Buffalo-area contacts
Science, Astronomy, Education, and Eye Safety
These experts will connect members of the press with information about how the eclipse happens, what the area has done to help students and the public learn about it, and how to experience the eclipse safely.
Chief Scientist, Buffalo Museum of Science
Areas of expertise: Areas of expertise: Eclipse science and safety, science education, geology and paleontology.
Contact Dr. Schreiber at hschreiber@sciencebuff.org or 716.896.5200 x 392
Planetarium Director, Williamsville School District, and chair of the Buffalo Eclipse Consortium.
Areas of expertise: Science education, community organizing, eclipse and planetary science.
Contact Mark at mjp.planetarium@gmail.com
Associate Professor and Planetarium Director, Whitworth Furguson Planetarium at Buffalo State University
Areas of expertise: Astronomy, Planetarium Science, Higher Ed, Informal Education
Contact Kevin at eclipse@buffalostate.edu or 716-913-2220
Tim Collins
Co-Host, 7th Magnitude podcast on Spotify
Areas of expertise: Eclipse Chasing Expreiences/How to View/Science and Safety/Eclipse History (1925/1806)
Contact Tim at themrgalaxy@yahoo.com
Michael Schian
Assistant Director, Challenger Learning Center of Orleans, Niagara, and Erie Counties
Areas of expertise: Astronomy, Observation, STEM Education
Contact Michael at 585-331-9328 or m.schian@clclockport.org
Daniel Marcus
Observatory Director, Buffalo Astronomical Association
Areas of expertise: Eclipse Chasing/ Imaging
Contact Daniel at DMa3141551@msn.com 716-773-5015
Phil Stokes
Executive Director, Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve
Areas of expertise: Geology and Earth Science
Contact Dr. Stokes at phil@penndixie.org
Tourism and Community Events
Here are the contacts for where and when events are planned for Eclipse Weekend 2024
Vice President of Destination Experience - Visit Buffalo Niagara
Contact Ms. Toney at toney@visitbuffaloniagara.com or 716.218.2943
The Erie County Agricultural Society will host a ticketed event at the Hamburg Fairgrounds on April 8, 2024, for visitors to view the total solar eclipse. The Fairgrounds will offer safe parking, certified viewing glasses, access to restrooms, live music, kids crafts, food trucks and more. Click here for website.
Contact: Alison Bukowski, Chief Marketing Officer, Erie County Agricultural Society, abukowski@ecfair.org
Government and Traffic Coordination
Contacts in transportation, emergency management, and area coordination
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