| Institution | Dates Attended | Degree/Position |
|---|---|---|
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University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI |
Sep 1975 - May 1981 |
B.S. - Double Major: Astronomy & Physics |
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Wayne State University Detroit, MI |
Sep 1981 - Aug 1983 | M.A. - Physics |
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Indiana University Bloomington, IN |
Sep 1983 - Aug 1985 | M.A. - Astronomy |
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Indiana University Bloomington, IN |
Sep 1985 - Aug 1988 | Ph.D. - Astrophysics |
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Joint Institute for Lab. Astrophysics Boulder, CO |
Sep 1988 - Aug 1990 |
Postdoctoral Research Associate |
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Iowa State University Ames, IA |
Sep 1990 - Jul 1993 |
Visiting Assistant Professor |
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NASA/GSFC Computer Sci. Corp. Greenbelt, MD |
Aug 1993 - Jul 1994 |
Resident Astronomer at IUE Observatory |
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NASA/GSFC Applied Research Corp. Greenbelt, MD |
Aug 1994 - Jun 1996 | Associate Scientist |
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East Tenn. State Univ. Physics & Astronomy Johnson City, TN |
Jul 1996 - Aug 1999 | Assistant Professor |
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East Tenn. State Univ. Physics & Astronomy Johnson City, TN |
Aug 1999 - Jul 2006 | Associate Professor |
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East Tenn. State Univ. Physics & Astronomy Johnson City, TN |
Aug 2006 - Jun 2012 |
Department Chair & Associate Professor |
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East Tenn. State Univ. Physics & Astronomy Johnson City, TN |
Aug 2012 - present |
Department Chair & Professor |
I am currently enjoying life as a professor at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). I am an astrophysicist by trade and specialize in the UV/Visual/IR spectra and NLTE radiative transfer in the atmospheres of cool red giant stars. The most important question in understanding the cosmos that I would like to have answered can be found by clicking here.
I still remember my first day on Earth. A lot of bright lights and loud sounds. I have been around the block a few times and have asked many questions. My professional history as a scientist can be viewed on my curriculum vitae.
On a personal level, I enjoy playing golf and camping at the South State Park of Higgins Lake in Michigan. Supposably in the 1960's, Higgins Lake was rated the 6th most beautiful lake in the world by National Geographic.
I am very happy to have found an academic position at ETSU. However, I am always on the lookout for further advancement of my career and I may have found my next employer right here in Johnson City. Just click here to find out about this future dream position.