Dan Brown

Dan Brown is a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at California State University, Fresno, within the College of Science and Mathematics. His office is located in the Downing Planetarium, with scheduled office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, or by appointment.

Education:
M.S. and B.S. degrees from California State University, Fresno.

Research Focus:
His primary academic activities center on astronomy education and physics pedagogy, particularly through his role managing the Downing Planetarium. This involves developing educational content, facilitating STEM outreach, and enhancing public understanding of astronomical phenomena through immersive planetarium experiences.

Teaching Portfolio:

• PHYS 2B: General Physics Lab
• PHYS 4A: Mechanics and Wave Motion
• PHYS 4AL: Laboratory in Mechanics and Wave Motion
• PHYS 4B: Electricity, Magnetism and Heat (Lecture and Lab)
• PSCI 21: Elementary Astronomy

Professional Leadership:
He oversees all operations, programming, and reservations for CSU Fresno's Downing Planetarium, serving as the primary academic liaison for this facility.