Matthew Zacate
Assistant Professor of Physics
2008-2009 College of Arts & Science Outstanding Junior Faculty Award Recipient

 

 

Address

Physics and Geology Department
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY 41099-1900

 

Office SC 151
E-mail

zacatem1@nku.edu

Phone (859) 572-1365
Fax (859) 572-6092
Education 1997 Ph.D. in Physics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

 

 1993 M.S. in Physics, Oregon State University
1991 B.S. in Physics, Truman State University, Kirskville, MO
Academic Positions 2004-present Assistant Professor, Northern Kentucky University
2003-2004 Research Assistant Professor, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1999-2003 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Washington State University
1997-1999 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Imperial College, London, UK

Teaching

Classes
    (Spring, 2010)

 University Physics with Laboratory I (PHY 220) 
Quantum Mechanics (PHY 460) 
Office hours

M:3-4, W: 11-12, R: 10-12
and
Additional hours by appointment

Other activities

Research

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Outreach

Co-founder and main presenter of the Norse Physics Tour de Force.

Participant in a number of other programs including Elementary Science Day, Engineering Day, Future Educators of America, and Fun with Science camps.

Computational cluster

System administrator of the Eddas Cluster.

Department of Physics and Geology
Northern Kentucky University
Page last updated in September of 2009. 
Material on this page does not necessarily reflect the views of Northern Kentucky University (disclaimer).  Indeed, if something is found to be controversial, it may not necessarily reflect the views of the author.  Copyright (C) 2009 Matthew O. Zacate.