Experience

• East Tennessee State University

  Associate Professor, Physics and Astronomy

  Michael worked at East Tennessee State University as a Associate Professor, Physics and Astronomy

• Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

  Science Director

  As Science Director at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute I developed and managed new education and science research programs. I established collaborations with colleges and universities and high schools, developed methods for and visualization of science, and helped develop curricula for PARI’s science, technology, engineering, and math mission. I also taught undergraduate and high school special courses, and developed telescope and imaging instrumentation. To support these programs, I wrote successful grant proposals to the National Science Foundation, NASA and private foundations, acquiring fund raising experience.

• Allegheny Observatory of the University of Pittsburgh

  Research Associate

  Michael worked at Allegheny Observatory of the University of Pittsburgh as a Research Associate

• Brevard College

  Associate Professor of Physics

  Michael worked at Brevard College as a Associate Professor of Physics

• NASA Ames Research Center

  National Research Council Research Associate

  Michael worked at NASA Ames Research Center as a National Research Council Research Associate