Teaching

Spring 2012 - High Energy Astrophysics (Astro 219) - Department of Astronomy Graduate Course, Harvard University

    This course is a general introduction to high-energy astrophysics. It discusses physical principles and key observations covering a range of problems central to much of modern astrophysics. The emphasis is on compact objects and high temperature/non-thermal phenomena related to radio, X-ray, γ-ray, and non-photonic observations.

Classes: Tue/Thu 2-3:30 PM
@Observatory Classroom, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Section: Wed 4:00-5:30PM, Place: @Observatory Classroom

Office hours: Feel free to come by anytime, just drop an email ahead of time to coordinate; or come by after classes; or Wed 1:00-3:00PM

 

Spring 2012 - Science of the Physical Universe-30 (SPU-30): Life as a Planetary Phenomenon - Harvard University

    This course considers the relationship between life and the planet on
    which it resides. It examines the scientific quest to understand where
    life might thrive beyond Earth. On Earth, life was born of planetary
    processes and has been sustained by plate tectonics and other physical
    processes. Through evolution, life has in fact emerged as major
    influence on our planet's surface. Fundamental features of terrestrial
    life and evolution are addressed in the context of astronomy, planetary
    physics and chemistry. These, in turn, provide a basis for the
    exploration for other habitable planets, both within our solar system
    and in the greater universe.

    Classes: Tue/Thu 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
    @Science Center Hall D, Harvard University Main Campus

    Section: Tue 7:30-9:30PM, Place: @Geo Museum 105

     

Introductory Physics III

    Labs: Tue 7-10 PM, Thu 7-10 PM
    Thiemann labs Room 127

    Sections: Thu 1:30-3:00 PM
    Interdisciplinary Sciences Building (ISB) 165

     

Physics of Compact Objects" Seminar

    Lectures: Th 1-2:00 PM
    Interdisciplinary Sciences Building (ISB) Room 102

    Click for the Seminar URL...

     

AY18 - Planets & Planetary Systems

    Lectures: Tu Th 2-3:45 PM, Earth and Marine Sciences Room 210
    Office: Interdisciplinary Sciences 291
    Phone: +831-459 3841
    Office Hours: Mondays 3:30-5:30 pm, Fridays 11am-noon
    Section: Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 pm, ISB Room 356

    Claire Max's Class Page link...

Mentoring

As of Fall '08, we started a peer mentoring program in the Astronomy & Astrophysics Department. Each entering graduate student will be assigned a senior grad as a peer mentor.