About
Shane C. Brower is a Professor of Physics and Chairman of the Physics Department at Grove City College, serving since 1999. He holds a B.S. from Bucknell University and an M.S./Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. Prior roles include Assistant Professor at Youngstown State University (1996–1999) and Director of Grants/Instructor at Villa Julie College (1995–1996).
His research focuses on experimental physics, including short-time-scale molecular dynamics using high-power lasers, pressure/temperature studies of poled polymers, and hydrogen absorption in thin-film metal hydrides. He actively contributes to physics education through affiliations with the American Association of Physics Teachers and the Christian Scientific Society.
Courses taught span foundational to advanced physics:
- PHYS 135: Horizons in Physics (Freshman Seminar)
- PHYS 121L: College Physics I Workshop
- PHYS 122: College Physics II
- PHYS 206: Astronomy
- PHYS 288: Intermediate Laboratory
- PHYS 303: Classical Mechanics I
- PHYS 305: Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 310: Optics
- PHYS 340: Radiation Laboratory
- SCIC 201L: Fundamentals of the Universe Laboratory
Outside academia, he engages in gardening, hunting, sports, and church ministries.
