Dr. Bradley Hughes draws on a wide variety of educational and practical experiences over his career to convey complex scientific ideas in a fun and relatable way. Attendees at his talks regularly report being excited about what they are able to take away from the presentation while having a fun and entertaining experience.

With his Undergraduate degrees in Physics, Philosophy, and Mathematics, and post-graduate degrees in Education and Physics (along with over twenty years of teaching experience), Dr. Hughes has a unique perspective on the progress of science throughout human history.
Other than his tenured Astronomy professorship (and planetarium experience), Dr. Hughes has active scientific interests in biotechnology, brain-computer interfaces, and applying artificial intelligence to scientific inquiry.

Frequently weaving humor, anecdotes, varied scientific fields, and thought experiments for the audience into his discourse, Dr. Hughes presents on topics as diverse as the history of Astronomy, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the philosophy/history/future of science in general.

Stories in the Sky
A customized presentation on the constellations that passengers could see in the sky that night, along with the stories that accompany the constellations from Greek mythology.

The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Come see the latest discoveries on how strange alien life could be and the efforts to search for it.

UFOs: Fact or Fiction?
Explore ideas about UFOs and aliens, the history of UFO stories, and what Astronomers have to say.

Einstein's Legacy in Astronomy
A man. A myth. A legend. There are so many stories about the life and work of Albert Einstein! Find out about the man, his story, and his legacy.

Colonizing the Cosmos
A trip to the "red planet" by humans is likely in the next twenty years! Come see how this incredible feat could happen, what the impacts will be, and how we have the potential to turn Mars into a planet more like Earth.

The History of Astronomy from the Greeks to Today
The history of humanity involves us looking to the stars and wondering about our place in them. Here you'll learn what civilizations throughout the ages believed, from the Greeks to today.

Astronomy and Art
Experience the beauty of the cosmos with stunning images from our most advanced telescopes, and discover how they inspire the arts.

November 19, 2021 - December 13th, 2021 - Viking Cruise Lines. Gave talks on Astronomy topics of interest and conducted stargazing sessions for guests.

May 12th, 2022 - June 2nd, 2022 - Viking Cruise Lines. Gave talks on Astronomy topics of interest, conducted stargazing sessions for guests, and held interactive Planetarium presentations.

May 12th, 2024 - May 26th, 2024 - Viking Cruise Lines. Gave talks on Astronomy topics of interest and conducted stargazing sessions for guests.

June 23rd, 2024 - July 13th, 2024 - Gave talks on Astronomy topics of interest and conducted stargazing sessions for guests.