American Astronomical Society (AAS) Member
AAS - Division for Planetary Sciences Member
2020 Astronomical Society of the Pacific Fall Meeting Scholarship Recipient
I enjoy running, reading, stargazing, and spending time with my family. I try to garden every year with mixed results. I also enjoy watching good scifi and playing games when I get the chance. I love teaching and science outreach.
PHY-110 Concepts of Physics
PHY-115 Astronomy
PHY-141 University Physics II - Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism
PHY-142 University Physics III - Modern Physics
PHY-245 Solid Mechanics
ESC-102 Weather and Climate
Science is fun! I want my students to enjoy learning and to see that science isn't just equations and lab coats. I want my students to be lifelong learners who can think critically and solve problems. To encourage lifelong learning, I strive to instill a thirst for knowledge by making science fun and by making my lectures understandable and relevant. Demonstrations and hands-on activities provide ways to liven up lectures, and recent events and discoveries establish relevancy. Teaching and learning is a mutual process that includes an exchange of ideas from teacher to student and student to teacher. Lectures interspersed with activities and group discussions foster this openness and encourage questions and critical thinking.
My research interests include planetary volcanism and surface processes, variable stars, and educational engagement and teaching methods.
I was involved with scouting for many years, and I'm active in my local church.