Adam Lark
Associate Professor of Instruction for Physics
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). Magic Flickers in the Darkness. SPS Observer, LV3, 24.
- Lark, Kramp, and Nurnberger-Haag. (2008). Pet Rock. Science and Children, 45, 24-27.
- Van Hook, Lark, Hodges, Celebrezze, and Channels. (2007). Playground Physics: Finding the Moment of Inertia of a Merry-Go-Round. 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
2014Educational Background
Ph.D., University of Toledo
M.S., Bowling Green State University
B.S., Bowling Green State University
