Resume

• 2015

  Pioneering a method for using slit-less low-res spectroscopy done with filter-wheel gratings to crowd-source long-term monitoring of Mira-type variables by non-professionals.

  Rob McFarland

  William Rea

  Supernova Impostor Project

  Working to enlarge the sample of Supernova Impostors and identify their distinguishing characteristics and physical mechanism.

  Justin Mock

  Kris Davidson

  Roberta Humphreys

  I am a tenured university professor focused primarily on teaching astronomy with continued involvement on research projects on the Hubble Space Telescope and Gemini Telescope. I am the director of the Henry R. Barber Astronomical Research Observatory.\nI also teach physics geared toward pre-medical students and other pre-professional health sciences.\n\nI was a University Scholar of the University of Illinois (top scholarship award on my campus) for 2011-2013

  I also earned a 3-year $62

  000 NSF Grant (2012-2014) and HST grants in Cycles 21 and 22 (2013-2015).\n\nSpecialties: Research: Astronomical spectroscopy

  analysis of the composition of stars

  complex data analysis

  glorified physical chemistry.\nEducation: General education astronomy

  Physics for Pre-meds

  John

  Martin

• 2006

  University of Illinois Springfield

  I taught gen-ed astronomy and pre-med physics at the University of Illinois Springfield.\nI also served as a member of the Campus Senate and elected representative of my campus on the University Senates Conference for the U of IL. I also won the University Scholar Award in 2011.

  University of Illinois Springfield

• 2003

  University of Minnesota

  Employed on the Hubble Space Telescopep Eta Carinae Treasury Project.

  University of Minnesota

  Research Observatory Director

  Director of the Henry R. Barber Research Observatory. A community supported astronomical observatory that conducts astronomical research. Duties included facilities management

  research coordination

  public outreach and volunteer management.

  University of Illinois Springfield

• 1996

  Case Western Reserve University

  I teach gen-ed astronomy and pre-med physics at the University of Illinois Springfield. I am also the director of the astronomical observatory and chair of the Chemistry Department

  University of Illinois Springfield

  Stellar spectroscopy and development of software for Nassau Station Robotic Telescope

  Case Western Reserve University

  Chairperson

  Chemistry Department

  Chairperson of the Chemistry Department. Duties included budgeting

  personnel management

  external accreditation and curriculum management.

  University of Illinois Springfield

  University of Minnesota

  School of Astronomy & Physics (east bank)

  I taught one 80 student lecture section of introductory gen-ed astronomy

  Visiting Assistant Professor

  Member

  Astronomical Society of the Pacific

  Member

  American Association of Physics Teachers (Illinois Section)

  Elected Trustee (2018-2021)

  Society for Astronomical Sciences

  Full Member

  American Astronomical Society

  Elected member of the governing board for the organization 2012-2016

  Full Member

  American Association of Variable Star Observers

  Russian

  C++

  Fortran

  Spanish

  University Scholar

  Elite award given to top researchers at the University of Illinois. Includes a $30

  000 grant awarded over three years.

  University of Illinois

  National Science Foundation Collaborative Grant

  Competitively awarded grant from the National Science Foundation (grant number 1108890) to research supernova impostors.\n

  National Science Foundation

  J.J. Nassau Graduate Research Fellowship

  Research fellowship awarded to the top astronomy PhD student at Case Western Reserve University.

  Warner & Swasey Observatory

  Case Western Reserve University

  Eagle Scout

  Top rank awarded by the Boy Scouts of America

  Boy Scouts of America

  University of Illinois Springfield Academic Leadership Institute

  Competitively selected to receive specialized academic leadership training.

  University of Illinois Springfield

• 1995

  Magruder High School

  PhD

  PhD dissertation on chemical and kinematic analysis of high galactic latitude B-stars.\nhttps://sites.google.com/a/uis.edu/john-c-martin-s-homepage/research/abundance-analysis-and-kinematics-of-high-galactic-latitude-b-stars

  Astronomy

  Graduate Student Senate\nWarner & Swasey Observatory

  Case Western Reserve University

• 1991

  BA

  Astrophysics major. Parallax Observer and Public Night volunteer at Leander McCormick Observatory

  Astrophysics

  Leadner McCormick Observatory (Parallax Observer and Public Outreach Volunteer)

  University of Virginia

• A summer camp to close the achievement gap over the summer months for underprivileged and homeless grade school students.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/compassforkids/

  Compass For Kids

  Council Member

  American Association of Variable Star Observers

  Elected Trustee

  Society for Astronomical Sciences

  Volunteer

  Volunteer in Cleveland campaign office.

  Tim Hagan for Governor (Ohio)

  Volunteer

  Issue oriented voter canvassing during 2004 national election cycle

  MoveOn.org

  Volunteer

  Very active volunteer in Senator Bradley's campaign in Cleveland

  OH

  Bill Bradley for President

  Fortran

  Spectroscopy

  Teaching

  Data Mining

  Experimentation

  Physics

  Science

  Data Analysis

  Mathematical Modeling

  Numerical Analysis

  Higher Education

  LaTeX

  Astronomy

  Scientific Writing

  Statistics

  Research

  Astrophysics

  Scientific Computing

  Mathematica

  IDL

  For a full up-to-date publications list see https://sites.google.com/a/uis.edu/john-c-martin-s-homepage/publications

  For a full up-to-date publications list see https://sites.google.com/a/uis.edu/john-c-martin-s-homepage/publications

  Epsilon Aruigae Project

  Understanding the variability in the primary star in this system outside of the unusual eclipses.

  Eta Carinae Research

  Discovering the physical mechanisms that drive Eta Carinae's instability on its path toward an inevitable supernova explosion.

  Andrea Meaner

  Kazunori Ishibashi

  Roberta Humphreys

  Kris Davidson

  Luminous Stars in M31 & M33

  Ongoing photometric monitoring of the most luminous stars in nearby galaxies M31 and M33 to investigate questions concerning the evolution of the most massive stars and supernovae progenitors.