< Who We Are!
Ken Fink
Physics, Education, Marketing
President and Founder of Whatergy, Inc.
Since receiving his B.A. in Physics from Columbia University in 1999, Ken has worked with Broadway and Network Television productions and consulted on projects with Physics Labs and Museums in Japan and the USA.
Ken has developed and presented hundreds of high-energy shows and events at schools and public venues across the Mid-atlantic US on behalf of the Whatergy/Wondergy and the Liberty Science Center.
Ken recently completed the Marketing Management Program at
The Wharton School of the
Univerisity of Pennsylvania
and his MS in Instruction from Drexel University.
Wondergy Presenters:
Sarah Wanger
Earth & Space Science
COORDINATOR & Presenter
Sarah received her B.S. in Physics with a concentration in Earth Science from The College of New Jersey and her Masters in Geoscience from West Chester University. Sarah's focus is on the atmosphere of this planet and others, and she is currently doing research on the factors that affect accuracy, precision, and skill in weather forecasts. In short, talking about the weather isn't just small talk for her! Beyond her love of science, Sarah also orchestrates Rennaisance Faires, Steampunk Events, and Sci Fi Conventions. Sarah has experience accomodating special needs inside and outside the classroom. In addition, she's worked in and with the Deaf community, and is happy to present in American Sign Language (ASL) upon request.
Justin Damm
Physics and Theater
Presenter
Justin earned his BS in Physics from Villanova University and returned to receive his Master's degree in Theatre. Justin tries to balance his artistic and scientific sides by maintaining his status as a scientist while also working as a professional theatre actor and director. Justin also writes, directs and performs in his sketch comedy group The Action Section and believes in a blind taste test he could name any Taco Bell item on the menu, including the fountain drinks, which can be mixed together.
Paul Shaffer
Aeronautical Engineering
Presenter
Paul was an instructor at the Franklin Institute Science Museum, and is now the curator of the ENIAC display at the University of Pennsylvania.
WONDERGY ALUMNI & GUEST Presenters:
Jessica Andersen
Alumnus Presenter
Jessica L. Andersen received her BA in biology from the University of Pennsylvania with minors in Psychology, French, and the History & Sociology of Science. She is currently studying for a Masters in Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania before pursuing a law degree. She has been the project leader for the Discovery Science Program of Greater Philadelphia Cares since 2004 and was recently awarded “Outstanding Project Leader” for 2006.
Arun Das
Biology and Management
Alumnus Presenter
Arun is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania. He is pursuing a degree in finance and management from the Wharton School of Business as well as a degree in biology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Arun is currently doing research on the heavy metal detoxification mechanisms from various botanical species, which boils down to how plants avoid getting lead poisoning. He is active in his college's parliamentary debate society and is involved in a program teaching neuroscience to students at Sayre High School. In his free time, Arun enjoys getting his hopes up for the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Braves, and loves to sacrifice an hour of studying for an hour of basketball.
Mustafa Ghazanfar
Alumnus Presenter
Stephanie Kazmierzak
Physical Anthropology
Alumnus presenteR & COORDINATOR
Stephanie Kazmierzak graduated from Indiana University with a BA in
Anthropology, specializing in Physical and Biological Anthropology. While at Indiana University, she taught anatomy as an
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and participated in archaeological digs.
She enjoys
presenting, cooking, working on cars and anything else that will get her clothes
dirty.
Michael K. Keutmann
Alumnus Presenter
Michael can sing, dance, and replicate DNA, and make them all interesting at the same time. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2005.
Rebecca Machalow
co-founder of Whatergy, Inc. 
Rebecca has taught computer science, music, and literacy throughout the New York area. From preschoolers to middle school students in Harlem to Columbia University graduate students, Rebecca has brought excitement and creativity to even the deadliest classrooms. Rebecca graduated from Barnard College with a combined major in Biology and Computer Science (think Human Genome Project). She now works with Kaplan K-12, authoring science curricula for school districts across the country
R. Claire Roden
Biology
Alumnus Presenter
R. Claire Roden is a 2007 graduate of Haverford College, with a Bachelor's in biology and minors in French and Africana Studies. She works as a research technician at Thomas Jefferson University where she studies platelet aggregtion and thrombosis - she studies blood clots. In the past, she has worked at a hospital in Paris, where she studied immigrant prenatal care; the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where she studied congenital heart disease and DiGeorge Syndrome; and Vanderbilt University, where she studied heart rhythms. She has also modified the knitted DNA scarf pattern into a protein structure scarf pattern, and she will knit in exchange for chocolate and running company.
Stephanie Routson
Biology
Alumnus Presenter
Amy Scatliff
IInformal Education
ALUMNUS Marketing and educational developer
Amy Scatliff is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Change from Fielding Graduate University and has a master’s degree in Social Sciences from the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. She has designed and promoted educational programs from the University of Minnesota's Continuing Education Department to Concerts for the Environment, which produced the National Earth Day Concerts. Before moving to Philadelphia in 2005 she spent ten years in Minneapolis where she warmed up the winters by swing dancing, sketching, and writing comedic screenplays based on family hijinx amongst the Norwegian fjords.
Carolyn Sealfon
Alumnus Presenter
Carolyn is an Assistant Professor in the Physics department of West Chester University.
She received her Ph.D. in Theoretical Cosmology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006, and her BA in Physics from Cornell University in 2001.
She sings soprano in choral and musical theater groups in the Philadelphia area.
Karan Shah
Bioengineering
Alumnus Presenter & Coordinator
Karan is currently pursing a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering in Bioengineering at the University of
Pennsylvania. He is also currently the president of the University of Pennsylvania's Club Roller Hockey
team as well as an active member of the International Affairs Association. Despite currently residing in
Philadelphia, Karan is a big Mets and Devils fan and watches their games obsessively.
Joshua Uretsky
Biophysics
Alumnus Presenter
Josh studied Bioengineering as an undergraduate at Berkeley, and is currently completing
his PhD Research in Biophysics with the University of York. He has taught both college and
youth, and has developed educational media and software tools for teachers and students
with disabilities. He is active in SCA and is a master BBQ chef.
Krystyna Wiercioch
Alumnus Manager
Krystyna is a California native with an education in Mathematics and Dance, and holds two graduate degrees in education; Foundations and Dance. She is devoted to her work at Wondergy and its goals in making learning fun and interactive for children and adults. She is also a Pilates instructor and a pet sitter.