Assistant Professor
Department of Physics, University of Louisiana Lafayette
- PHYS 207, Introductory Physics, every semester from Fall 2018 to Spring 2021, Spring 2022
- PHYS 460, Fundamentals of Cosmochemistry, Spring 2020, Fall 2021
- PHYS 160, Astronomy of the Solar System, Fall 2020, 2021, 2022
- PHYS 170, Astronomy beyond the Solar System, Spring 2021, 2022
- PHYS 160 online, Astronomy of the Solar System, Fall 2022
- PHYS 170 online, Astronomy beyond the Solar System, Spring 2023
Visiting Assistant Professor, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
Department of Physics, University of Louisiana Lafayette
- PHYS 207, Algebra-based Introductory Physics, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
- PHYS 215, Laboratory course in Introductory Physics, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
Adjunct Lecturer , Spring 2010
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Missouri St. Louis
Astron1012: The Violent Universe and New Astronomy. Introductory Astronomy for non-science majors.
Adjunct Faculty, Summer 2008, 2009, and 2010
University College, Washington University in St. Louis
EPSc 171a: The Solar System. A survey of the planetary bodies within our Solar System for non-science majors.
Teaching assistant
Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, Washington University
Fall 2004: EPSc 171, The Solar System
Spring 2005: EPSc 118, Geology of the National Parks
Department of Geological Sciences, Ohio University (2001-2003)
Introductory geology laboratory courses and field-trips for geology and non-geology majors
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ohio University (1999-2002)
Physics laboratory courses for physics, engineering, life science, education and non-science majors; recitation sessions for the same
Guest lectures in graduate and undergraduate classes
- “Meteorites and Meteoritic Impacts” for GEOL 355: Environmental Geology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, taught by Timothy Duex, November 2019
- “Meteorites and Stardust” for GEOL 292: Elementary Petrology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, taught by Timothy Duex, November 2015
- “Presolar grains in meteorites” for EPSc 571: Meteorites, Washington University taught by Frederic Moynier, November 2009
- “NanoSIMS Ion optics” for EPSc 544: Methods of Geochemistry, Washington University taught by Frank A. Podosek, December 2007, 2008
- “Presolar grains in meteorites” for EPSc 171: The Solar System, Washington University taught by William B. McKinnon, February 2005
Teaching Certifications
- Quality Matters certification for online teaching: Applying the Quality Matters Rubric – Louisiana Board of Regents (February 2023)
- Online teaching certifications through the Office of Distance Learning at UL Lafayette:
- ODL100 – Basic Course Building (Aug 2022)
- ODL110 – Strategies for Engaging Learners Online (Jan 2023)
- ODL220 – Creating Interactive Learning Content for Engaging Students (Dec 2022)
Teaching Workshops
- Participated in the Faculty Summit on Student Research Experience organized by UL Lafayette’s Student Center for Research, Creativity, and Scholarship, August 2021
- Participated in the American Physics Society’s Workshop for New Physics and Astronomy Faculty (October 2020)
- Moving FORWARD in Space Workshop for Early Career Planetary Faculty (March 17, 2013), Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (via the FORWARD to Professorship Program) Woodlands, Texas.
- “Strategies for Effective Classroom Management” (November 16, 2009), The Teaching Center, Washington University in St. Louis
- “Incorporating Active Learning” (October 21, 2009), Co-sponsored by the Graduate Student Senate and The Teaching Center, Washington University in St. Louis
Laboratory astrophysics and planetary science 