People:Profiles:Harold Geller



Harold Geller, Term Assistant Professor and Observatory Director

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
Room 216 Research 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 from the University of the State of New York in Albany; his master's and doctoral degrees from George Mason University (GMU). He first joined the department as an adjunct faculty member in 1992. He became full time faculty in 2000. Dr. Geller is currently the Observatory Director for the College of Science. He was the Associate Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy from 2006 through 2008. He served as the Acting Chair of department in the summers of 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. 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 was the GMU Alumni Association's 2008 Faculty Member of the Year Award recipient. 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 2009 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 now serves as the President of the Potomac Geophysical Society, and is a Trustee 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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