Francis Wilkin

Francis Wilkin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Union College, where he also serves as Observatory Manager. He teaches physics and astronomy courses while overseeing the college's observatory facilities.

• B.S. in Physics from University of Massachusetts at Amherst
• M.A. and Ph.D. in Astronomy from University of California, Berkeley

His research interests focus on astronomy, particularly through practical observational work at the observatory. He plays a key role in enabling student research opportunities, as highlighted in multiple 'For the Record' announcements covering 2023-2025, which document astronomy student research initiatives and summer programs.

Dr. Wilkin's position combines teaching responsibilities with observatory management in ISEC 153, supporting both curricular and extracurricular astronomical research activities.