Gillian R. Knapp

Professor of Astrophysical Sciences
I'm a professor of astrophysics and teach graduate and undergraduate courses
in star formation and the interstellar medium. My research work these days focuses
on stellar activity, the dynamics of the Galactic halo, and searches for planets.
Since 2005 I've participated in a volunteer program, created by members of
the astrophysics department and now part of the Pace Center, to teach
courses for college credit in the New Jersey state prison system. We're
currently teaching an algebra course at the Garden State Youth Correctional
Facility in Yardville, NJ and three algebra courses and an english course
at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Clinton, NJ. The courses
are accredited by Mercer County Community College. We hope to expand
the course offerings and with our partners work towards a degree-granting
program.