George Fishman

Senior Lecturer of Astronomy at Bentley University

Schools

  • Bentley University

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Biography

Bentley University

George Fishman teaches introductory courses in solar system and stellar/universe astronomy, planetary exploration, and just introduced a new course on the space program. Also involved in academic advising.

Education

  • MA Boston University
  • Bachelor of Science Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Teaching Interests

Discoveries of Exoplanets; Mars/Jupiter/Saturn NASA Missions; Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence; Stellar and Planetary Formation and Evolution; NASA Directorates, Missions, and Spinoff Technologies; NASA-Business-Corporate Connections; United States Space Exploration Policy

Awards and Honors

  • 2012, "Innovation in Teaching" Award, Bentley University
  • 2011, Space Science Teacher Liaison, The Space Foundation
  • 2009, Gregory H. Adamian Award for Excellence in Teaching, Bentley University
  • 2009, Faculty Advisor for "NASA Means Business" National Championship Team, NASA Means Business
  • 2008, "Student Appreciation Award for Encouraging Academic Integrity" , Academic Integrity Council
  • 2005, "Most Outstanding Faculty Member" , Greek Council
  • 2003, "Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year", Greek Council
  • 2002, "Who's Who Among American Teachers"
  • 2001, Joseph M. Cronin Award for Excellence in Academic Advising, Bentley College

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