Stardate 2018: The Mission...
Kevin is a gifted astronomer, having worked as a consultant with NASA, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory launched on the space shuttle with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and other ground-based observatories. Kevin was both a Wright Fellow and an Einstein Fellow, and did some work with Brookhaven National Laboratory. Besides the numerous workshops he's presented over the years at libraries, observatories, and science centers, some noteworthy ones include those made at Tufts University, State University of New York at Stony Brook, the National Science Teachers Association's National Convention, American Association for the Advancement of Science Breakfast with Scientists, and the National Parks Service. Kevin founded Look Up to the Stars with a mission to generate interest and foster scientific literacy nationwide through the delivery of awe-inspiring, educational and entertaining programs. Your library, school, church, company or civic organization will love going on an unforgettable cosmic journey through the universe with Kevin Manning as their captain, expertly able to field a meteor shower of diverse questions and to push back the dark side with the latest scientific knowledge. Join forces with Kevin and help fulfill the mission by choosing a program from the program page and booking it today!
He Goes To Great Lengths
Will this national and international award-winning astronomer ever retire?! In addition to currently lecturing across our nation, Kevin has worked as a consultant with NASA, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory launched on the space shuttle with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and other ground-based observatories and with Brookhaven National Laboratory. He has presented workshops and lectures over the years at libraries, public schools, observatories, and science centers, including such places as Tufts University, State University of New York at Stony Brook, the NSTA National Convention, AAAS Breakfast with Scientists, and the National Parks Service. While Kevin's scientific background is stellar and his mind is definitely in the stars, he's also one of the most down to earth and accessible guys you'll ever have the chance to meet. Kevin goes to great lengths to communicate his passion for the amazing world of outer space in terms that all ages can understand. Whether he's lecturing, consulting, teaching people how to build telescopes or helping to build observatories, one of his favorite things to do is to share his contagious enthusiasm and knowledge of Astronomy. HIs love for it clearly shows up in all he does.
Activities
Look Up to the Stars - Founder
Astronomy Boot Camp - Founder
Starlight Enterprises, President and Executive Director
Astronomy Club President
TOP Astronomy Seminar, East Central University, Ada, OK
Hands-On Universe, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, Chicago, IL
Hands-On Astrophysics, American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), Cambridge, MA
GLOBE
Helped build RMCC Observatory
Astronomy Consultant for Project TELOS, Mount Wilson Observatory, CA - Telescopes in Education (TIE)
Jason Project
Ferryway Math, Science and Technology Magnet
U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission
Project GIVE (Global Interactive Ventures in Education)
Chandra X-Ray Observatory, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Consultant for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Instructor
Astronomy Honors
Chemistry
Physics
Applied Physics
Physical Science
Biology
Coordinated Physical Science
Honors Biology
Applied Biology/Chemistry
Adjunct Instructor, Special Programs Department’s Summer Academies
Astronomy
Optics and Light
Telescopes, Microscopes, and Holograms
Robotics and Automation: How Does Disney Do It?
Recent Books Authored
101 Fun Facts on Astronomy
The Complete Guide to Building Your Own 8-inch Telescope
Other Publications
Content Consultant for Astronomy Books by Scholastic:
The Stars
The Moon
Earth
The Sun
Copy Editor for U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science
Journal of Undergraduate Research, 2001 (vol. 2)
Research Outside of Field
P. J. Landolt, R. R. Heath, H. C. Reed, and K. Manning. Pheromonal Mediation of Alarm in the Eastern Yellowjacket (Hymenoptera: Vespidae)
Florida Entomologist, March 1995 (vol.78, no.1, pages 101-108)
Articles
Dark Universe
The Night Sky Zone
Starlight, Star Bright
From Dust to Dust
Observing the Messier Objects
Dippin' Dot Neutrinos
Choosing a Telescope
Work on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives
Legislative Issues
Public Law 107-110, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Scientifically Based Education Research, Statistics, Evaluation, and Information Act of 2000 (H.R. 4875). Specifically, I wrote a summary of a report of the National Research Council on Scientific Inquiry in Education, developed an informative letter about highlights of the NRC Report for Education Reform Subcommittee Chairman Michael Castle (R-DE), who has led efforts to emphasize scientifically-based education research and reform, and did a Section-By-Section Analysis for the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) reforming to H.R. 3801, the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
Work with U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)
Faculty-Student Teams (FaST)
Regional and National Science Bowl®
Science and Society Essay Contest
Robotics
Women In Science and Engineering (WISE)
U.S. support program (USSP) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Grants
Galileo Astronomical Project
Galileo Meets Hale-Bopp
Floating on a Cushion of Air: an Air-Bearing Contest
Venus Unveiled: Magellan’s Images Brought Down to Earth as a Classroom Sphere
Awards Undergraduate & Graduate
Junior College - President's Honor Roll
Science Faculty/Alumni Scholarship Award
Academic Scholarship
Special Olympics Program - Certificate of Appreciation
Auxiliary Police Academy – Salutatorian Award
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society - First Place Award at Regional Convention
Frank G. Brooks Award for Excellence in Science Research
Awards Post Graduate
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Wright Fellow, Tufts University
Einstein Fellow
Ordained Minister - Global Christian Ministry Forum
Look Up to the Stars - Founder
Astronomy Boot Camp - Founder
Starlight Enterprises, President and Executive Director
Astronomy Club President
TOP Astronomy Seminar, East Central University, Ada, OK
Hands-On Universe, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, Chicago, IL
Hands-On Astrophysics, American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), Cambridge, MA
GLOBE
Helped build RMCC Observatory
Astronomy Consultant for Project TELOS, Mount Wilson Observatory, CA - Telescopes in Education (TIE)
Jason Project
Ferryway Math, Science and Technology Magnet
U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission
Project GIVE (Global Interactive Ventures in Education)
Chandra X-Ray Observatory, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Consultant for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Instructor
Astronomy Honors
Chemistry
Physics
Applied Physics
Physical Science
Biology
Coordinated Physical Science
Honors Biology
Applied Biology/Chemistry
Adjunct Instructor, Special Programs Department’s Summer Academies
Astronomy
Optics and Light
Telescopes, Microscopes, and Holograms
Robotics and Automation: How Does Disney Do It?
Recent Books Authored
101 Fun Facts on Astronomy
The Complete Guide to Building Your Own 8-inch Telescope
Other Publications
Content Consultant for Astronomy Books by Scholastic:
The Stars
The Moon
Earth
The Sun
Copy Editor for U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science
Journal of Undergraduate Research, 2001 (vol. 2)
Research Outside of Field
P. J. Landolt, R. R. Heath, H. C. Reed, and K. Manning. Pheromonal Mediation of Alarm in the Eastern Yellowjacket (Hymenoptera: Vespidae)
Florida Entomologist, March 1995 (vol.78, no.1, pages 101-108)
Articles
Dark Universe
The Night Sky Zone
Starlight, Star Bright
From Dust to Dust
Observing the Messier Objects
Dippin' Dot Neutrinos
Choosing a Telescope
Work on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives
Legislative Issues
Public Law 107-110, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Scientifically Based Education Research, Statistics, Evaluation, and Information Act of 2000 (H.R. 4875). Specifically, I wrote a summary of a report of the National Research Council on Scientific Inquiry in Education, developed an informative letter about highlights of the NRC Report for Education Reform Subcommittee Chairman Michael Castle (R-DE), who has led efforts to emphasize scientifically-based education research and reform, and did a Section-By-Section Analysis for the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) reforming to H.R. 3801, the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.
Work with U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)
Faculty-Student Teams (FaST)
Regional and National Science Bowl®
Science and Society Essay Contest
Robotics
Women In Science and Engineering (WISE)
U.S. support program (USSP) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Grants
Galileo Astronomical Project
Galileo Meets Hale-Bopp
Floating on a Cushion of Air: an Air-Bearing Contest
Venus Unveiled: Magellan’s Images Brought Down to Earth as a Classroom Sphere
Awards Undergraduate & Graduate
Junior College - President's Honor Roll
Science Faculty/Alumni Scholarship Award
Academic Scholarship
Special Olympics Program - Certificate of Appreciation
Auxiliary Police Academy – Salutatorian Award
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society - First Place Award at Regional Convention
Frank G. Brooks Award for Excellence in Science Research
Awards Post Graduate
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Wright Fellow, Tufts University
Einstein Fellow
Ordained Minister - Global Christian Ministry Forum