At Lehigh Valley Space Fest, we are thrilled to showcase a wide range of fascinating presenters and exhibitors who are generously donating their time and expertise to make this event possible.
Their participation is driven by a shared passion for space exploration and education, and their commitment to inspiring others. We deeply appreciate their contributions and the invaluable insights they bring to our event.
Thank you for supporting our event and enjoying the incredible knowledge and enthusiasm they share with the community!
Daniel Andre has been a space enthusiast since the age of 5 when he watched the first moon landing on television in 1969. For more than 30 years Daniel has been a globe maker specializing in the planets and moons of our Solar System.
With his teaching background he uses many of his hand-made globes in a unique presentation of a journey through the Solar System. Presenting in schools, communities and events in the Western Pennsylvania area, Dan promotes the space program and inspires children to pursue studies and careers in the space sciences.
This student group from Lehigh will bring their robotic rover for a demonstration on Sunday, October 13
Dr. Willie Yee is a retired psychiatrist, amateur astronomer, and past president of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association. He has received numerous awards for astronomical observing and outreach activities He presently is a Solar System Ambassador, a program supported by NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.
He also performs a S’kai, a Vulcan magician. Dr. Willie Yee started in magic late in life. As a Red Cross volunteer, he wanted to provide something to the residents of disaster shelters that would give them an experience other than misery. His first teacher was Terry Morgan of Catskill NY, with a lineage that traces back to Harry Houdini. He subsequently trained at the world-renowned McBride Magic and Mystery School in Las Vegas. Dr. Yee has performed as a Star Trek character “S’kai” at numerous science fiction conventions, and science educational events.
Explore Space. Hands-On.
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