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10.04.11
The sky’s the limit as astrophysicist visits HC
October 4, 2011
The sky’s the limit as astrophysicist visits HC
Note to Media: For more information, contact Alicia O’Donnell at 402-705-0120 or aodonnell@hastings.edu.
Donald Schneider knows everything you want to know about the stars –at least those in the sky, perhaps not those on “Jersey Shore.” The noted astrophysicist and Heartwell, Neb. native will discuss current topics in astronomy on Thursday, Oct. 13th at 7 p.m. in the Morrison-Reeves Science Center (717 N. Ash). The event is free and open to the public.
Currently, Dr. Schneider, who Chair of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics in Pennsylvania State University’s Eberly College of Science, is exploring the properties of massive black holes called quasars. His other endeavors have included working with international astronomers to create a comprehensive digital map of the sky. Dr. Schneider was the first person to detect the approach of Halley’s Comet in 1982.
Recognized for his breakthroughs in measuring distances to galaxies and for his teaching skills, Dr. Schneider graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1976. He then earned his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the California Institute for Technology in 1982. After completing a fellowship and serving as a member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, N.J., he joined the faculty of Penn State in 1994.
Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,150 students. Hastings College was named among “America’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report, a “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.
10.04.11
The sky’s the limit as astrophysicist visits HC
October 4, 2011
The sky’s the limit as astrophysicist visits HC
Note to Media: For more information, contact Alicia O’Donnell at 402-705-0120 or aodonnell@hastings.edu.
Donald Schneider knows everything you want to know about the stars –at least those in the sky, perhaps not those on “Jersey Shore.” The noted astrophysicist and Heartwell, Neb. native will discuss current topics in astronomy on Thursday, Oct. 13th at 7 p.m. in the Morrison-Reeves Science Center (717 N. Ash). The event is free and open to the public.
Currently, Dr. Schneider, who Chair of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics in Pennsylvania State University’s Eberly College of Science, is exploring the properties of massive black holes called quasars. His other endeavors have included working with international astronomers to create a comprehensive digital map of the sky. Dr. Schneider was the first person to detect the approach of Halley’s Comet in 1982.
Recognized for his breakthroughs in measuring distances to galaxies and for his teaching skills, Dr. Schneider graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1976. He then earned his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the California Institute for Technology in 1982. After completing a fellowship and serving as a member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, N.J., he joined the faculty of Penn State in 1994.
Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,150 students. Hastings College was named among “America’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report, a “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.
