This is a little information about me. Believe it or not, but I don't like to talk about myself, so I'll just mention some of my credentials
and a bit about my background in astronomy.

Education

• Associate of Arts in Natural Science and Mathematics with an emphasis in physics, graduated 1988
• Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media with an emphais in print journalism, graduated 1998
• Master of Liberal Studies with an emphasis in archaeoastronomy

I am currently working on:

• Bachelor of Arts in English with an emphasis in writing

Employment

Observatory and Planetarium Coordinator
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Washburn University of Topeka
1700 College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621

Awards and Certificates

• Astronomer of the Year, 1991 and 1994, presented by Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomer's League, Inc.
• Honorary Messier Club Certificate, #1534, 1997, presented by the Astronomical League (AL) and the American Association of Amateur Astronomers (AAAA)
• Binocular Messier Club Certificate, #300, 1997, presented by the AL and the AAAA
• Lunar Club Certificate, #158, 1999, presented by the AL and the AAAA
• Sunspotter Certificate, #10, 1999, presented by the AL and the AAAA

Personal Information

• Mike Calderwood is my husband since 1997
• Observing experience began more than 40 years ago
• Favorite things to observe include (but are not limited to) aurorae, sunspots, eclipses
• Other favorite things to do include archaeological excavation, teaching workshops and writing

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