Public talks
Over the last decade I have given over a dozens of public talks in a variety of settings, including observatories, amateur astronomer associations, pubs, universities, symphony centers, summer camps, high schools and senior centers. A complete list of these talks can be found in my CV.
Past Activities:
Annular Solar Eclipse 2023
Albuquerque is one of the largest cities located in the path of annularity for the annular solar eclipse that occurred on October 14, 2023, and arguably the city most likley to have clear skies during the event. UNM's Physics and Astronomy Department and the College of Arts and Sciences teamed up to organize a viewing event and activities on UNM's Johnson Field. We did indeed have excellent weather, and welcomed thousands of visitors.
Panel and Q&A for "Sally's Day" event at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science (June 2023)
"JWST First Images" event at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science (August 2022)
Astronomy on Tap Boston
I led a team of volunteers with whom I launched the Astronomy on Tap Boston chapter (2016 - 2018)
Astronomy on Tap events consist of short, free talks about astronomy, with a side of astronomy-related news, trivia and games. Astronomy on Tap has events in over 40 cities in the US, and over 20 additional locations worldwide. To find events in your area, go to the main Astronomy on Tap website.
Astronomy Conversations program at the Adler Planetarium (2015 - 2016)
Interactive astronomy activities in conjunction with Chicago Sinfonietta's Cosmic Convergence (2016)
Physics summer camp astronomy "consultant" at the University of British Columbia (2009)