5] Spangler was nominated for the *[Time 100](/source/Time_100)* in 2007 because of the experiment.[4] He signed a licensing agreement with [Perfetti Van Melle](/source/Perfetti_Van_Melle), the maker of MENTOS, in 2006 and developed a line of toys to be used with the experiment.[1][11][12]

### Other work

Spangler is the author of seven books: *Down to a Science*, *Taming the Tornado Tube*, *Bounce No Bounce*, *Fizz Factor*, *Secret Science*, *Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes*, *Fire Bubbles and Exploding Toothpaste*.[13]

Spangler also runs the Sick Science! YouTube channel[14] and a [TikTok](/source/TikTok) account.[15]

## Awards

Spangler received a [Heartland Emmy Award](/source/Heartland_Emmy_Awards) in 1997 for his contribution the television program News for Kids. In 2010, he received a Heartland Emmy Award for Spangler Science - Weather and Science Day at Coors Field.[6][8] Spangler also received a [Guinness World Record](/source/Guinness_World_Records) for the largest physics lesson.[16]

Spangler was inducted into the [National Speakers Association's](/source/National_Speakers_Association) Speaker Hall of Fame in 2010.[17]

In October 2011, Spangler was selected as one of 100 initial partners[18] for the [YouTube Original Channel Initiative](/source/YouTube_Original_Channel_Initiative) and received funding for the production of new original programming.[19] Spangler's [YouTube](/source/YouTube) show, The Spangler Effect, debuted February 1, 2012.[20][21]

## Personal life

Steve Spangler was born on December 8, 1966, in [Denver, Colorado](/source/Denver%2C_Colorado). He graduated from the [University of Colorado Boulder](/source/University_of_Colorado_Boulder) with a dual degree in chemistry and humanities in 1989.[13][22] Spangler has three sons.[23]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-speaker_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-speaker_1-1) Tim Hyland (April 2012). ["Meet the new Mr. Wizard"](http://www.nsaspeaker-magazine.org/nsaspeaker/201204?pg=11&search_term=steve%20spangler&doc_id=-1&search_term=steve%20spangler#pg11). Speaker Magazine. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140727225540/http://www.nsaspeaker-magazine.org/nsaspeaker/201204?pg=11&search_term=steve%20spangler&doc_id=-1&search_term=steve%20spangler#pg11) from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Excelligence Learning Corporation® - News"](https://www.excelligence.com/news.aspx#twentyq). *www.excelligence.com*. Retrieved 2022-09-08.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Welcome to Be Amazing! Toys"](http://www.beamazing.com/About/Default.aspx). Be Amazing! Toys. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140812231024/http://beamazing.com/About/Default.aspx) from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-time_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-time_4-1) Clayton Neuman (20 April 2007). ["The TIME 100 — Are They Worthy?"](https://content.time.com/time/specials/2007/time100walkup/article/0,28804,1611030_1610841_1609829,00.html). TIME. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140812122940/http://content.time.com/time/specials/2007/time100walkup/article/0,28804,1611030_1610841_1609829,00.html) from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-9news_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-9news_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-9news_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-9news_5-3) ["Steve Spangler"](http://www.9news.com/story/local/2011/08/16/1881132/). 9 News. 16 August 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2014.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-awards_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-awards_6-1) Susan Wells (18 February 2014). ["New Sick Science! Kits Honored with Family Fun Award at New York's Toy Fair"](http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/blog/category/honors-and-awards/). Steve Spangler Science. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140705012525/http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/blog/category/honors-and-awards/) from the original on 5 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-emmys97_7-0)** ["1997 Winners"](http://emmyawards.tv/awards/archives-nominees-and-winners/list-of-winners-and-nominees/1997-winners/). The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 1997. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140513021828/http://emmyawards.tv/awards/archives-nominees-and-winners/list-of-winners-and-nominees/1997-winners/) from the original on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-emmys10_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-emmys10_8-1) ["List of Winner and Nominees"](http://emmyawards.tv/awards/archives-nominees-and-winners/list-of-winners-and-nominees/2010). The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 2010. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20151208231151/http://emmyawards.tv/awards/archives-nominees-and-winners/list-of-winners-and-nominees/2010/) from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mum2006_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mum2006_9-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-mum2006_9-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-mum2006_9-3) "Steve Spangler on Science Magic and Why You're losing Booking to Non-Magicians". MUM. September 2006.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-nhosi_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-nhosi_10-1) ["Winter Science Workshop"](https://web.archive.org/web/20031018120303/http://www.nhosi.com/). National Hands-on Science Institute. 2003. Archived from the original on October 18, 2003. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-denverpost2_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-denverpost2_11-1) Al Lewis [Mentos-soda mix a mint for scientist](http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_4613809) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070303214630/http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_4613809) 2007-03-03 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) Retrieved January 2, 2007.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Greg Sandoval (13 February 2007). ["Toying with the Diet Coke and Mentos experiment"](https://news.cnet.com/Toying-with-the-Diet-Coke-and-Mentos-experiment/2100-11395_3-6159137.html). CNET. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140708014545/http://news.cnet.com/Toying-with-the-Diet-Coke-and-Mentos-experiment/2100-11395_3-6159137.html) from the original on 8 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-tribune_13-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-tribune_13-1) Ron Davis (23 January 2011). ["Science with flair: Q&A with educator Steve Spangler"](http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/health-science/science-with-flair-q-a-with-educator-steve-spangler-1.1094056). *Scranton Times-Tribune*. The Times Tribune. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084036/http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/health-science/science-with-flair-q-a-with-educator-steve-spangler-1.1094056) from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Videos"](http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/videos). Steve Spangler Science. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140727172852/http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/videos) from the original on July 27, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["@stevespangler on TikTok"](https://www.tiktok.com/@stevespangler?request_from=server&isUniqueId=true&sec_uid=&adj=609). *TikTok*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200716235017/https://www.tiktok.com/@stevespangler?request_from=server&isUniqueId=true&sec_uid=&adj=609) from the original on 2020-07-16. Retrieved 2020-11-19.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Largest physics lesson"](https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-physics-lesson). *Guinness World Records*. 7 May 2009. Retrieved 15 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150811205755/http://www.nsaspeaker.org/community/recognition/cpae-speaker-hall-of-fame/). National Speakers Association. Archived from [the original](http://www.nsaspeaker.org/community/recognition/cpae-speaker-hall-of-fame/) on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-spanglereffect_18-0)** [YouTube Announces TV Initiative With 100 Niche Channels](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/youtube-tv-channels-kutcher-poehler-254370?page=show) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120501113304/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/youtube-tv-channels-kutcher-poehler-254370?page=show) 2012-05-01 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) Retrieved November 21, 2012

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Amir Efrati; Lauren A.E. Schuker (29 October 2011). ["YouTube Tees Up Big Talent"](https://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052970203687504577004170200345732?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052970203687504577004170200345732.html). Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["The Spangler Effect to Debut on New YouTube Channel February 1st"](http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/blog/in-the-news/the-spangler-effect-to-debut-on-new-youtube-channel-february-1st/). 26 January 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Marc Hustvedt (28 October 2011). ["YouTube Reveals Original Channels"](http://www.tubefilter.com/2011/10/28/youtube-original-channels/). TubeFilter. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120619221732/http://www.tubefilter.com/2011/10/28/youtube-original-channels/) from the original on 19 June 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Mentos provide alum an "exploding" hobby"](http://alumni.colorado.edu/wp-content/uploads/coloradan/2007_03/buffalowdown.pdf) (PDF). The Coloradan. March 2007. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140819085916/http://alumni.colorado.edu/wp-content/uploads/coloradan/2007_03/buffalowdown.pdf) (PDF) from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["The Family Who Eats Fire Together Sticks Together - Growing up in a Family of Magicians"](https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/2008/12/07/the-family-who-eats-fire-together-sticks-together-growing-up-in-a-family-of-magicians/). 8 December 2008.

## External links

- [Steve Spangler](https://www.stevespangler.com/)

- [Steve Spangler](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2773842/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [Video experiments on 9News](http://www.9news.com/spangler/)

- ["A blog, a bottle, a mint" - *Toronto Star*](https://web.archive.org/web/20070303000348/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/1125091221.html?dids=1125091221:1125091221&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Sep+10%2C+2006&author=Patrick+Evans&pub=Toronto+Star&edition=&startpage=D.3&desc=A+blog%2C+a+bottle%2C+a+mint)

---
Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Steve Spangler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Spangler) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Spangler?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.