Outreach & Public Talks
Bringing the universe down to Earth, one audience at a time.
Astronomy should feel thrilling, approachable, and open to everyone. I love sharing the wonder of black holes, galaxies, and space telescopes with audiences of all ages, from elementary school students encountering these ideas for the first time to lifelong learners eager to explore the latest discoveries.
I have spoken to thousands of people through public talks, school visits, lectures, and community events, including audiences of hundreds at a time. Whether the setting is a classroom, a public keynote, or a virtual event, my goal is always the same: make science vivid, memorable, and genuinely fun.
Speaking at an event in Brazil.
- Thousands of People reached
- All Ages Students to senior citizens
What I Speak About
Black Holes & Galaxies
- How supermassive black holes influence galaxies
- What black holes are, and what they are not
- Why black holes capture the imagination
Space Telescopes & Discovery
- How Hubble and JWST reveal the universe
- What astronomers learn from light
- How data become scientific discoveries
Careers & Curiosity
- What it means to be an astronomer
- Paths into science and STEM careers
- Why curiosity is a powerful tool
Audience Types
- Elementary, middle, and high school students
- University and lifelong-learning audiences
- Public science events, clubs, and community groups
Selected Outreach & Public Engagement
I have enjoyed speaking in a wide range of public-facing settings, including lecture series, outreach films, school programs, webinars, and astronomy community events.
- R. Frank & D. Schuman Astronomy Lecture Series at UNLV
- MICA Astro-animation 2025 film: Supermassive Black Holes
- Career Day at Rodgers Forge Elementary, “I’m an Astronomer!”
- Oklahoma City Astronomy Club Public Lecture Series
- Public Lecture at The Collective in Washington, DC
- NASA Night Sky Network Webinar Series
- Baltimore Astronomy on Tap
- Washington, DC Astronomy on Tap
- Village Learning Place Lecture Series in Charles Village
- Space Telescope Public Lecture Series
Featured Media
I have collaborated on science communication projects, including an animated video about black hole safety created with NASA, and I have given public lectures and outreach talks for a range of audiences that are featured below.
Black Hole Safety
Animated science communication video created in collaboration with NASA.
UNLV Public Lecture
An in-person public lecture from the R. Frank & D. Schuman Astronomy Lecture Series at UNLV.
Watch on YouTube
Night Sky Network Webinar Series
A virtual public talk on active galaxies presented for NASA’s Night Sky Network.
Invite Me to Speak
I am available for public talks, school visits, science festivals, community events, panels, and virtual presentations. If you are looking for a speaker who can make astronomy engaging, accessible, and memorable for your audience, I would be glad to connect.