Research:
Ph.D., 2004, Indian Institute of Astrophysics
(Doctoral degree awarded by University of Calicut, India)
- Clusters and Groups of Galaxies
- Intergalactic Light
- Environmental Effects on Galaxies
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Outreach:
STEM Education and Public Outreach at OU
-- NEW!!!
- Working to create a community of OU STEM faculty
and researchers interested in STEM education
and public outreach.
- Online survey - we requested input on EPO from our
STEM colleagues.
- Plans for near future: relationship building among
STEM faculty and researchers interested in collaborating
on EPO projects; science EPO needs assessment for the area.
"It's Our Universe: Discovering Astronomy at a Community Library
in Appalachian Ohio"
- Space Days -
Hands-on astronomy programs for grade 4-6 students
- Cosmic Talk -
Nov. 9: Dr. Seth Shostak,
Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute, talked about
the current state of the search for life elsewhere.
Thursday Aug 30, 2007, 7:30-8:30 PM
Dr. Douglas Clowe of the Astrophysical Institute, OU,
talked about "The Dark Side of the Universe".
Thursday Oct 26, 2007, 7:30-8:30 PM
Dr. Tom Statler of the Astrophysical Institute, OU,
talked about "Toys, Galaxies, Planets, and Chaos"
Coming soon (hopefully!):
A NASA Astronaut will talk about space exploration!
- Presenting... the Universe! -
2006 October 20 to November 10:
NASA Glenn Traveling Exhibit: included scale models of
the Mars Rover, the Space Shuttle and interactive exhibits.
2007 Oct 10 - Nov 1: Planet Panorama - a scale model
of the Solar System.
- See Mary Reed's
nice article about our program,
in the 2006 Oct 17 edition of OU Outlook!
Starting in Summer:
"Stretching the Rainbow: Engaging Prospective and Practicing Educators in Multi-Wavelength Astronomy"
- Immersive experiences in multi-wavelength astronomy
for pre- and in-service high school teachers in
Appalachian Ohio
- Educator workshops and astonomical observing experiences
- Emphasis: studying normal galaxies, black holes, and AGN.
Teaching:
2007 Fall: PSc205 - Life on Other Worlds?
Courses Taught Recently:
- 2007 Spring:
PHYS 899 - Problems in College Teaching
- 2007 Winter: PSc205 - Life on Other Worlds?
- 2006 Spring: PSc105 - Color, Light and Sound
- 2006 Winter: PSc105 - Color, Light and Sound
- 2005 Fall: PSc100 - Survey of Astronomy
