Neil F. Comins

Professor
Physics and Astronomy

Favia, A.Comins, N.F. and Thorpe, G.L. “A Direct Examination of College Student Misconceptions in Astronomy: Validity of the Astronomy Beliefs Inventory.” J Rev Astron Educ Outreach, 1(3) A-3. 

Favia, A. Comins, N.F., Thorpe, G.L. and Batuski, D.J. “A Direct Examination of College Student Misconceptions in Astronomy: A New Instrument.” J Rev Astron Educ Outreach, 1 (3), A-3.

Areas of Expertise

Computational Astrophysics
Evolution Stellar Stability
Galactic Formation, Structure, Stability
General Relativity
Observational Astronomy (optical, radio)
Science Education Research

Education

1978 Ph.D., University College, Cardiff
1974 M.S., University of Maryland
1972 B.S., Cornell University
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