People:Profiles:Harold Geller



Harold Geller, Visiting Assistant Professor and Associate Department Chair

E-mail:

hgeller@gmu.edu

Phone:

+1.703.993.1276 (Office)
+1.703.993.1280 (Department)
+1.703.993.1269 (FAX)

Address:

Department of Physics & Astronomy, MSN 3F3
363A Science and Technology Building I
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030 USA

Related Links:

Home Page

Recent or Current Courses:

ASTR 103 Astronomy
ASTR 113 Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies and the Universe
ASTR 302 Foundations of Modern Cosmological Thought
ASTR 590 Selected Topics in Astronomy: Astronomy for Teachers
HNRS 227 Scientific Thought and Processes
HNRS 228 Astrobiology

Research Interests:

Astronomy, Earth and Space Science Education

Biographical Sketch:

Dr. Geller received his undergraduate degree in liberal studies with a mathematics concentration from the University of the State of New York in Albany. He received his interdisciplinary master's degree from George Mason University (GMU) in astrobiology informatics. He received his doctoral degree from GMU in education. He first joined the department as an adjunct faculty member in 1992. He became full time faculty in 2000. Dr. Geller is currently the Associate Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He served as the department’s Acting Chair in the summers of 2005, 2006 and 2007. Currently he lectures undergraduate students in astronomy, astrobiology and integrated sciences. He co-designed the first astrobiology course taught at GMU, within the general education Honors Program. Dr. Geller received the GMU Alumni Association's 2008 Faculty Member of the Year Award. He was a finalist for the GMU Teacher of the Year Award in 2003. He designed, developed and obtained funding for the construction of George Mason University’s new observatory, to be completed in September 2008 with the installation of a 32-inch Ritchey Chrétien telescope. Dr. Geller developed Astronomy for Teachers, a graduate course for teachers offered in the summers of 2006 and 2007 (with fall semester follow-ups). Dr. Geller currently serves as the 1st Vice President of the Potomac Geophysical Society, and sits on the Board of Trustees of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.

Recent Publications:

  1. Geller, H., 2008. Book. Astrobiology – The Integrated Science Curriculum. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller: Saarbrucken, Germany. [1]
  2. Geller, H., 2008. Editorial. Without a Net. Journal of College Science Teaching, 37:4, 8-9.
  3. Geller, H.A., 2008. Book Review. The 50 Best Sights in Astronomy and How to See Them by Schaaf, F. Science Book and Films, 44:1, 20-21.
  4. Geller, H., 2007. Editorial. A Response to Creeping Passivity. Journal of College Science Teaching, 36:7, 7.
  5. Geller, H.A., 2007. Book Review. Why the Sky is Blue: Discovering the Color of Life by Hoeppe, G. Science Book and Films, 43:6, 252.
  6. Geller, H.A., 2007. Book Review. The 50 Best Sights in Astronomy and How to See Them: Observing Eclipses, Bright Comets, Meteor Showers, and Other Celestial Wonders by Schaaf, F. Science Book and Films, 43:4, 160.
  7. Geller, H.A., 2007. Book Review. Modern Astronomy: Expanding the Universe by Yount, L. Science Book and Films, 43:3, 114.

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