H. Paul Shuch (born May 23, 1946) is an American scientist and engineer who has coordinated radio amateurs to help in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).
Shuch, an aerospace engineer, microwave technologist, and radio amateur call sign N6TX, is believed by colleague Jack Unger to be the creator of the world's first commercial home satellite TV receiver.[1][2] Recently a visiting professor at Lycoming College[3] and Heidelberg University of Applied Sciences,[4] Shuch continues to volunteer as the Executive Director Emeritus of The SETI League, Inc.[5] He has taught physics, astronomy, and engineering on various university campuses for over four decades. He is also active in science fiction fandom and filk music.[6]
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Besides presenting a paper at SPIE's OSETI II conference, Dr. H. Paul Shuch, Executive Director of The SETI League, entertained attendees as they gathered for the workshop session at the close of the conference. Here are just some of Paul's extensive repertoire of SETI filk songs.