Position:
Space Science Teacher Liaison at Space Foundation, Senior Lecturer at Bentley University
Work:
Space Foundation
since 2011
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Space Science Teacher Liaison
Bentley University
since Sep 1994
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Senior Lecturer
Education:
Boston University 1990 - 1993
Masters, Astronomy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1986 - 1990
S.B., Physics
Bentley University
Interests:
Softball -- I have captained or co-captained different softball teams, including my current team "Geminis," and play outfield and first base. In 2004, on one of my teams, I lead the league in hitting with a .776 batting average, as we won the playoff championship. In 2005, at MIT, I lead my team in hitting with a .667 average, set a personal high for slugging percentage, and won awards for gold glove and co-MVP. In 2007, during my Sunday summer league, I lead the league with a .833 regular season batting average. Currently, I haver over 1200 career hits.
Honor & Awards:
2002: Joseph M. Cronin Award for Excellent in Academic Advising
2003: Bentley College Most Outstanding Faculty Member Award
2005: Bentley College Most Outstanding Faculty Member Award
2005: MIT Compact Objects Softball Team Co-Most Valuable Player
2009: "Gregory H. Adamian Award for Excellence in Teaching" at Bentley University
2012: Bentley's "Innovation in Teaching Award" for my course "U.S. Space Program: Going Beyond"