Michael D. Reynolds
American astronomer
Michael David Reynolds FRAS (March 30, 1954 – October 15, 2019) was an American educator and astrology. He was professor of astronomy at Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida.[1] He was the director of Chabot Space and Science Center in Alameda County, California.
Michael D. Reynolds | |
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 Reynolds, c. 1986 | |
| Born | March 30, 1954 |
| Died | October 15, 2019 (aged 65) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Florida Junior College (AA) Thomas Edison State University (BA) University of North Florida (MED) University of Florida (PhD) |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (2004) Florida State Teacher of the Year (1986) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy Education |
| Institutions | Florida State College at Jacksonville Chabot Space and Science Center University of North Florida |
| Thesis | Two-Dimensional Versus Three-Dimensional Conceptualization in Astronomy Education (1990) |
Reynolds was best known for his work in science education, both in lecture halls and less formal settings. He also participated in astronomy and space exploration outreach.
Reynolds died of cardiac arrest in his home in Jacksonville on October 15, 2019 at the age of 65.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Employee Detail". Florida State College at Jacksonville. Archived from the original on 8 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ↑ Barry, Rebecca (16 October 2019). "Influential Jacksonville science professor Mike Reynolds dies at 65". News4Jax. Graham Media Group. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
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