Jason Smolinski

Dr. Jason Smolinski earned his B.S. in physics with an astronomy concentration from Central Michigan University (2005), and his M.S. and Ph.D. in astronomy and astrophysics from Michigan State University (2011). He worked as an assistant professor first at the SUNY College at Oneonta and then at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI. During this time he taught introductory physics, introductory astronomy, and upper-level astronomy courses. His research interests focused on globular star clusters, and he has a strong interest in public outreach and pedagogical development. In his spare time, he trains bonsai trees, collects coins, and plays golf.