CURRICULUM VITAE
C. GREGORY SEAB
Department of Physics
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148
(504) 280-6711
EDUCATION
1977-1982:
Ph.D. in Astrophysics, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. Thesis Title: Ultraviolet
Extinction Properties of Grains in the Interstellar Medium
1971-1974:
M.S. in Physics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Honors: NDEA Title IV Fellowship in Physics
1967-1971:
B.S. in Physics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Honors: National Merit Scholar, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Pi Sigma, Chancellor’s Scholarship,
Schlumberger Honor Award, CRC Outstanding Physics Student.
EXPERIENCE
1987-present:
University of New Orleans Chair, Department of Physics, 2002 – 2012 ; Seraphia D Leyda
University Teaching Professor, 2002 – ; Professor, 1996 – ; Assoc. Prof. 1991-1996; Assist.
Prof. 1989-1991; Visiting Asst. Prof. 1987-1989. Graduate Faculty from 1989.
Chair, University Senate 2003-2006 and 1996-1998.
Teaching: Teaches popular Introductory Astronomy course. Supervises Astronomy Lab
course; teaches graduate and undergraduate Physics course, including Advanced Astrophysics,
Cosmology, Relativity theory, and Astronomy for Teachers.
Honors: Seraphia D Leyda University Teaching Award, 2002. Physics Department Teacher of
the Year, 1997-98. Department Outstanding Teacher award, 1991-92.
Research: Observational: Abundances of neutral and low ionization species in interstellar
clouds; nature of diffuse interstellar bands; ultraviolet interstellar extinction. Theoretical:
Interstellar shock models with grains; grain destruction, formation, and evolution; optical
scattering and radiative transfer in circumstellar clouds. Beginning research work on
cosmology and relativity.
1985-1987:
Research Scientist, Virginia Institute for Theoretical Astronomy
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
1985:
Research Scientist, Astronomy Department
University of California, Berkeley, CA
1983-1985:
NRC Research Associate
NASA Ames Research Center
Moffett Field, CA
1974-1977:
Engineering Analyst Programmer
Middle South Services, Inc., Gretna, LA
1971-1982:
United States Army Reserve officer: ROTC training at LSU Baton Rouge 1967-71;
commissioned 2nd Lt. 1971 in Air Defense Artillery; Basic Officer Course at Ft. Bliss, Texas,
1972; promoted Captain 1980.
Publications
Text Books
A Study Guide to Accompany Universe: Origins and Evolution, by C. Gregory Seab (Wadsworth Publishing
Company: Belmont, CA) 1997, 196 pages. Main text is Universe: Origins and Evolution by T. P. Snow and K. R.
Brownsberger.
Astronomy, by C. Gregory Seab, Applied Science Review series (Springhouse Corporation: Springhouse,
Pennsylvania) 1994, 184 pages.
Refereed/Invited Publication
“The Big Bang: Origins and Theories of the Universe,” keynote talk to “II Congreso De Ciencias Exactas”
presented September 28, 2007 at Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Book Chapters
"Diffuse Circumstellar Bands", by C. G. Seab, invited review in Diffuse Interstellar Bands", eds. A. G. G. M.
Tielens and T. P. Snow, conference proceedings from May 16-19, 1994 in Boulder, CO (Kluwer Academic Press:
Dordrecht), pp129-142 (1995).
"Grain Destruction and Growth", by C. G. Seab, invited review in Dust in the Universe, eds. M. E. Bailey and D.
A. Williams (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press), pp. 303-326 (1988).
"Survival of C Dust in Shocks," invited talk by C. G. Seab, in Carbon in the Galaxy: Studies from Earth and
Space, eds. J. C. Tarter, S. Chang, and D. J. DeFrees (NASA Conference Publication 3061), pp. 47-58 (1990).
"Grain Destruction, Formation, and Evolution," invited talk by C. G. Seab, in Interstellar Processes, eds. D. J.
Hollenbach and H. A. Thronson (Dordrecht: Reidel), pp. 491-512 (1987).
"Shock Processing of Interstellar Grains," invited talk by C. G. Seab and J. M. Shull, in Interrelationships Among
Circumstellar, Interstellar, and Interplanetary Dust, eds. J. A. Nuth III and R. E. Stencel (NASA Conference
Publication 2403), pp. 37-54 (1986).
"Grain Destruction in Interstellar Shocks," by C. G. Seab and J. M. Shull, in Workshop on Laboratory and
Observational Infrared Specta of Interstellar Dust, eds. R. D. Wolstencroft and J. M. Greenberg (Edinburgh: Royal
Observatory), pp. 26-32 (1984).
Journal Articles
"The weakness of diffuse bands in nebular environments: Possible impact on the PAH + hypothesis," by T. P.
Snow, E. L. O. Bakes, R. H. Buss, Jr., and C. G. Seab, Astron. and Astrophys., 296, L37-L40 (1995).
"Diffuse Band Profiles in the D Ophiuchi Cloud", by C. Gregory Seab and T. P. Snow, Astrophys. J., 443, 698704 (1995).
"The Physics of Grain-Grain Collisions and Gas-Grain Sputtering in Interstellar Shocks", by A. G. G. M. Tielens,
C. G. McKee, C. G. Seab, and D. J. Hollenbach, Astrophys. J., 431, 321-340 (1994).
"Interstellar Gas and Dust in the Young Cluster IC348", by T. P. Snow, M. M. Hanson, and C. G. Seab,
Astrophys. J., 420, 632-642 (1994).
"On the system of diffuse interstellar bands 5844 and 5850Å", by J. Krelowski, T. P. Snow, J. Papaj, C. G. Seab,
and B. Wszolek, Astrophys. J., 419, 692-697 (1993).
"Spatial Correlation Between CH, CN, and the Diffuse Interstellar Bands Carriers", by J. Krelowski, T.P. Snow,
C.G. Seab, and J. Papaj, Monthly Notices Royal Astronomical Society, 258, 693-696 (1992).
"Diffuse Band Profiles in the Spectrum of HD29647: Evidence for a Molecular Origin?", by T. P. Snow and C. G.
Seab, Astrophys. J., 382, 189-192 (1991).
"On the Size Distribution of Newly Formed Grains in Red Supergiant Atmospheres," by C. Gregory Seab and T.P.
Snow, Astrophys. J., 347, 479-482 (1990).
"A Search for Interstellar and Circumstellar C60," by T. P. Snow and C. G. Seab, Astron. and Astrophys., 213,
291-294 (1989).
"Predicting Peculiar Interstellar Extinction From Gaseous Abundances", by C. L. Joseph, T. P. Snow, and C. G.
Seab, Astrophys. J., 340, 314-317 (1989).
"Circumstellar Dust Around HR4049: A Critical Test for Theories of Interstellar Dust," by L. B. F. M. Waters, H.
J. G. L. M. Lamers, T. P. Snow, E. Mathlener,N. R. Trams, P. A. M. van Hoof, C. Waelkens, C. G. Seab, and R.
Stanga, Astron. and Astrophys., 211, 208-216 (1989)
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"A New Search for Interstellar C3," by T. P. Snow and C. G. Seab Astrophys. J., 335, 185-187 (1988).
"The Growth of Thermal Instabilities in Cooling Flows," by L. P. David, J. N. Bregman, and C. G. Seab,
Astrophys. J., 329, 66-81 (1988).
"Shock Processing of Interstellar Dust - Diamonds in the Sky!" by A. G. G. M. Tielens, C. G. Seab, C. F. McKee,
and D. J. Hollenbach, Astrophys. J. (Letters), 319, L109-L113 (1987).
"The Structure of Time-Dependent Interstellar Shocks and Grain Destruction in the Interstellar Medium," by C. F.
McKee, D. J.Hollenbach, C. G. Seab, and A. G. G. M. Tielens, Astrophys. J., 318, 674-701 (1987).
"Interstellar Abundances in Dense, Moderately Reddened Lines of Sight. I. Observational Evidence for DensityDependent Depletion," by C. L. Joseph, T. P. Snow, C. G. Seab, and R. M. Crutcher, Astrophys. J., 309, 771-782,
(1986).
"A Search for Diffuse Interstellar Bands in the Ultraviolet," by C. G. Seab and T. P. Snow, Astrophys. J., 295,
485-489 (1985).
"Ultraviolet Extinction and Diffuse Band Strength Correlations," by C. G. Seab and T. P. Snow, Astrophys. J.,
277, 200-206 (1984).
"Shock Processing of Interstellar Grains," by C. G. Seab and J. M. Shull, Astrophys. J, 275, 652-660 (1983).
"Observationally Determined Fe II Oscillator Strengths," by J. M. Shull, M. van Steenberg, and C. G. Seab,
Astrophys. J., 271, 408-414 (1983).
"The Depletion of Calcium in the O Ophiuchi Cloud," by T. P. Snow, J. G. Timothy, and C. G. Seab, Astrophys.
J. (Letters), 265, L67-L69 (1983).
"The Ultraviolet Spectrum of Herbig-Haro Object 2H," by E. W. Brugel, J. M. Shull, and C. G. Seab, Astrophys.
J. (Letters), 262, L35-L40 (1982).
"Ultraviolet Extinction Curves Derived from IUE Data," by C. G. Seab, T. P. Snow, and C. L. Joseph,
Astrophys. J., 246, 788-793 (1981).
"An Anomalous Ultraviolet Extinction Curve in the Taurus Dark Cloud," by T. P. Snow and C. G. Seab,
Astrophys. J. (Letters), 242, L83-L86 (1980).
Other Publications
Popular proceedings
"Why Does the Sun Shine?", by C. G. Seab, PAS-Times newsletter, published in two parts, July and August 1990.
Abstracts
“Observed Profile Variations in the 8 6614 Å Diffuse Interstellar Band,” by C. G. Seab, L. Riedlinger, T.P.
Snow, C. Sneden, J. Bommer, and D. Lewis, Bull. Amer. Astron. Soc., 1999.
"Diffuse Bands in the Rho Oph Cloud", by C. G. Seab and T. P. Snow, Bull. Amer. Astron. Soc., 22, No. 1
(1990).
"Interstellar Diamonds from Shocks", by C. G. Seab, A. G. G. M. Tielens, C. F. McKee, and D. J. Hollenbach,
Bull. Amer. Astron. Soc., 20, No. 1 (1988).
"Galactic Fountains and Dust Grains," by C. G. Seab and R. J. Edgar, Bull. Amer. Astron. Soc., 18, 960 (1987).
"Why Do Interstellar Grains Exist?," by C. G. Seab, D. J. Hollenbach, C. F. McKee, and A. G. G. M. Tielens, in
Interrelationships Among Circumstellar, Interstellar, and Interplanetary Dust, eds. J. A. Nuth III and R. E. Stencel
(NASA Conference Publication 2403), p. A-28 (1986).
"Effects of Time-Dependent Pressure Drop on Grain Destruction Behind Supernova Shocks", by C. G. Seab, C.
F. McKee, A. G. G. M. Tielens, and D. J. Hollenbach, Bull. Amer. Astron. Soc., 17, 758 (1985).
"Sub-millimeter Observations of Spiral Galaxies", by T. L. Roellig, M. W. Werner, C. G. Seab, E. E. Becklin, C.
Impey, J. Davidson, and M. Dragovan, Bull. Amer. Astron. Soc., 17, 612 (1985).
"Emission from Interstellar Shocks with Grain Destruction," by C. G. Seab, J. M. Shull, and C. F. McKee, Bull.
Amer. Astron. Soc., 16, 927 (1984).
"The Growth and Destruction of Interstellar Dust," by C. F. McKee, C. G. Seab, D. Hollenbach, and A. Tielens,
Bull. Amer. Astron. Soc., 16, 445 (1984).
"Searching for Very Weak Lines Towards a Highly Reddened Star with IUE", by C.G. Seab and T.P. Snow, in
IUE Conference: Observing at the Limit, Boulder, CO, 15 - 17 August 1983.
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"Kinematics of Grain Destruction in Shocks," by C. G. Seab and J. M. Shull, Bull. Amer. Astron. Soc., 15, 922
(1983).
Seminars and Scholarly presentations
“Astrology, ESP, and Things That Go Bump in the Night” talk to A&S2999 class, UNO, Sept. 17, 2013.
“From Atoms to Higgs: A Brief Overview of the Standard Model of Particle Physics”, physics seminar at UNO,
September 19, 2012.
“Time and the Universe”, physics seminar at UNO, January 27, 2010.
“God and the Stars: An Astronomers Response to Creationism” seminar to the Physics Department at UNO
presented November 12, 2008.
“Pluto: Wondering/Wandering About the Planets” seminar to the Physics Department at UNO presented
September 19, 2007
“The Accelerating Expansion of the Universe,” seminar to the Physics Department, presented February 5, 2003.
“The Accelerating Expansion of the Universe,” seminar to the Department of Physics and Engineering, Xavier
University, November 7, 2002.
“The Skeptical Approach,” invited presentation to the Association of Behavior Analysis, May 27, 2001, in New
Orleans.
“The Five Ages of the Universe,” seminar and public lecture for Physics Department and the public in conjunction
with Einstein Week festivities, March 14, 2000.
“The Origin of the Universe,” invited public lecture at Loyola University given July 16, 1999, as part of a
weekend for-credit course entitled The Emergent Universe at the Loyola Institute for Ministry with Dr. Kathleen
O’Gorman.
"Diffuse Interstellar Bands - An Unsolved Problem", seminar at University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg,
MS, 10 March 1989, and at UNO Physics Department, 1 March 1989.
"What Do You Say to an Astrologer? An Astronomer's View", seminar at UNO Physics Department, 12 May
1989.
"Killing Interstellar Dust Grains with Shocks", seminar at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 12 May 1989.
"Grains, Shocks, and the Solar System", seminar at UNO Physics Department, November 10, 1993.
Artistic or other creative contributions
Please see Section 10 under 'Public Service' for a list of public lectures, observatory tours, media appearances, and
other activities that could also be considered scholarly, creative, and artistic since they both inform and entertain the
audience.
Participation at Professional Meetings
American Physical Society March 2008 Meeting in New Orleans. Panelist on “Disaster Recovery” session. March
9 – 13, 2008.
II Congreso De Ciencias Exactas,at Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
September 24-28, 2007. Presented keynote address Sept. 28.
American Astronomical Society 204th General Meeting, Denver, CO June 2004.
College Astronomy Teaching Workshop, presented by T. Slater, Denver, CO. June 2004.
Workshop on Board of Regents Blue Ribbon Commission for Reform of Science and Math Education, meeting at
UNO, February 9, 2001.
“In Praise of the Post-Modernism,” conference celebrating the work of William Doll, at LSU, Baton Rouge,
February 3, 2001.
Board of Supervisors meeting on Revitalizing Science and Math Education in Orleans Parish, at Kennedy High
School, January 19, 2001.
A Decade of HST Science, Space Telescope Science Institute Spring Symposium, Aprill 11 – 14, 2000, in
Baltimore, MD.
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“Observed Profile Variations in the 8 6614 Å Diffuse Interstellar Band,” by C. G. Seab, L. Riedlinger, T.P. Snow,
C. Sneden, J. Bommer, and D. Lewis, poster paper presented at the 193rd Meeting of the American Astronomical
Society, Austin, TX, 5 - 9 January 1999.
Project Kaleidoscope Workshop: Revitalizing Introductory Physics, held at LSU Baton Rouge on November 15 17, 1997.
GNOC Workshop on reforming science education, Southern University in New Orleans, July 29 - August 1, 1996.
"Reforming Science Education Workshop: Followup Meeting" sponsored by LaCEPT, held Saturday, Dec. 9,
1995, at UNO.
"Reforming Science Education Workshop" sponsored by LaCEPT, held August 15 - 19, 1996 at Xavier
University, New Orleans, LA.
"Diffuse Circumstellar Bands", by C. G. Seab, invited review talk presented at the Conference on Diffuse
Interstellar Bands, held at Boulder, CO, May 16-19, 1994.
Higher Education, Research, and Economic Development: Partners in Louisiana's Future. Sponsored by LaSER
subcommittee of LEQSF, and National Science Foundation. Baton Rouge, La, February 23 - 25, 1994.
"Diffuse Interstellar Bands: Hydrocarbons in Space?", by C.G. Seab, presented at Big Muddy Quantum Fest III,
UNO Science Building, February 12, 1994.
LaCEPT/LaSIP Workshop: Teaching Science in Colleges and Universities, held at LSU Baton Rouge, January 28
- 29, 1994.
"Grain Destruction in the Interstellar Medium", by C. G. Seab, invited review talk presented at "Workshop on
Isotopic Anomalies: "Interstellar Grains in the Laboratory", NASA Origins of Solar Systems Program, held at
Washington University, St. Louis, MO, November 18 - 21, 1993.",
Louisiana Space Consortium Meeting, University of New Orleans, January 29 - 31, 1992.
Other Scholarly or Creative Activities
Reviewer for new edition of Universe: Origins and Evolution text by Snow and Brownsberger, 2002.
Created 320 web-based concept questions for use in conjunction with the text Physics by Urone, Brooks-Cole
Publishing, 2000.
Proposal reviewer for Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston, Texas.
Panel member for review panel on NASA proposals for Microgravity Experiments for Space and Ground-based
facilities, June 1991.
Referee for articles submitted for publication in :
The Astrophysics Journal
Nature
Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Icarus
Textbook reviewer for 3rd Edition of Discovering Astronomy, by Robbins and Jeffery for John Wiley & Sons.
Awards, Lectureships, or Prizes
Seraphia D. Leyda University Teaching Fellow, University of New Orleans, 2002 - 2005.
Physics Department Teacher of the Year, 1997-98.
Physics Department Outstanding Teacher, 1991-92.
NRC Research Associate, at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, 1983 - 1985.
NDEA Title IV Fellowship in Physics, LSU Baton Rouge, 1971 - 1974.
Phi Kappa Phi, at LSU Baton Rouge, 1971.
National Merit Scholar, 1967 - 1971.
LSU Centennial Honor Award, 1967 - 1971.
Schlumberger Honor Award, 1971.
CRC Outstanding Science Student, 1968.
Grants and Contracts
C. Gregory Seab
As Principal Investigator:
“Revitalizing Undergraduate Physics at the University of New Orleans.” Pis: R.L. Greene and C.G. Seab.
LEQSF, 1999 – 2000. $121,002 for two years.
"Far-UV Extinction for Deeply Embedded Stars in Interstellar Clouds." PI: C. G. Seab; Co-I: T. P. Snow.
Submitted to NASA Hubble Space Telescope Program, Cycle 5; accepted 1995 for 9 orbits, $32,811 for two years.
"Structurally Resolved Abundances and Depletions in the D Oph Cloud" PI: C. G. Seab; Co-I: T. P. Snow.
Submitted to NASA Hubble Space Telescope Program, Cycle 5; accepted 1995 for 11 orbits, $56,774 for two years.
NASA JOVE (Joint Ventures) program: 3-year grant for Hubble Space Telescope investigations of diffuse
interstellar clouds, June 1994 - August 1997; approximately $65K total including matching funds.
"Calculations of Line and Continuum Emission from Interstellar Shocks with Grain Destruction", NSF Request
for Computing Services to Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, 25 service units granted Sept. 1991; renewed 1992,
1993.
National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program: Phase II - Space Grant State Consortia. Committee
member for statewide Space Grant application.
"Differential Extinction in Clusters and Associations", an observing proposal to NASA's International Ultraviolet
Explorer Guest Observer Program: accepted August 1990 through August 1991. Funded for $9,400 and 2 observing
shifts ($12,000 equivalent).
"Observations of Stars Embedded in Dark Interstellar Clouds", from Louisiana Stimulus for Excellence in
Research (NSF EPSCor Program): accepted May 1990 - May 1991 for $6,985.
"Astronomical Observations and Analysis of Diffuse Interstellar Bands", from Louisiana Stimulus for Excellence
in Research (NSF EPSCoR Program): funded July 27, 1989 - June 30, 1990 for $3131.00
As Co-Investigator
"Enhancing and Upgrading Undergraduate Physics Laboratories at UNO." PI: J. Tang; Co-I's: O.F. Griffith, J.
Hegseth, A. Puri, C.G. Seab, J.J. Sullivan, E.A. Branley, and N.B. Day. Accepted by LEQSF for $218,440 for
1996-97.
"Observations of Newly Predicted Diffuse Interstellar Bands." PI: Chris Sneden, UT Austin; Lead-I: C. G. Seab,
UNO; Co-I: T. P. Snow, U. Colorado. Accepted for 5 nights on 2.1 m at McDonald Observatory in December 1994
and July 1995.
"Interstellar Material in Dense Diffuse Clouds." PI: Chris Sneden, UT Austin; Lead-I: T. P. Snow, U. Colorado;
Co-I: C. G. Seab, UNO. Accepted for 5 nights on 2.1 m at McDonald Observatory in December 1994 and July
1995.
"Diffuse Bands and Interstellar Cloud Chemistry and Physics", an Observing Time Request to Canada-FranceHawaii Telescope. P.I.: T.P. Snow, U. Colo., Boulder. Co-I's: C. G. Seab and J. Krewlowski. Accepted for 3 nights
($30,000 equivalent, done September 1989).
"Interstellar Lines in Dark Clouds", an Observing Time Request to Kitt Peak National Observatory: PI: T.P.
Snow. Co-I: C.G. Seab. Accepted for 3 nights ($24,000 equivalent, done June 1990).
An addition 8 - 10 grants as were received prior to 1990; the majority of these were for observations on the
International Ultraviolet Explorer satellite, although others included supercomputer time at the Pittsburgh
Supercomputing Center of the NSF, observing time at the CFHT, UH, and UKIRT telescopes at the Mauna Kea
Observatories, the 4-meter Mayall Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory, and other grants.
Grants and Contracts Pending
None
Thesis/Dissertation Committee Service
Ph.D. Committee for Kristi Phillipi, doctoral student in EDCI.
Ph.D. Committee for Pat Steide, ENAS program, Juliette Ioup Chair.
Thesis Committee Chairman: Lance Riedlinger; anticipated graduation December 2000. Thesis subject: A Search
for Diffuse Interstellar Bands Between 6500 - 8000 D.
Master’s Exam Committee for Michelle Marine, Master of Arts in Science Teaching, Spring 1997.
Master’s Exam Committee for Mary Armit, Master of Arts in Science Teaching, Spring 1997.
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Thesis Committee: Brian LaCour. Thesis title: A Study of the LeSage Model of Gravitation. M.S. in Physics,
May 1995.
Masters Exam Committee (non-thesis): Derek Lewis. M.S. in Applied Physics, December 1995.
Thesis Committee Chairman: Wilhelm F. Richter. Thesis title: Calculations of Line and Continuum Emission
from Interstellar Shocks with Grain Destruction. Completion expected in August 1992.
Research Interests
I am changing fields from observational/theoretical studies of the interstellar medium (ISM) to cosmology. The
change is facilitated by my background in theoretical astrophysics, but hampered by the time taken for
administrative service duties as both Chair of the Department of Physics for five years and Chair of the University
Senate for three (and two more as Vice Chair under the Chancellor in the late 1990s), plus time spent on the
pedagogy of physics education.
In cosmology, I am particularly interested in the interpretation of the new findings about the accelerating
expansion of the universe. Einstein’s cosmological constant in most often invoked as the basis for this acceleration,
but there is no good understanding of the origin of this term. It was introduced originally to counteract gravity to
produce a static universe, dropped for almost a century when the expansion of the universe was discovered, and
reintroduced as the source of the acceleration. However, there is no physical explanation for the term apart from the
utility of it in matching data, and the hand-waving term “dark energy” that is little more than a handle for our
ignorance. I intend to pursue the possible physical explanations of the accelerating expansion. A true understanding
of this will lead to a fuller understanding of the evolution and eventual fate of our universe.
My prior research interest was in the astrophysics of the interstellar medium (ISM). I was pursuing an
understanding of the ISM with both observational and theoretical work on a variety of different projects, with
specialization in the study of interstellar dust grains, diffuse interstellar bands, and translucent clouds. This included
observation time awarded on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) for observations of 'translucent' clouds in the ISM.
These generally consist of the outer, thinner parts of dark cloud complexes. One of my HST projects studied
ultraviolet absorption lines with high resolution in the well-known D Ophiuchi dark cloud complex using the
Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph (GHRS) instrument, in combination with some ultra-high resolution
(R=1,000,000) ground-based data, in order to resolve the velocity structure of individual clumps of the cloud. This
has been supplemented with ground-based observations been done at the 82" telescope at McDonald Observatory
using their Sandiford echelle spectrograph. This instrument gives a wavelength coverage of 500 to 1500 D at a time,
with high resolution and S/N up to several hundred. I have been using it to search for newly predicted diffuse
interstellar bands (DIBs) in the red portion of the spectrum, where the confusion of telluric lines has limited the
sensitivity of the search. By using a high S/N, high resolution instrument, I hope to remove the telluric lines from
the spectrum in order to bring out the hidden weak DIBs for comparison to recent laboratory and theoretical
predictions. The DIBs have been known as interstellar features for over 60 years, but the identity of their carriers
has defied all efforts to date. Some of my previous work in the D Ophiuchi dark cloud (with the CFHT at Mauna
Kea Observatories) has helped lay to rest the idea that the DIBs are produced by impurities in solid dust grains.
Current ideas identify the carriers as large organic molecules. A confirmation of one of the proposed carriers by the
identification of one of the predicted new bands in the poorly observed red portion of the spectrum help provide a
definitive solution to a decades-old problem.
I expect to continue some work on the observations of the interstellar medium in the future and as time permits,
not only for the work itself but also because it provides good training in astrophysics research for graduate and
advanced undergraduate students. The UNO Observatory has been set up like a professional research instrument,
although the light pollution in New Orleans precludes any useful research with the instrument, as described below.
Other Professional Accomplishments
Teaching Activities
Course/Program Design and Development
Designed and taught a graduate/senior level course “Introduction to Relativity” exploring Einstein’s special and
general theories of relativity, including the necessary math background in spacetime mechanics and tensor analysis.
C. Gregory Seab
Designed and taught an advanced Observational Astronomy lab course for 2 credit hours aimed at a small core of
students interested in advanced astronomy, using the full capabilities of the UNO Observatory. This course gives
students hands-on experience in observation and data reduction techniques.
Designed and taught a special 1-week course entitled “The Emergent Universe” at the prestigious Retreats
International Summer Institute, with Dr. Kathleen O’Gorman of the Loyola Institute for Ministry, in Summer 2000,
and repeated by invitation each summer since. This course combined elements of modern science and cosmology
with spirituality and religion for an audience primarily composed of religious educators and leaders. It was very well
received, leading to an invitation to return for a second summer and third summer.
Designed and taught a unique course on the Foundations of Science for adult learners at Loyola University City
College. This course was designed as an one-and-only science exposure for adults pursuing nighttime college
degrees. It covered a broad range of topics from the origins of the universe to the evolution of humans. The course
had triple objectives: to teach the basic facts of science, such as the nature of atoms and molecules; to teach the
practice of science by performing hands-on experiments; and to teach the universe story, the modern story of the
universe and our present place within it. The course was taught at Loyola University as a night course in Spring
1998.
Introductory Physics (Phys 1061): introduced an innovative teaching method based in part on the Peer Instruction
method of Eric Mazur (Harvard University). This technique employs the latest ideas on interactive engagement to
get the students actively participating in the classroom learning experience, rather than passively taking notes.
Astronomy for Teachers: Developed and implemented Physics 4091 course offered through Metro College as part
of the MAST program, primarily for teachers of grades 8 through 12. Taught in Spring 1994, 1996, and 2001.
Geometrodynamics: Supervised a reading course in general relativity and gravitation theory for graduate and
advanced undergraduate students.
Cosmology: A new course offering to be listed as Physics 2005: Intermediate Astronomy, and offered in response
to demand by students completing the sequence of Introductory Astronomy (Physics 1005 and 1006) for further
astronomy courses at UNO.
Astrophysics: Taught in Spring 1991 as Physics 4197: Special Topics in Physics, this was an advanced
undergraduate/graduate course in theoretical astrophysics for science and engineering students. Also taught as a
independent study courses for four graduate and advanced undergraduate students between 1991 and 1996.
Astronomy Labs: Have continually developed and refined the Astronomy Lab courses (Physics 1007 and 1008),
with close supervision and training of teaching assistants. Since graduate students in Astronomy are in very limited
supply at UNO, the goal has been to structure the course to be teachable by instructors with minimal initial training
in the field. As part of this, I have written Student and Instructor Supplements to most of the lab exercises in the
textbook. These supplements are designed to help the student through the exercises by adding to the explanations in
the book, and to tailor the exercises to the specific equipment available at UNO. In addition, I have devised and
written an number of exercises to add to those in the text. Currently the Astronomy Lab courses are undergoing
major revision to use a new, activities-oriented constructivist approach and to incorporate new lab equipment
obtained under a state Enhancement Grant.
Astronomy for the Curious: non-credit summer course for the general public which covers all of the most
interesting and accessible topics in astronomy from the nature of light and color to the origin and ultimate fate of the
universe. Also taught as part of the Rosa Kellor Campus, a program of free instruction for senior citizens.
Courses Taught
Teaching load is currently three courses per semester. Since beginning at UNO in the Fall of 1987, I have taught
the two-semester sequence of Introductory Astronomy, building it into a popular science course requiring the use of
one of the large classrooms on campus to accommodate demand. Average enrollment is about 100 students each
semester, although I have had as many as 157. In addition, I generally teach one physics course per semester, such
as 1031, 1032, 1061, 1062 (the introductory Physics courses with and without calculus), or 2064 (Modern Physics),
3301 (Intermediate Mechanics), 4521 (Principles of Optics), and 6501 (Electromagnetic Theory).
In Spring 1996 I taught one section of Introductory Astronomy (1006) with 150 students, one section of
Introductory Physics (1032) with 69 students, one independent study course in Astrophysics (4091) for one student,
and supervised about 100 students in the Astronomy Lab courses (1008, sec 601 - 604). Altogether this amounted to
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28% of the TOTAL Student Credit Hours taught this semester by the 12 regular and two adjunt faculty in the
Physics Department. In Spring 1997, this percentage increased to 30%.
In addition to regularly scheduled courses, I have often taught independent reading courses for one or more
students with special needs or interests. For example, in Spring 1999 I am supervising two reading courses: one for
3 credit hours in Cosmology (Physics 2005) for a passionately interested graduating senior (it has proven difficult to
get this particular course on the regular schedule), and another for 1 credit hour in Observational Techniques (taught
as a Special Topics course).
Student Evaluations
Student evaluations have been consistently high, typically 4.5 or above on a 5 point scale. Student evaluations
contributed to the award of a S.D. Leyda University Teaching award in 2002. Early in my career I was on the short
list for the national Society for College Science Teachers' Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teacher Award.
Recently and informally, almost every student advisor in other departments has steered their students toward my
classes. I put a great deal of work into my teaching, and the high evaluations of students and peers has recognized
this.
Education Workshops and Conferences Attended
Lousiana MERLOT Workshop: Gateway to Electronic Learning Resources. Workshop sponsored by Louisiana
MERLOT Project Team, Saturday, April 26,1998 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Project Kaleidoscope Workshop: Revitalizing Introductory Physics, held at LSU Baton Rouge on November 15 17, 1997.
GNOC Workshop on reforming science education, Southern University in New Orleans, July 29 - August 1, 1996.
"Reforming Science Education Workshop: Followup Meeting" sponsored by LaCEPT, held Saturday, Dec. 9,
1995, at UNO.
"Reforming Science Education Workshop" sponsored by LaCEPT, held August 15 - 19, 1996 at Xavier
University, New Orleans, LA.
Higher Education, Research, and Economic Development: Partners in Louisiana's Future. Sponsored by LaSER
subcommittee of LEQSF, and National Science Foundation. Baton Rouge, La, February 23 - 25, 1994.
LaCEPT/LaSIP Workshop: Teaching Science in Colleges and Universities, held at LSU Baton Rouge, January 28
- 29, 1994.
Louisiana Space Consortium Meeting, University of New Orleans, January 29 - 31, 1992.
Academic Service
Physics Department Chair, May 18, 2002 – May 2012
Physics Undergraduate Coordinator and Associate Chair, 2012 Committee Memberships
University Hearings Committee pool, 2013 University Grievance Review Committee, 2007 – 2011.
Chair of University Senate, three years from 2003 – 2006. Oversaw the restructuring of faculty governance through
new bylaws for the University Senate, Policy Committee, and University Committees.
Vice-Chair (later termed Faculty Chair), University Senate, 1997-99.
University Faculty Senate representative for Physics, 1991-present. Chair of Senate Committee B for 1992-94,
1995-97; Chair of Committee C 2001-2001.
Graduate Council member, 1997-2002.
University Committee on Academic Integrity, Co-chair, 1994 - 1996.
University Faculty Council Committee on University Admissions, 1993-1995.
Pre-medical Review committee, Science Department, 1990-1995.
Academic Review Board for College of Sciences, 1991-93.
Physics Departmental Committees:
Promotion and Tenure Committee, Chair 1999 - 2001.
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Graduate Advisory Committee, 1995 –1998.
Master of Arts in Science Teaching committee, Chair 1999 – 2000.
Courses and Curriculum committee, Physics Department, 1990-1991.
Grade appeals committee, Physics Department, UNO, 1989
Undergraduate Advisory Committee, 1990 – present
Public Services
I have been very active in promoting Astronomy at UNO for the UNO community, public schools in the area, and
for the public in general. These activities include doing Open House nights at the UNO Observatory, being
available for TV and radio appearances on astronomical subjects, and giving talks for many different groups around
the city. A list of most of these activities follows.
Open House at the UNO Observatory:
A series of Open House or Star Watch activities have been held at the UNO Observatory under my sponsorship.
These activities have drawn up to 300 people to the University to get a look through the telescope and to learn
something about the heavens. Each Open House is accompanied by two public lectures by myself on some aspect of
astronomy. The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, of which I am a member, has co-sponsored these events and
proved very helpful in the maintenance and operation of the UNO telescope.
There have been a total of over thirty Open House events at UNO since I instituted the program in 1987. Some
of these were affected by cloudy weather, including one hurricane. The total attendance at all the open house events
is estimated at over 2000 visitors from the community. One recent memorable event was an Eclipse Watch late
Sunday night and Monday morning, November 28 - 29, 1993, when members of the Pontchartrain Astronomy
society set up telescopes on the East lawn of the Science Building to offer views of the total lunar eclipse to the
public. An estimated 400 - 500 people attended this event, a remarkable number for the middle of the night. The
most recent event was an Open House at the UNO Observatory held on the nights of January 20, 2000 with about
300 people attending an eclipse watch for a total lunar eclipse.
Media Appearances
As the only active research astronomer in New Orleans, I have represented the science and the University in many
TV and radio appearances.
Guest of comedian Leon Blanda at the House of Blues, public interview & discussion on cosmology, the universe,
life, and religion, March 27, 2014.
Interviewed by Jeff Womack of WGNO News on Comet ISON, November 2013.
Interviewed on WWL eNews on the demotion of Pluto from planetary status, August 2006.
Interviewed in UNO Observatory on Leonid meteor storm, October 2002, by Crystal Wickes, WDSU.
Featured article in the Driftwood, UNO campus newspaper, September 2001.
Radio appearance on “The Bob Show” on WWL for a one-hour show on the full moon, March 12, 1998.
Radio interview with Jeff White, WWL radio, August 18, 1997.
Chanel 26 News: interview on Solar Interference with Communications Satellites, by Julie Hill, February 1996;
aired in March.
July 1994: interview with a Times-Picayune reporter about the Comet Shoemaker/Levy impact on Jupiter (long
distance, as I was in Colorado at the time!).
February 10, 1994: radio interview on WQUE about asteroids and asteroid impacts on Earth. Program director:
Gerald Duhon.
Angela Show guest on show on UFOs, hosted by Angela Hill, WWL TV (Ch. 4), taped Sept. 29, 1992.
Angela Show guest on Evolution vs. Creationism, hosted by Angela Hill, WWL TV (Ch.4), taped Nov. 14, 1991.
October 28, 1990: guest on Joe Caluda's talk show on WNOE radio to discuss UFO's, astronomy, and other fringe
issues.
October 14, 1990: guest on Joe Caluda's talk show on WNOE radio to discuss earthquakes, the Moon, and ESP.
June 5, 1990: guest on the Angela Show on WWL TV (channel 4) to counter UFO claims. Program aired in
August.
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April 25, 1990: interview on WWL radio on Hubble Space Telescope launch.
April 24, 1990: interview on WDSU (Channel 6) News on Hubble Space Telescope launch.
April 10, 1990: guest on Breakfast Edition morning news and talk show on WDSU (Channel 6) about Hubble
Space Telescope launch.
October 1, 1989: guest on Joe Caluda's talk show on WNOE radio to talk about psychic phenomena, UFOs,
ghosts, and science.
August 16, 1989: TV interviews on all three New Orleans local networks about the total lunar eclipse this night.
May 1, 1989: Guest of Ron Small on WSMB radio to talk about the Magellan probe being launched to Venus
orbit.
March 14, 1989: Interview with Dave McNamara of WWL radio about the auroral display seen here.
Public Talks, Observatory Tours, and Other Services
I have made myself available to local school, church, and other public groups for observatory showings, public
lectures on astronomy, judging science fairs, and other activities. Between 1987 and 2008 I have done over 100 of
these public service activities. The following includes most of these talks. Please note that the lectures associated
with the UNO Observatory Open House nights are generally NOT included in this list; they would add another 30 to
40 lectures to the total since 1987.
“Meteorites,” school visit to Cohen Preparatory HS, New Orleans, Ms. Mayeaux’s class, August 20, 2013.
“What the Higgs: or, Let’s Have a Particle!”, presentation for Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, August 31, 2012.
“Easy Einstein: Neutrinos and the Speed of Light”, public lecture by C.G. Seab and Open House at the UNO
Observatory as part of the 2012 Einstein Week festivities. Attendance over 100. March 26, 2012.
“Bicycles and Astrology: What’s Your Sign”, public lecture by C.G. Seab and Open House at the UNO
Observatory. Attendance 75. October 7, 2011.
“Transit of Venus” public viewing and interpretation, jointly done with the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society the
City of Gretna, to view the transit of the planet Venus across the face of the Sun. This is one of the rarest of
planetary alignments. The next transit will be in the year 2117. Over 300 people attended this event at the Gretna
Observatory site where Dr. Seab provided expert commentary and interpretation. June 5, 2012.
“Travel Time, Time Travel, and Schrodinger’s Cat” presentation to Greater New Orleans Section of the American
Institute of Aeronautics and Astronomics”, Slidell, LA March 18, 2010.
“Time and the Universe”, physics seminar at UNO, January 27, 2010.
“Time and the Stars”, presentation to Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, New Orleans, LA, Nov. 6, 2009.
“Entropy, the Early Universe, and the Arrow of Time” presentation to Sigma Xi Science Café, April 4, 2009.
“The Dark Universe: Dark Matter and Dark Energy”, Einstein Week feature talk and UNO Observatory Open
House, March 20, 2009.
“God and the Stars: An Astronomers Response to Creationism” invited talk to the Pontchartrain Astronomy
Society, presented October 16, 2008.
Observatory Tour and class on Lunar Phases, special field trip for A.H.Wilson 5 th grade classes of Gwendollin
Bellizan, October 3, 2008.
Space Quest student Observatory tour and sunspot observing, June 23, 2008.
Observatory Night Sky Tour for Isidore Newman School, Wednesday, April 13, 2008.
“All About Astronomy” visit to 5th grade class at Lusher Charter School, April 2007 in New Orleans
“Mars: Ice Cores and the Chances for Life,” a talk and question-and-answer sessions for the Lego League club at
Pine View Middle School, Covington, LA, October 21, 2003, Ms. Angie French.
“Astronomy at the Movies,” featured talk for Astronomy Day celebration at the Freeport McMoran Daily Living
Science Center, Kenner, LA, on May 10, 2003.
JPL Saturn Observation Program and UNO Observatory Open House, cosponsored by Pontchartrain Astronomy
Society, with public lecture by Dr. C. Gregory Seab and Dennis Cowles, Saturday, March 15, 2003.
Regional Science Olympiad event coordinator and judge for “Reach for the Stars” astronomy event, High School
and Middle School levels, Saturday, March 2003.
“Why NOT to Believe in Astrology” talk to The Round Table Club of New Orleans, October 24, 2002.
“The Universe About Us,” talk and sky show given at a weekend workshop and retreat at the Benedictine
Monastery near Mandeville, LA, July 7 – 8, 2001.
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State Science Olympiad event coordinator and judge for “Reach for the Stars” astronomy event, High School and
Middle School levels, Saturday, April 7, 2001.
Regional Science Olympiad event coordinator and judge for “Reach for the Stars” astronomy event, High School
and Middle School levels, Saturday, March 17, 2001.
“Cosmology and Spirituality,” talk to Dr. Kathleen O’Gorman’s class at Loyola University Institute for Ministry,
February 9, 2001.
“The Infinite Future: The Five Ages of the Universe,” public talk to the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, June
16, 2000. A public version of a seminar given earlier to the Physics Department.
State Science Olympiad event coordinator and judge for “Reach for the Stars” astronomy event, High School and
Middle School levels, Saturday, April 29, 2000.
“Science and Astronomy,” talk to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science classes at Resurrection of Our Lord School, March
28, 2000.
“Orbits and Gravity,” talk and nighttime observatory tour for Mr. Don Shannon’s science classes from Ecole
Classique, March 28, 2000.
“The UNO Observatory,” tour and talk to several high school classes during the week of March 20 – 24, 2000, in
conjunction with visit of NASA Mobile MAEL exhibit.
Regional Science Olympiad event coordinator and judge for “Reach for the Stars” astronomy event, High School
and Middle School levels, Saturday, March 18, 2000.
“The Five Ages of the Universe,” seminar and public lecture for Physics Department and the public in conjunction
with Einstein Week festivities, March 14, 2000.
“The Earth and the Moon,” a talk given in conjunction with the UNO Observatory Eclipse Watch on January 20,
2000 for the total lunar eclipse.
Guest speaker at Grand Opening of the Space Station Exhibit at Kenner’s Daily Living Science Center, July 20,
1999.
“The Origin of the Universe,” invited public lecture at Loyola University given July 16, 1999, as part of a
weekend for-credit course entitled The Emergent Universe at the Loyola Institute for Ministry with Dr. Kathleen
O’Gorman.
State Science Olympiad event coordinator and judge for “Reach for the Stars” astronomy event, High School and
Middle School levels, Saturday, April 24, 1999.
Regional Science Olympiad event coordinator and judge for “Reach for the Stars” astronomy event, High School
and Middle School levels, Saturday, March 20, 1999.
“Our Place in the Universe: Cosmology and Cosmogeny,” talk to 11th grade at Mt. Carmel School, March 18,
1999. REPEATED for 12th grade March 23, 1999.
Observatory Tour and Lecture, for 3rd graders from Kehoe France Elementary School, February 25, 1999.
Guest lecturer on “Cosmology and the Divine” for Dr. Kathleen O’Gorman’s class at Loyola University City
College, November 6, 1998.
“Light and Telescopes,” public lecture in conjunction with the grand opening of the new telescope at the UNO
Observatory, November 2, 1998; repeated November 7.
“Astrology - Why NOT to Believe,” talk to Munholland Methodist Church Singles Group, July 6, 1998.
“Origins of the Universe,” talk to Loyola City College Science class, January 27, 1998.
Regional Science Olympiad judge, “Reach for the Stars” event, UNO, March 21, 1998.
Astronomy Prize judge for Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, state Science Fair, March 3, 1998.
“Black Holes in the Universe,” talk at Andrew Jackson High School, Chalmette, Mr. Nicholson’s class, November
20, 1997.
“Cosmology and the Origin of the Universe,” talk to Munholland Methodist Church Singles Club, October 27,
1997.
Regional Science Olympiad judge, UNO, March 15, 1997.
“Comets Crashes and Black Holes,” talk and observatory tour to Mr. Don Shannon’s 7th & 8th grade classes from
Ecole Classique, February 21, 1997.
“Galaxies and Black Holes” talk and slide show to Ms. Ann Pfalzgraff’s 8th grade science class, Our Lady of
Prompt Succor School, Chalmette, March 6, 1997.
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“The Joy of Spectroscopy” talk at annual Deep South Regional Stargaze, Percy Quinn State Park, Mississippi,
October 12, 1996.
Omitted: 81 lectures, invited talks, and other activities from 1987 through mid-1996, not counting Open House
nights at the UNO Observatory at least twice a year.
State Science Olympiad, administrator and judge of ‘Out of this World’ astronomy event, Division B, at Loyola
University, April 27, 1996.
Judge for “Invention Convention” at Lusher Extension School, 8th grade, April 29, 1996.
“An Astronomer’s View of the Universe: A Planetarium Tour of the Sky” talk to Dr. Kathleen O’Gorman’s
Loyola University’s City College class on “Spirituality in Nature Writers,” April 16, 1996 at Kenner Planetarium.
“Life on Mars?” talk to Ms. Boulet’s 8th grade class at Lusher Extension School, April 16, 1996.
“Black Holes in Astronomy” talk and discussion for Ms. Park’s 6th grade class at Lusher Extension School, April
15, 1996.
"Brown Dwarfs, Red Dwarfs, White Dwarfs, Black Dwarfs, Yellow Dwarfs, Blue Dwarfs, and Sub-Dwarfs: A
Real Zoo", to be given to the Pontschartrain Astronomy Society, April 5, 1996.
Regional Science Olympiad, administrator and judge of ‘Out of this World’ astronomy event, Division B, at
UNO, March 16, 1996.
"Astronomy" talk to St. Tammany Parish Hospital Civic Society, Dr. Oliver Whitney, scheduled for December 13,
1995.
"Air, Gravity, Rings, and Planets," talk to the public at the UNO Observatory Open House, December 1, 1995.
Sunspot Viewing with a C-8 telescope and solar filter, at UNO Festival 95, scheduled for November 4, 1995.
"The Colors of Night," invited talk to the Deep South Regional Stargaze, and major annual regional meeting of
amateur astronomy groups in Percy Quin State Park, MS, October 21, 1995.
"The Origin and Fate of the Universe," talk to Mr. Legendre's religion class at St. Paul's High School, Covington,
LA, September 1995.
"Is There Life Out There?" talk to Ms. Boulet and Altmann's 7th grade science classes, Lusher Extension School,
New Orleans, LA, April 1995.
"Life on Mars?", talk to Benjamin Franklin High School science classes, April 1995.
"Observing with the Hubble" talk to Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, March 1995.
"Mars", a lecture, slide show and observatory tour for about 90 students and parents from the 7th & 8th grade
science classes at Ecole Classique, teacher Mr. Don Shannon, March 21, 1995.
Science Olympiad, Astronomy event for Regional competition at UNO, held at UNO, Saturday, March 17, 1995.
John F. Kennedy High School, talk on "A Career in Astronomy", March 2, 1995.
Science & Engineering Fair Judge for Physical Sciences at Ecole Classique , January 30, 1995.
Festival UNO 1994: set up my personal C8 telescope with a solar filter for sunspot viewing, and talked with all
comers about astronomy and physics at UNO. October 29, 1994.
"Astronomy" talk at Ben Franklin High School, Dr. Felix Gaudin's 9th grade science class, September 13, 1994.
"Science and Pseudo-science" talk presented to the Forms of Inquiry Honors class at UNO, September 6, 1994.
Partial Solar Eclipse Watch conducted at Jean Gordon Elementary School (6th Grade only), May 10, 1994.
"Isotopic Anomalies in Meteorites", talk to the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, April 22, 1994.
"The Shape of the Earth and the Universe", talk delivered for Astronomy Day at the Freeport McMoran Daily
Living Science Center Planetarium, April 16, 1994.
"The Real Mars," lecture to Mrs. Zimmerman's gifted classes at Jean Gordon Elementary School, New Orleans,
February 10, 1994.
"Becoming and Astronomer", talk to science classes at Ben Franklin High School, New Orleans, September 15,
1993.
"UFOs, Astrology, and Things That Go Bump in the Night", talk to UNO's Space Quest summer camp, August 5,
1993.
Judge at the International Science and Engineering Fair for the prizes awarded by the Astronomical Society of the
Pacific, the American Astronomical Society, and the Association of Photoelectric Photometers, held in Biloxi, MS,
May 11 - 14, 1993.
Judge for school Science Fair at Jean Gordon Elementary School, March 31, 1993.
Astronomy contest organizer & judge, New Orleans Science Olympiad and UNO, March 20, 1993.
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Judge Pontchartrain Astronomy Society Astronomy Prize for New Orleans Regional Science Fair, March 9, 1993.
"Dark Matter in the Universe", talk to Pontchartrain Astronomy Society monthly meeting, March 5, 1993.
"Galaxies and the Universe", talk to Ms. Duvernay's 5th grade class at Jean Gordon Elementary School, February
9, 1993.
"The Birth and Death of Stars", talk to science classes at St. Angelo Marise school in Metairie, February 9, 1993.
"Astrology and Astronomy" lecture to A&S 1002 Honors Program class, February 2, 1993.
"Big Bang Cosmology" talk to the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society monthly meeting, November 13, 1992.
"Mars and Modern Myths", talk to invited students from Mr. Don Shannon's Earth/Life Science classes at John
Curtis High School; about 90 students and parents attended evening lecture on November 11, 1992.
"Astronomy", talk to Ms. Ward's 9th grade science class at Benjamin Franklin High School, and taped for other
classes, Sept. 4, 1992.
"The Solar System", talk to Mrs. Saulny's 4th grade class at Jean Gordon Elementary School, New Orleans, May
15, 1992.
"Our Place in the Universe", public lecture for National Astronomy Day, at Kenner's Daily Living Science Center,
May 9, 1992.
"Cosomology", talk to Mrs. Kalb's honors science class, Riverdale High School, Kenner, May 5, 1992.
Science Olympiad Astronomy Contest, conducted for local Science Olympiad at UNO, March 21, 1992.
Observatory Tour and lecture for Astronomy class of UNO Metro College's Mini-College, taught by Mr. Shannon,
January 27, 1992.
Observatory Tour and lecture for Girl Scout Troop 818 from New Orleans, November 15, 1991.
Open House and Public Lecture, UNO Observatory, October 18, 1991.
Space Quest: lecture and slide show for UNO's summer Space Quest program for kids, August 7, 1991.
Solar Eclipse Watch, UNO Observatory watch of the partial solar eclipse, July 11, 1991.
"Cosmology: The Beginning and the End of the Universe", talk delivered to Astronomy Club at Jesuit High
School, May 2, 1991.
"Planets", a telescope show for students at the Jean Gordon Elementary School semi-annual campout, April 20,
1991.
"The Big Bang: Boom or Bust", public lecture at the Freeport McMoran Planetarium in Kenner on Astronomy
Day, April 20, 1991.
Judge for Astronomy contest, State Science Olympiad, April 20, 1991 (it was a really busy day).
Judge for Astronomy contest, Regional Science Olympiad, April 6, 1991.
"Astrology and Astronomy", talk for Astronomy Club at Isadore Newman School, March 21, 1991.
"Astronomy", talk for Science class at Gretna Jr. High School, March 14, 1991.
Judge for regional Science Fair, Pontchartrain Astronomy Society prize for best astronomy project, March 5,
1991.
Observatory Tour for Astronomy Mini-college kids, Dec. 13, 1990.
"An Astronomer's Life", talk delivered to the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, Sept. 7, 1990
Observatory Tour for Astronomy Mini-college kids, June 21, 1990.
UNO Mini-college summer class: Observatory tour, sunspot observations, and astronomy talk, June 5, 1990.
State Science Olympiad - Astronomy competition, April 28, 1990.
Kenner Planetarium: Astronomy Day public lecture on "Our Place in the Universe", April 28, 1990.
Jean Gordon Elementary School: talk for Mrs. Zimmerman's 5th and 6th grade gifted class, April 27, 1990.
Jean Gordon Elementary School: talk for Ms. Eberle's 2nd grade class, April 24, 1990.
Science Fair special prize judge for Pontchartrain Astronomy Society prize in Astronomy, April 3, 1990.
Science Olympiad - Regional competition judge in Astronomy, March 24, 1990.
Rummel High School: Observatory tour, February 16, 1990.
UNO Mini-college class, November 11, 1989. Sunspot observations at UNO Observatory.
Gretna Jr. High School, October 5, 1989. Observatory tour and talk for gifted students class.
Pearl River High School Science Club, April 25, 1989. Astronomy talk in conjunction with several other
departments visited by club.
St. Catherine of Sienna School, April 13, 1989. Observatory tour and lecture.
Walker High School, April 4, 1989. Observatory tour and lecture for Wings Magnet Program students.
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New Orleans Science Fair, March 28, 1989. Judge for special Astronomy Award given by Pontchartrain Astronomy
Society.
Community College, March 3, 1989. Observatory tour for astronomy class.
Indian Guides, February 24, 1989. Observatory tour and lecture.
Jean Gordon Elementary School, December 15, 1988. Tiger Cub Scout group, observatory tour and lecture.
Jefferson Parish Public Schools, December 15, 1988. Career Day talk to two groups of high school students.
Canal Street Assembly of God, November 5, 1988. Observatory tour and lecture for scout troop.
Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, October 28, 1988. Lecture on the Interstellar Medium.
Hahnville High School, October 25, 1988. Talk at Hahnville HS to sophomores and seniors for 'Type 1' career
day.
Claiborne Elementary School, April 26, 1988. Talk and slide show for second grade classes.