My research background is theoretical neutron star astrophysics, specifically the thermal evolution of very old neutron stars, and simulations of glitches (sudden changes in the rotation rate of a neutron star). I now work in the Provost's Office at Utah State University. I have taken a not-so-traditional, but enjoyable, career path to get to this very interesting position.
Articles
The Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms (THEMIS) Education and Outreach (E/PO) Program (with L. M. Peticolas, N. Craig, S. F. Odenwald, A. Walker, C. T. Russell, V. Angelopoulos, C. Willard, W. A. Hiscock, J. M. Stoke, and M. B. Moldwin), Space Science Reviews (2008)
During the pre-launch phase of NASA’s THEMIS mission, the Education and Public Outreach (E/PO) program...
Hands-On Gravitational Wave Astronomy: Extracting Astrophysical Information from Simulated Signals (with Louis J. Rubbo, Shane L. Larson, and Dale R. Ingram), The American Journal of Physics (2007)
In this article we introduce an activity in which introductory astronomy students act as gravitational...
Educational Support Materials for Eintein's Messengers (with D. Ingram, F. Raab, J. Thacker, and S. Whitcomb), National Science Foundation White Papers (2006)
Gravitational Waves: New Observatories for New Astronomy (with Louis J. Rubbo, Shane L. Larson, and Kristina D. Zaleski), The Physics Teacher (2006)
This article reviews the current status of gravitational wave astronomy and explains why astronomers are...
Science Icebreaker Activities: An example from Gravitational Wave Astronomy (with Louis J. Rubbo, Kristina D. Zaleski, and Shane L. Larson), The Physics Teacher (2006)
At the beginning of a class, workshop, or meeting, an icebreaker activity is often used...
Contributions to Books
Our Sun - The Star of Classroom Activities and Public Outreach Events (with N. Craig), Multiwavelength Observations of Coronal Structure and Dynamics (2002)
We showcase RHESSI (Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager) EPO (Education and Public Outreach)...
The Yohkoh Public Outreach Project (with T. Slater, D. McKenzie, L. Acton, D. Alexander, J. Lemen, S. Freeland, and T. Metcalf), Multiwavelength Observations of Coronal Structure and Dynamics (2002)
The NASA funded Yohkoh Public Outreach Project (YPOP) began in 1995 with the goal of...
Conference Paper
CHICOS Detector Stations (with R. D. McKeown, J Gao, A. Shoup, and G. B. Yodh), 28th International Cosmic Ray Conference (2003)
The California HIgh school Cosmic ray ObServatory (CHICOS) is a large area (presently 400 square...
CHICOS: Status and Prospects (with R. D. McKeown, J. Gao, C. Zheng, R. Seki, A. Shoup, G. B. Yodh, C. Jillings, K. Ganezer, and J. Hill), 28th International Cosmic Ray Conference (2003)
The California HIgh school Cosmic ray ObServatory (CHICOS) is a large area (∼ 400 km2)...