Birth
date: April 26, 1964
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Physics, Boston University, January 1997
M.A. in Physics, Boston University, September 1992
M.A. Candidate in Philosophy, Tufts University, 1986-87
B.S. in Physics, Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio,
June 1986
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant/Associate Professor of Physics, Bloomsburg
University: Courses taught include General Physics,
Science of Sound, Electronics, Physical Science, and
Thermodynamics.
1996 – Present (Tenured and promoted to Associate
Professor, August 2001.)
Learning Specialist, Boston University Disabilities
Services: Tutored learning-disabled college students
in math and physics. 1994-96
Recitation Instructor, Boston University: Taught discussion
sections and graded homework for five semesters. Courses
included both calculus- and algebra-based Introductory
Physics and Vibrations and Waves. 1990-93
Physics Teacher, U.S. Peace Corps, Cameroon, West Africa:
Instructed physics at the
O- and A-levels in a British-style government high school.
Designed demonstrations and laboratory exercises. Initiated
an annual science fair and graded the national physics
exam (G.C.E.). 1987-89
Teacher Trainer, U.S. Peace Corps, Cameroon, West Africa:
Facilitated the training of incoming Peace Corps math/science
teachers in a model-school setting. Summer 1988
Teaching Assistant, Tufts University: Graded essays
for Introductory Philosophy.
Spring 1987
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant in experimental cosmic ray physics,
Boston University. Tasks included data analysis (PAW),
computer programming (FORTRAN, C, parallel computing),
CAMAC data acquisition, image analysis, mechanical design
(AUTOCAD), precision machining (Bridgeport mill), and
grant writing. 1992-96
Research Assistant in experimental solid state physics,
Boston University. Experience with ultra-high vacuum
systems and machining. Spring-Summer 1992
Research Intern, Xerox Corporation, Rochester, NY. Exploratory
research on high-voltage ion sources. Invented "Planar
Scorotron Device". Spring 1985, Spring 1986
Technician, I.B.M. Corporation, Yorktown Heights, NY.
Computer-aided mechanical design and electronics assembly.
Winter 1984
Automotive Mechanic, A.B.J. Foreign Auto, Somerville,
MA. 1981-91 (part-time)
PUBLICATIONS
N. R. Greene, "Energy Flow for a Variable-Gap Capacitor,"
The Physics Teacher, v. 43, 340 (2005).
C. G. Noll, N. R. Greene, S. T. Ashman, & M. A.
Catino, “The Role of Capacitance in Corona-Electrode
Arrangements,” in Electrostatics 2003, H. Morgan,
Ed., Institute of Physics Publishing, Bristol, England,
2004 (ISBN 0750309490).
N. R. Greene, "Shedding Light on the Candela,"
The Physics Teacher, v. 41, 409 (2003).
C. G. Noll, S. M. Pursel, & N. R. Greene, “Construction
of a 35-cm-Diameter Insulating Fluidized Bed,”
Proceedings of the ESA-IEEE Joint Meeting on Electrostatics
2003.
N. R. Greene, "Lightbulbs with a Memory,"
The Physics Teacher, v. 40, 275 (2002).
N. R. Greene & M. R. Dworsak, "Bernoulli at
the Gas Pump," The Physics Teacher, v. 39, 346
(2001).
C. G. Noll, S. T. Ashman, M. A. Catino, & N. R.
Greene, "Influence of Grounded Shields on Corona
Charging Applicators," Proceedings of the Electrostatics
Society of America Annual Meeting 2001.
S. P. Ahlen, N. R. Greene, D. Loomba, et al., "Measurement
of the Isotopic Composition of Cosmic-Ray Helium, Lithium,
Beryllium, and Boron up to 1700 MeV per Atomic Mass
Unit," Astrophysical Journal, v. 534, 757 (2000).
N. R. Greene & R. J. Dunn, "A Conical Spring
– Which End Up?," The Physics Teacher, v.
38, 228 (2000).
N. R. Greene, "Tossing a Garden Hose." The
Physics Teacher, v. 37, 46 (1999) plus follow-up letter
to the editor in The Physics Teacher, v. 37, 195 (1999).
N. R. Greene & W. J. Leonard, "Theory Can Be
Misleading: Balls on Tracks Revisited (Again)."
Published as a technical report by the University of
Massachusetts Physics Education Research Group, PERG-1998#01-Jan#1-v.2-4pp
and listed in ERIC (Education Resources Information
Center) database.
N. R. Greene, "A Low-Friction Rotator from the
Junkyard," The Physics Teacher, v. 35, 431 (1997).
D. Loomba, S. P. Ahlen, N. Greene, et al., "The
Cosmic Ray Isotopic Composition of Li, Be, and B from
the SMILI2 Experiment," Bulletin of the American
Physical Society,
v. 41, n. 2, 989 (1996).
J. P. Wefel, et al., "Measurements of Cosmic Ray
Helium During the 1991 Solar Maximum," Proceedings
of 24th International Cosmic Ray Conference, v. 2, 630
(1995).
J. P. Wefel, et al., "The Atmospheric Background
of Protons and Deuterons Measured at
5 g/cm3," Proceedings of 24th International Cosmic
Ray Conference, v. 2, 634 (1995).
UNITED STATES PATENT
Patent # 5,153,435: "Planar Scorotron Device"
(ion source for photocopiers). 199
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