Robert Henderson Email & Phone Number

Saskatoon, Sk, Ca

Saskatoon, Sk, Ca

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Waterloo, On

Faculties of Mathematics and Science. Courses taught, teaching or to be taught: SCI 238 (Introductory Astronomy - Spring 2015), Phys/Chem 10 (Communication Skills for Physics & Chemistry - Fall 2015), MATH 103 (Algebra for Arts and Social Science - Fall 2015), MATH 104 (Calculus for Arts and Social Science - Winter 2016), MNS 102 (Techniques for Materials and Nanoscience - Spring 2016).

Waterloo, On

I manage the day-to-day operations of uWaterloo's observatory and conduct public science outreach lectures and tours, as well as make occasional radio and television appearances on current events in astronomy. In this role I also chaired the organizing committee for a public viewing of the 2012 Transit of Venus, which was attended by ~2000 people on campus.

Waterloo, On

Various first year physics courses and laboratories; head TA for labs; Online courses; upper-year marking duties; course administration and learning materials development.

Waterloo, On

My research uses Atomic and Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy to study gemini surfactants and their electrostatic properties to better understand their possible use as a gene and drug delivery mechanism.Advisor: Dr. Zoya LeonenkoAffiliations: Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology; Department of Physics & AstronomyCollaborations: Dr. Shawn Wettig, uWaterloo School of Pharmacy

University Of Waterloo

The Vice President Student Affairs strives to be aware of issues of graduate student concern of a non-academic that affect the quality of student life. Issues include, but are not limited to, student services, health and safety, student activities and funding. The VP Student Affairs has oversight responsibilities of the Student Affairs Committee and the Graduate Funding Committee, and represents graduate students on a number of UW Committees.

University Of Waterloo

The President is the head of the GSA, and the chief representative of graduate students when interacting with the University and other external organizations such as the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. To this end, the President sits on many high-level committees such as the Senate and Board of Governors of the University of Waterloo, and co-chairs the Graduate Student Relations Committee with the Associate Provost, Graduate Studies. Internal to the GSA, the President is the chair of the Board of Directors, the governance body that oversees financial and corporate matters of the GSA.

University Of Waterloo

The Vice President Student Affairs strives to be aware of issues of graduate student concern of a non-academic that affect the quality of student life. Issues include, but are not limited to, student services, health and safety, student activities and funding. The VP Student Affairs has oversight responsibilities of the Student Affairs Committee and the Graduate Funding Committee, and represents graduate students on a number of UW Committees: the Graduate Student Relations Committee, the Joint Health and Safety Committee, the Student Services Advisory committee and the Graduate Student Support Advisory Committee.

Doctor Of Medicine - Md

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Graduate Students' Association

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Association VP Student Affairs (2012-2013), GSA Councillor for Physics & Astronomy (2011-2012).

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Astrophysics

Awards: NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship (2009-2010) Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2008-2009)

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Mathematical Physics (Astrophysics And Biophysics Specializations)

Activities and Societies: Fencing Club President (2007-2008), Ballroom Dance Club Executive (2008) Awards: Outstanding Graduating Senior.