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Adam Lark is the director of the observatory, the laboratory director, and the head technician of the science center shop. Lark is currently researching exoplanets by doing photometry using the telescope at Peters Observatory. He earned his doctorate at the University of Toledo researching discovery based learning in physics laboratories.  

Recent Courses Taught

Astronomy
Introductory Physics Laboratory  
Learning Assistant Training 
Electronics

Research Interests

Astronomy: Exoplanet Detection
Physics Education: Discovery Based Laboratories 

Distinctions

Society of Physics Notable Chapter Award, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Donald W. Bowman Undergraduate Physics Research Award, 2005 

Select Publications

•  Wilcox, Lark. (2022). . SPS Observer, LV3, 24. 
• Lark, Kramp, and Nurnberger-Haag. (2008). , 45, 24-27.
• Van Hook, Lark, Hodges, Celebrezze, and Channels. (2007). . The Physics Teacher, 45, 85.

Professional Affiliations

The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Advanced Laboratory Physics Association. (ALPhA)

Appointed to the Faculty

Educational Background

Ph.D., University of Toledo
M.S., Bowling Green State University
B.S., Bowling Green State University