Dr. Jason Best
Professor and Director
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Shepherd University
United States of America
Biography
Professor in the Institute of Environmental and Physical Sciences at Shepherd University, and the university's astrophysicist (overseeing the Shepherd University Observatory and teaching numerous courses in astronomy, physics, and physical science). .serving as the university's Director of Strategic Research Initiatives, focusing on the further development and enhancement of the institution's emerging research agenda. I am also a member of the American Council on Education Fellows Class of 2015-16.
Research Interest
primary research areas are the large-scale structure of the Universe, galaxy evolution, and the history of astronomy/astronomy education