Press release
If you are wondering what all the fuss is about with the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, the Chamber has planned an exciting (and free) opportunity for you to learn more and get ready for the Total Solar Eclipse of April 8th. Gene Gordon of NASA HUNCH will provide a community presentation and answer your questions during a 1-hour information session that is being hosted by Eli Fish Brewing Company on Main Street in Batavia.
Event Details:
What: Information Session on April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Presenter: Gene Gordon, NASA HUNCH
When: Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 5-6pm
Where: Eli Fish Brewing Company, 109 Main St, Batavia
How To Attend:
· Call Eli Fish at 585-343-0008 to reserve your seating by Thursday, January 4th. Seating is limited with reservations in advance.
· Arrive by 5pm, presentation will begin promptly at 5:15
· Plan to stick around after the presentation for dinner! Eli Fish will be offering eclipse themed food & drink specials!
· All ages welcome
“Genny” our eclipse mascot will also be on site for photo ops!
About Gene Gordon:
Gene taught science around Rochester for over 30 years – eventually creating a NASA research class which would lead to his students creating projects that would fly to the International Space Station. Gene has flown on board NASA’s Zero-G plane (TWICE!) and used that experience to help others understand the world around them. Gene became the President of the Science Teachers Association of STANYS in 2015, where he took part in the creation of the new NY science standards. This year he received the 2023 Margaret Ashida STEM Leadership Award as well as the highest honor in STANYS, by being named a STANYS Fellow. Although Gene retired from teaching in 2018, he did not fade into the woodwork. Asked to join NASA HUNCH as the New York State Mentor, he has dreams of having students from all over New York State designing and building things for space. ” Please visit GeneSEEtheEclipse.com for more information on the upcoming eclipse.