Brendan Mullan Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

-- Oversees and facilitates undergraduate physics laboratory program and facilities--Teaches introductory laboratories and courses in physics-- Trains student teaching assistants and supervises laboratory staff-- Develops physics laboratory (and non-lab) curriculum based on physics education research and best practices

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

-- Director of the university's core curriculum, including implementation, outcomes assessment strategy and accreditation reporting-- University-wide efficiency, workflow, and assessment process designer and consultant-- OER, curricular design, and accessibility expert--Designer of hybrid/hyflex academic programs (applied physics, brewing science, energy systems)-- Developer and instructor of calculus-based physics (Phys 201-202), physics lab (Phys 103-104), introductory astronomy (NSET 181: Astronomy, space and time) and astrobiology (NSET 182: Are we alone? The search for life in the universe); multimodal on-ground/online/hybrid/hyflex options-- Instructor of brewery physics modules in Point Park's Summer Brewing Academy

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

-- Developer and instructor of algebra-based physics (Phys 101-102), calculus-based physics (Phys 201-202), physics lab (Phys 103-104), calculus (Math 190), and general science (NSET 110) courses; on-ground/online/hybrid/hyflex-- Developer and instructor of courses in introductory astronomy (NSET 181: Astronomy, space and time) and astrobiology (NSET 182: Are we alone? The search for life in the universe); on-ground/online/hybrid/hyflex-- Developer of malting science and brewery physics modules in Point Park's Summer Brewing Academy-- Coordinator of online/in-person office hours and review sessions for all sections and classes-- Director of physics lab renovation, and designer of new facility based on best practices in physics education and education technology-- Faculty Sponsor and advisor to the Pre-Medical Club research program-- Faculty advisor of local chapter of the AX student honor society, including development and administration of student service projects and scholarship contests-- Assistant Director, Honors Program (2017-2021), including building and maintaining curricular and assessment workflows with Power Automate, student advising, and strategic vision development and deployment-- Academic advisor to students in the Funeral Services program (20-30 students/year)-- Member of the Faculty Development Committee (2016-2018)-- Secretary/member, Core Outcomes Assessment Committee (2019-2021)

Greater Pittsburgh Area

-- Co-founder of nonprofit educational startup to introduce critical thinking and inquiry-based curriculum into the science classroom-- Chief scientist and science content consultant to curriculum and materials-- Co-producer and star of video content for educational products (e.g., Gedanken) and marketing materials-- Advisor of work-study, internship, and practicum students in video production and editing through Point Park University-- Grant writer and co-administrator, and liaison to grant-funded collaborators (e.g., ASSET STEM Education).-- Curriculum editor of Habitable Press, a popular/educational science publishing collaboration with Blue Marble Space

-- Consultant and researcher in "artifact" SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)-- Freelance podcast host for Publications with the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science and related initiatives-- Content developer for immersive video game-based introductory undergraduate course in astronomy-- wrote and implemented story-based online course in galaxies and cosmology

-- Freelance science educator, consultant, and communicator for National Geographic Learning, Education, Books, and Kids-- Contributor of content and instructional techniques to teacher/educator workshops nationwide-- Public speaker for school assemblies and classroom events-- Consultant in STEM (in)formal educational practices and evaluation

Greater Pittsburgh Area

-- Directed the use and maintenance of the 50-ft digital planetarium and rooftop observatory at the Carnegie Science Center (approximately 500,000 visitors per year)-- Managed over 20 full-time and part-time employees, volunteers, and interns-- Curated and developed live and fulldome planetarium experiences for all audiences-- Wrote and administered grant requests for informal/formal education experiences and initiatives-- Organized and coordinated special events in the planetarium and observatory-- Served as the primary astronomy media (TV/radio/newspaper) contact for greater metropolitan Pittsburgh-- Developed a semester-long science internship program for college students-- Developed and directed programs/partnerships with the Pennsylvania Space Grant, Project ASTRO Network, Portal to the Public, local university astronomy departments, and other organizations

State College, Pennsylvania Area

• Developed and directed week-long “Alien AstronoMysteries” science camp for Science U program. • Wrote 100+ pages of material for instruction and direction of 30 middle school campers in astrobiology • Developed kinesthetic, visualization, and group learning activities (30+ hours of non-repeating material) in astronomy, biology, and planetary science • Managed full staff of instructors, lab and program facilitators, camp mentors, and campers

-- Calibrated, reduced, and analyzed optical images from the Hubble Space Telescope of tidal debris fields in interacting galaxies -- Optimized an automated search for unresolved star cluster candidates in tidal debris and photometrically characterized the results -- Compared star cluster candidate populations with global galactic phenomenology and interaction characteristics -- Began campaign to image physically interesting regions of interacting galaxies in rest-frame H-alpha wavelengths -- Analyzed interferometric 21-cm data to interpret physical conditions (pressures and densities) guiding star cluster formation in tidal debris-- wrote competitive grant proposals for research/outreach projects

State College, Pennsylvania Area

-- Science communicator through the International Famelab network, and the British Council-- NASA social media representative as US Famelab national champion -- Designed and performed outreach activities for the Penn State Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics. Includes: • 3D visualization activities on Mars, the Milky Way, and the Universe • Planetarium shows • Moon phase demos • Kinesthetic spectroscopy activities • Kinesthetic stellar evolution and scale of the solar system activities • Walking cosmic timeline tours • Hands-on comet building/cratering demos • Museum-style "Astronomy Behind the Scenes and “Gravity Gym” exhibits• Performative “Astronomy Idol” science communication competition

State College, Pennsylvania Area

Developed curriculum for Astr 120:• Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 • Responsible for writing full semester curriculum and story narrative for undergraduate introductory astronomy class in galaxies and cosmology (implemented Fall 2013). Instructor for Astr 011: Elementary Astronomy Laboratory: • Fall 2007 – Spring 2008 (2 sections each); Summer 2011 (1 section) • Instructed lab course in astronomy for non-majors • Held office hours and independent study sessions for any associated courses by student request • wrote several new lab modules and replacement activities in extragalactic astronomy Course manager and grader for Astr 001: The Astronomical Universe (online): • Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 • Manager, assistant, and grader of 700-person web-based Astro 001 course • Performed necessary updates to material and began first assessment of educational efficacy (work in progress) Grader and Assistant for Astr 291: Astronomical Methods and the Solar System: • Fall 2008 • Responsible for grading assignments and conducting review sessions and office hours

State College, Pennsylvania Area

-- Worked for the Penn State Research Communications Office (the PIO for science research) in the summer of 2009.-- Dabbled in freelance work, specializing in astronomy, astrobiology, physics, neuroscience, psychology, materials science, and sports science

State College, Pennsylvania Area

• Instructor of record for Astr 001: The Astronomical Universe • Autonomous lecturer of a full introductory college course in astronomy • Developed collaborative class lectures, activities, projects, and assignments based on current astronomy education research and strategies

Coordinated, scheduled, managed, and organized outreach activities for Penn State Astronomy.

Hamilton, Ny

Teaching Assistant for Phys 120: • Fall 2005 and Fall 2006 • Grader for introductory physics class for majors • Conducted weekly homework help and exam review sessions Teaching Assistant for Astr 102: • Spring 2007 • Grader for introductory astronomy class for non-majors • Conducted weekly homework help and exam review sessions

Hamilton, Ny

• Conducted tours of Foggy Bottom Observatory and astronomical equipment at outreach events • Led skygazing groups and night sky tours

Hamilton, Ny And Poughkeepsie, Ny

Senior Thesis (2007):− Analyzed and quantified optical – near infrared, ground-based photometry of galaxies at intermediate redshifts taken in the SPICES survey − Extensively modeled spectral energy distributions of evolving galaxies and cosmological effects − Wrote fitting algorithms to compare models with data and compare results across different galaxy environmentsKNAC REU, Vassar College (2006):− Detected and characterized tidal and/or star-forming features in intermediate galaxies imaged in the multiwavelength GEMS and GOODS campaigns with the Hubble Space Telescope − Determined theoretical ages, masses, and other properties of tidal debris and star-forming structures − Extensively compared results to literature on low- and high-redshift analogue systemsSummer Research Project (2005):− Monitored optical quasar variability at Foggy Bottom Observatory − Collaborated with international observing team to coordinate multiwavelength followup observations − Participated in the ALFALFA HI blind survey project

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Astronomy

Activities and Societies: Nittany Nordic, Penn State Outreach Committee, running, nordic skiing, weightliftingAstronomy Expertise: •.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Astronomy

Activities and Societies: Nittany NordicAstronomy Expertise: • Extragalactic astronomy, galaxy evolution and interactions, triggered star.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Physics

Activities and Societies: Nordic Skiing Club, SPS Physics Honor Society, Cello Choir, Orchestra