Engineering
121 Sullivan
814-472-3082
Fax: 814-472-2773
E-mail
Mailing Address
Saint Francis University
P.O. Box 600
Loretto, PA
15940-0600
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 | Dr. John Harris
Chair, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Department
Professor of Chemistry and Physical Sciences
121 Sullivan
Phone: (814) 472-3082
Email: jharris@francis.edu Office Hours:
When the door is open/Light is on
Most Mondays/Wednesdays: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Most Tuesdays/Thursdays: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Courses Taught: - Introduction to Physics I and II, Laboratory I and II
- Introduction to Engineering
- Introduction to Atomaic and Nuclear Physics
- Introduction to Physical Science
- Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics
- Fluid Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics
- Mathematics Seminar
- Vector Analysis and Partial Differential Equations
- Nuclear Dreams and Nightmares
- Calculus III, IV
Education: - The Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering 1985-1988
- The Pennsylvania State University, M.S. Nuclear Engineering 1982-1985
- Saint Francis University B. S. Mathematics/Chemistry 1978-1982
Academic Career Information: - Chair, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Department 1994 – 2001, 2004 to Present
- Saint Francis University Professor Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences 2005 - Present
- Saint Francis University Associate Professor Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences 1993 -2004
- Saint Francis University Assistant Professor Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences 1988 -1992
Research/Interests:
Development of Regional STEM Education needs: Teams Learning Project Summer Science Camp Faculty and Educator Mentor: Teaming Educators for Applied Math and Science Learning, Facilitator, presenter and project planner, a principle participant. Working with teachers to develop their abilities in Mathematics and Science teaching.
Numerous STEM outreach projects: Environmental Engineering Design Academy developer, presenter Science Outreach Center Science Day Presentations, Mathematics Day Presentations, DiSepio Technology Day developer Grant writing to promote STEM education
Mentoring of Undergraduate Research in STEM areas: - Summer 2009: Study of Darcy Apparatus and Water Flow Rate through Porous Material. Undergraduate Students: Darci Jones, Engineering major; Colleen Stock, Computer Science and Mathematics major; Matthew Beiswenger, Engineering major
- Summer 2008: Analysis of Best Process of Benchtop Biodiesel Production and Upscaling techniques. Undergraduate Student: Darci Jones, Engineering major
- Summer 2007: Wind Data Modeling for Renewable Energy: Undergraduate Student: Kurt Hoffman, Mathematics major
- Summer 2006: Development of Interactive Physics Lab Modules to Enhance Real Time Sharing of Data: Undergraduate Student: Alexander Yeisley, Computer Science major.
Publications/Awards:
Community Involvement: Very Active in Church Ministries Great Commission Schools, School Board, Vice President 2003 - 2005 - Numerous Elementary through High School visits to promote STEM education either through presentations to students or to faculty.
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