We offer a variety of presentations in various formats including speaker presentations, author days, video programming and telescoping observations of the heavens.  Topics include astronomy, geology, planetary science, weather and space science. 

Meet Our Speakers

Antarctic Exploration

Dr. Paul Sipiera has been a professor of astronomy and geology at William Rainey Harper College for the past 27 years. His main research interest is in studying meteorites. His interest has lead him to some very interesting and extreme fields such as Antarctica, which he has visited seven times.  Dr. Sipiera is also a free-lance writer for publications such as Meteorite Magazine and Popular Science, and a contributor to numerous scientific journals. He has written over 29 non-fiction books for children. His latest book, Ernest Shackleton: A Life of Antarctic Exploration , is piece on exploration of Antarctica and a biography on one of its first pioneers.

Dr. Sipiera is available for book signing and lectures where he can convey his experiences as a scientist and explorer.

Meteorites: Rocks From Heaven

Kevin Cole is a researcher with the Planetary Studies Foundation. For the past three years, Mr. Cole has been establishing a meteorite research lab. This research has resulted in the analysis and classification of nearly forty meteorite specimens. Prior to joining PSF, Kevin was a staff scientist with the Space science Division of Science Application International Corporation. During his tenure at SAIC, Mr. Cole participated in numerous NASA sponsored contracts focusing on advanced planetary mission planning. In 1998 he received a fellowship award from NASA/JPL to participate in the Galileo Europa mission educational outreach program. During his career of over 26 years, Kevin has authored nearly thirty professional papers and NASA reports.

Kevin's lectures focus on meteorites and planetary science.

Starlab: Bringing the Heavens To You

Diane Sipiera is a former teacher who now enjoys bringing planetary science to learners in special venues. She is currently the Education Director at the Planetary Studies Foundation. She manages and operates Starlab, a mobile planetarium that she presents to schools in various districts. Aside from her duties at PSF, Mrs. Sipiera is a children's science book author.

With her teaching experience in the classroom, as well as her open and friendly demeanor, Diane is wonderful science presenter for children at schools, libraries, and camps.