ABOUT ME
You found me! I'm an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Earth-Space Science at the University of Indianapolis, where I teach physics, astronomy, and introductory science courses for preservice educators. I recently earned a Ph.D. at Indiana University with my dissertation research work on 19th century science education, and previously earned a Ph.D. from the department of physics and astronomy at the University of Kansas, doing research on high-energy astrophysical plasmas and radiation from turbulent sources.
Education
1998 - 2002
Williams College
B.A., physics and religion (dual major)
2004 - 2012
University of Kansas
M.A. and Ph.D., Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
Dissertation: Radiation from small-scale magnetic field turbulence: implications for gamma-ray bursts and laboratory astrophysical plasmas
2012 - 2022
Indiana University (Bloomington)
M.A. and Ph.D., Dept. of History & Philosophy of Science & Medicine
Dissertation: Engaging Experiments: U.S. science education before the laboratory method.
Other Programs
Public Voices Fellow with The OpEd Project
University of Indianapolis cohort 2, 2022-2023
Think Write Publish: Science & Religion
Writing Fellowship, 2016-2018
KICP 2014 Summer Workshop: Education & Outreach
Participant, practicum with WorldWide Telescope team at the Adler Planetarium
AmeriCorps, City C.O.R.E. 2002-2003, Lawrence, MA
Community service & work with 4th graders in bilingual charter school