Public outreach lecturer on topics in astronomy and physical/space science (see also below).
Copy editing in English and German (both at native level) for literary and scientific/technical documents.
Science/literary coordinator and co-con chair for the annual Baltimore-area Shore Leave Convention (last one: 12-14 July 2019, next one: 9-11 July 2021).
Guest science blogger for StarTrek.com (visit my blog entries).
Hobbies: Photography, Martial Arts (Judo, Karate, Aikido), SF/Mystery Literature, Star Trek, Babylon 5, Stargate SG-1, Abarenbo Shogun, Karl May, good beer.
Community: I am available to give presentations on astronomy and physical/space science to schools/colleges, community groups, and conventions. I also conduct K-16 science educator training classes upon request.
The International Year of Astronomy 2009
Remember the International Year of Astronomy 2009! Educational
and fun astronomy activities took place in the entire world throughout 2009, for kids, parents,
teachers and families. See the websites below for details and photos.
Very Useful Star Trek FAQs
[Note: If you cross-reference the relevant parts of these last five, you can
find out which people who have appeared in Star Trek are currently on Broadway.
This is an excellent chance to get some of the rarer autographs.]