Resume:
EDUCATION
1968 Ph.D. in Physics, Fordham University,
New York City
1958 B.A. in Mathematics, Emmanuel College, Boston
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instructor/Curriculum Developer
As an educator, I've developed and taught interdisciplinary courses
for more than 30 years, and at all levels. I've served on numerous
faculties: Emmanuel College, Boston; St. John's College, Boston;
Dominican College, San Rafael, California; and John F. Kennedy
University, Orinda, California. I am currently on the faculties
of University of California Berkeley Extension Program, and Golden
Gate University, San Francisco.
My programs include
a full undergraduate college physics curriculum;
classes in logic, philosophy, and the history and philosophy
of science;
science classes for children and adults;
communication classes for children and adults.
Scientist
As a physicist, I carried out experimental physics research in
spectroscopy at Fordham University in New York, and in high-temperature
high-pressure physics at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
in Livermore, California. I've also performed systems engineering,
and human factors audits of safeguards, waste management, and
control room design at commercial nuclear power plants.
Writer
My series of mystery novels is in publication by Avalon Books
(NY). A list of other publications appears below.
I work as a scientific writer/editor for Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory, winning an Society of Technical Communicators award
for Best of Category in 1995. I also teach mystery writing.
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
At present, I teach classes in physics, the history and philosophy of science, logic, science literacy, and mystery writing. I am a member of the board of Mystery Writers of America.
List of selected published writings.