A letter for non-science majors (like my Astro 135 students) and for the general public on the nature of science, its power and limitations, and its place in a liberal education.

A letter for upper undergraduates and graduate students on the purpose of graduate education.

A disputed question on whether Christians should continue catechesis all the way to middle school.

Against “our values” on why universities should not impose a particular and questionable understanding of equity or inclusion.

Classes I have taught:

WSU

  • Astronomy 135: Introductory Astronomy
    Syllabus

  • Astronomy 138: Planetary Astronomy
    Syllabus

  • Astronomy 345: High-Energy Astrophysics
    Syllabus

  • Astronomy 435: Stellar Structure
    Syllabus

  • Astronomy 436: Galaxies and Cosmology
    Syllabus

  • Astronomy 525: Stellar Astrophysics
    Announcement

  • Physics 581: Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
    Syllabus

  • Physics 581: Classical Field Theory
    Syllabus

  • Physics 581: General Relativity
    Syllabus

Other

  • 5th-6th grade religious education at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Letter to parents