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Department Chair, Assistant Professor
Office: Hemenway 346K
Phone Number: 508-626-4741
Email: lmckenna1@framingham.edu
Education
PhD (1990) Geology and Geochemistry, MIT
BS (1984) Geology, MIT
Research Interests
Dr. McKenna's current research centers on characterizing rates and causes of ecological change in salt marsh and near shore environments.
Courses Taught
EASC 131 Conversations with the Earth
GEOL 231 Physical Geography
PHSC 109 Introduction to Physical Science
PHYS 211 Principles of Physics I
PHYS 212 Principles of Physics II

Assistant Professor
Office: Hemenway Annex 346E
Phone Number: 508-215-5857
Email: sammu@framingham.edu
PhD ( 2011) Physics, University of Rhode Island MS ( 2004) Electrical Engineering, University of Houston BS ( 2002) Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Andhra University, India Dr. Adhibhatta is interested in enhancing students’ knowledge by using several practical approaches to learning at different levels. She is particularly interested in adopting novel methods of teaching both in the lecture and laboratory, that makes Physics and Engineering fun and informative. ASTR 230 : Stars and Galaxies PHSC 109 : Introduction to Physical Science PHYS 212 : Principles of Physics II PHYS 201 : Introductory Physics EGNR 101 : Introduction to Engineering EGNR 201 : Engineering Mechanics

Visiting Lecturer
Office: Hemenway Annex 346H
Phone Number: 508-626-5007
Email: ggalgana@framingham.edu
Education PhD (Geophysics), Indiana University-Bloomington Research Interests Dr. Galgana studies the deformation of the surface of the Earth and other planets (i.e., Plate Tectonics and Geodynamics). His favorite tools of the trade are satellite images and high-precision Global Positioning Systems, which are both used to map out and measure movements of the crust. Dr. Galgana models the Earth's dynamic processes in order to understand how these patterns relate to earthquakes and fault behavior, as well as how planetary volcano deformation patterns reflect what is going on underneath them and how edifices progressively evolved in time. Courses Taught ASTR 128 (Solar System Astronomy)
MSc (Geophysics), Indiana University-Bloomington
Dipl. R&D Management, University of the Philippines Open University
BS Geodetic Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman
ASTR 218 (Principles of Solar System Astronomy)

Assistant Professor
Office: Hemenway Annex 346L
Phone Number: 508-626-4762
Email: ajohnston3@framingham.edu
Education PhD (2020) Environmental Science, University of Massachusetts Boston MS (2018) Environmental Science, University of Massachusetts Boston BS (2012) Biology, Bates College Research Interests Dr. Johnston’s current research centers on paleoclimate reconstruction of the Gulf of Maine using archaeological mollusk shells. Variations in growth rate, stable isotopic, and trace elemental composition of bivalve shells can be used to reconstruct the past environmental conditions of the Gulf of Maine during the recent Holocene (past 5000 years). Courses Taught EASC 101- Conversations with the Earth, An Introduction to Earth Systems EASC 108/208- Meteorology/Principles of Meteorology GEOL 233- Environmental Geology EASC 490- Independent Study in Earth System Science
Associate Professor
Office: Hemenway 346D
Phone Number: 508-626-4763
Email: vsingh@framingham.edu
Education
PhD Louisiana State University
MSc, BSc University of Delhi, India
Research Interests
Dr. Singh has a PhD in theoretical particle physics and is interested in everything from quarks to multiverses. She is also deeply interested in how students learn, and has developed several creative approaches to enhance the learning and enjoyment of physics at all levels. Dr. Singh is the coordinator of Framingham State University's Environmental Forum. Apart from the environment, her other interests include science fiction and world music.
Courses Taught
PHYS 111 Physics, Nature, and Society
PHYS 201 Introductory Physics
PHYS 212 Principles of Physics II
PHYS 272 Modern Physics
Assistant Professor
Office: Hemenway 346F
Phone Number: 508-626-4764
Email: kchon@framingham.edu
Research Interests Courses Taught
Professor Chon is an astronomer by training, and teaches a wide range of courses, from calculus-based Principles of Physics I to Stars and Galaxies. She is very interested in science literacy and the use of planetariums in informal education, and is an active member of the planetarium community at the national level. Professor Chon's current research is focused on science education, with particular attention to student misconceptions.
ASTR 123 Practical Astronomy
ASTR 230 Stars and Galaxies
PHYS 211 Principles of Physics I