Bryan Mendez

Bryan Mendez is an accomplished Planetarium Director at the Lawrence Hall of Science, part of the University of California, Berkeley, with extensive experience in education and outreach within the fields of astronomy and space sciences. Mendez has played pivotal roles in coordinating and developing programming for various projects, including initiatives involving NASA and informal science education. A skilled educator, Mendez has taught courses at the university level and provided professional development workshops for science educators. In addition to contributions as a filmmaker and freelance professional, Mendez holds a Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics from the University of California, Berkeley, as well as Bachelor's degrees in Musical Arts and Astronomy & Physics from the University of Michigan.