Christopher Crockett Email & Phone Number

Arlington, VA

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I wrote about the latest astronomy research, from asteroids buzzing the Earth to galaxies on the far side of the universe.

Flagstaff, AZ

I write articles covering new and exciting astronomical research for several popular science blogs.

Greater New York City Area

Wrote articles, podcasts, and videos covering breaking scientific research for the SciAm website.

Flagstaff, AZ

Plan, conduct, and reduce astronomical observations (photometric and spectroscopic) for several research programs including the USNO Infared Parallax program and my own young planet search; monitor Earth-orbiting artificial objects; assist in design and maintenance of telescope/instrumentation software.

I wrote the Astronomy Word of the Week (AstroWoW) blog where I looked at astronomy and space exploration through the words that scientists use.

Flagstaff, AZ

Principal investigator for near-infrared radial velocity survey to identify giant planet population around T Tauri stars

Los Angeles, CA

Developed automated galaxy surface brightness fitting algorithm for bulge-disk decomposition study to investigate K-band morphological evolution of disk galaxies out to z~1 with Keck NGS AO.

Los Angeles, CA

Taught weekly lab sessions for introductory undergraduate astronomy course for non-science majors. Lead T.A. responsibilities: oversaw staff of seven T.A.'s and two graders, ran weekly meetings, served as liason between T.A.s, graders, and professors.

College Park, MD

Member of science team for NASA's Deep Impact mission; assisted in spacecraft instrument calibration; generated real-time comet lightcurves from spacecraft observations; analyzed pre and post impact inner coma morphology; developed education and public outreach products.

Gaithersburg, MD

I developed and taught daily high school physics lessons and laboratory experiences for a socio-economically diverse student body. My teaching responsibilities were designed around an extensive professional development course through the Johns Hopkins Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.

Germantown, MD

Germantown, MD

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Astronomy

Master Of Science (M.S.), Astronomy

Activities and Societies: Co-director UCLA Planetarium

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Activities and Societies: Big Red Marching Band, Risley Theater