M. Colleen Gino, M.Sc.
Education
M.Sc. Astronomy (2003), Swinburne University of Technology,
Victoria, Australia
Employment
Current Positions
10/09 - Present. Adjunct Faculty, Rasmussen College,
- Teach online astronomy course (AST2002, Astronomy )
- Maintain student records and issue reports
01/08 - 06/09. Adjunct Faculty, College of
Santa Fe, NM
- Develop and teach online physics course (PHY-102, Physics II )
- Maintain student records and issue reports
07/04 - Present. Adjunct Faculty, Capella University, MN
- Teach online astronomy course (Phy1000, Introduction to Astronomy )
- Maintain student records and issue reports
- Perform major upgrade on course content
08/02 - Present. Adjunct Faculty, Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, NY
Teach undergraduate astronomy course (in classroom fall 2002 and 2003) ( AST 127-51, The
Cosmic System )
Develop and deliver online version of astronomy course through SUNY Learning Network, ( AST 123-71, Exploring
Space )
Develop and deliver online version of astronomy and physical science courses through SUNY Learning Network, ( AST 127-71, The
Cosmic System )
Maintain student records and issue reports
Develop curriculum and associated course descriptions and syllabi
Previous Positions
08/04 - 12/06. Science
Faculty, Navajo Technical Institute (formerly
Crownpoint Institute of Technology), Crownpoint, NM
- Develop and teach two Introductory Astronomy courses and
associated Labs
- Develop and teach Introductory Physics course and associated
Lab
- Maintain student records and issue reports
- Develop curriculum and associated course descriptions, syllabi
and student learning outcomes
- Participate in committees (NCA
accreditation committees, faculty advisory committee, professional development committee,
chair of general education committee)
- Design and develop campus observatory for
undergraduate research
- Supervise student interns in astronomy
research projects
- Teach variety of computer courses
including Microsoft Office Suite programs, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and Computer
Maintence and Support
10/02 - 06/04. Executive Director, Dudley Observatory, Schenectady, NY
- Increase public awareness of Dudley Observatory and its
education, public outreach and research programs
- Develop new programs and initiatives
Short- and long-range strategic planning
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the organization
07/02 - 08/03. Adjunct Faculty, Science Department, Sage
College of Albany, Albany, NY
- Teach undergraduate astronomy course summer 2002 and 2003 ( SCI 120-12, Stars and Galaxies )
- Maintain student records and issue reports
- Develop curriculum and associated syllabi
04/02 - 11/02. Adjunct Faculty, Physics
Department, Union College, Schenectady, NY
Teach undergraduate astronomy lab courses spring and fall 2002 ( Physics 44 & 45 Labs )
Maintain student records and issue reports
Assist in development and production of Lab Manuals
03/02 - 10/02. Planetarium Manager, Schenectady Museum,
Schenectady, NY
Observatory Manager, Union
College, Schenectady, NY
Museum Duties Include:
- Develop and present planetarium and audiovisual programs for K12 students and general
public
- Serve as astronomy content specialist and train education staff, interns and volunteers
- Develop long range goals and strategic plans for improving quality of planetarium
programs
- Supervise paid and volunteer staff
- Represent Museum to various professional and community organizations to ensure wide
knowledge of Museum programs
Union College Duties Include:
- Supervise observatory open houses and other scheduled observing events
- Develop promotional materials for College Observatory open house and special events
- Manage the operation and maintenance of 20" telescope and assorted back-end
equipment
- Train students on use of telescope, CCD imager, spectrometer and associated control
software
02/02 - 03/02. Lecturer, New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM
Develop and teach a non-credit community college short course (8 sessions) suitable for
all ages, "Backyard Astronomy"
09/89-07/00. Planetarium Show Producer/ Lecturer, Los Angeles
Valley College Planetarium, Van Nuys, CA
- Research, write acquire/ create visuals for and present public planetarium shows
- Operate planetarium projector, AV equipment, slide projectors and program automated
control system
- Compose and record music tracks and voice-overs for recorded versions of shows
- Conduct public viewing sessions and operate Colleges 16" Cassegrain telescope
06/01-02/02. Array Operator, NRAO,
Very Long Baseline Array, Socorro, NM
- Ensure that all observing activities are successfully
carried out
- Attend to any problems that may arise and take appropriate
corrective actions
- Assist in data reduction of VLBA calibrator surveys and
other observing programs
- VLA and VLBA web site design and maintenance
07/00-06/01. Array Operator, NRAO, Very
Large Array, Socorro, NM
- Operation of radio telescope control software/hardware
- Troubleshoot electronic equipment and take appropriate
corrective actions
- Creation of online user documentation and operator training
- Astronomical data archiving and tape handling
At Mount Wilson Observatory, Mount Wilson, CA
01/99-04/00. Telescope Technician, 150-foot
Solar Tower (UCLA)
Operation of solar telescope for synoptic magnetogram
acquisition
Sunspot drawings and solar observations using spectrometers &
magnetometers
Astronomical data archiving and creation of user documentation
UCLA Solar Tower web site design and maintenance
09/98-07/00. Adaptive Optics Operator, 2.5m Hooker
Telescope (Mt. Wilson Institute)
- Astronomical observations using natural guide star adaptive optics system
- Train and assist visiting observers in use of adaptive optics system and science camera
- Daytime calibrations, LN2 filling CCD camera, service observing, queue observing
- Assess telescope status, make seeing measurements and interpret results
- Web site design and maintenance for Mount Wilson Institute
04/98-07/00. Telescope Operator, 1.5m Telescope (Mt.
Wilson Institute)
- Operator for public/ sponsored viewing events at observatory
- CCD imaging and high resolution "SIR" imaging
- Operate dome, evaluate weather conditions and telescope status during observing sessions
- Act as guide/ lecturer for public and private tours and special events
02/97-07/00. Telescope Operator, 24-inch
Telescope (Telescopes in Education)
- Instruct and assist remote observers in operation of the telescope, CCD imager and
imaging techniques
- Acquire photometric data and assist in data reduction and analysis
- Evaluate dome, telescope and instrument operational status
- Conduct teacher workshops, private tours and educational outreach events
04/92-12/98. Systems/ Network Administrator, Pacific Federal Companies, Glendale, CA
Design, implement and maintain one local and three wide area Ethernet networks
Computer software and hardware acquisition, inventory and bookkeeping
Software and hardware installation, maintenance and troubleshooting
Extensive report writing, creation of user documentation, user training and support
1980-1992. Self-Employed Musician, Singer, Composer and Performer
Compose, perform and record background music tracks and
theme songs for industrial, advertising and cable TV
Operate MIDI keyboards, effects units, digital and analog recording equipment and
digital sequencer (computer) in home-based recording studio
Lead vocalist for various Top-40 cover and original bands performing in the USA, Japan
and Italy
Publications
L.Tsosie, M.C. Gino, Involving Undergraduate Students in Astronomy Research
at the Crownpoint Institute of Technology, American Astronomical Society
Meeting 206, #02.11, June 2005 (abstract)
M.C. Gino, Developing an Astronomy Program at the Crownpoint Institute of
Technology, American Astronomical Society Meeting 205, #152.06, January 2005. (abstract)
M.C. Gino, A. Munro, P. Hinds, S. Maddison, A Dynamic Search for Potential
Habitable Planets Amongst the Extrasolar Planets, 8th International
Conference of Bioastronomy, July 2004.
M.C. Gino, G. Wise, The Astronomical Journal in the Early 20th Century,
American Astronomical Society Meeting 204, #57.04, May 2004. (abstract)
S. Maddison, M.C. Gino, A. Munro, P. Hinds, A Search for Potential Habitable
Planets in Multiple Planet Systems, American Astronomical Society Meeting
204, #62.03, May 2004. (abstract)
M.C. Gino, Dynamical Stability and Habitability of a Terrestrial Planet in
HD74156. American Astronomical Society Meeting 203, #4.07, December 2003. (view poster online)
G. Wise, M.C. Gino, Astronomy and Space Camp Competitions: Who Enters? Who
Nominates? Who Wins? American Astronomical Society Meeting 203, #59.10,
December 2003. (view
abstract online)
M.C. Gino, G. Wise, Rare Astronomy Books as Teaching Tools,
American Astronomical Society Meeting 202, #10.16, May, 2003. (abstract)
M.C. Gino, The Instruments of Dudley Observatory, American
Astronomical Society Meeting 201, #10.05, December, 2002. (abstract)
M.C. Gino, On-Line Masters Degree in Astronomy, Proceedings of
the 21st IAPPP Western Wing Conference, May 2002.
E. Fomalont, A. Beasley, A. Peck, C. Gino, Searching for High Quality VLBI
Calibrators, General Meeting Proceedings of the International VLBI Service
for Geodesy and Astrometry, February 2002 (view paper
online)
S.W. Teare, L.A. Thompson, M.C. Gino, K.A. Palmer, Eight Decades of Astronomical
Seeing Measurements at the Mount Wilson Observatory. PASP, November 2000. (abstract)
M.C. Gino and S.W. Teare, Digital Astrophotography on the 60-Inch Telescope.
Mount Wilson Observatory Associations Reflections, March 2000.
S.W. Teare and M. C. Gino, Visual Observing on the 60-Inch Telescope.
Mount Wilson Observatory Associations Reflections, December 1999.
M.C. Gino and S.W.Teare, Real Telescope Questions With Virtual Answers.
International Amateur-Professional Photoelectric Photometry Communication, No.80, p.6,
2000.
S.W. Teare and M.C. Gino, Near Infrared Imaging Near the Diffraction Limit with
Meter Class Telescopes. International Amateur-Professional Photoelectric
Photometry Communication, No.80, p.7, 2000.
S.W. Teare, R.F. Dantowitz, M.C. Gino, Historical Telescopes on the Leading Edge
of Science and Education at the Mount Wilson Observatory. Proceedings of the
Western Alliance Quadruple Conjunction Conference, October 1998.
Memberships/ Affiliations
American Astronomical Society (member)
American Association of Physics Teachers (member)
Astronomical Society of the Pacific (member)
Capital Region Challenger Learning
Center (Trustee 10/02 - 06/04)
Lions International, Duanesburg Chapter (member
10/02 - 06/04)
Torch Club, Schenectady (member 05/03
- 06/04)
Rotary Club,
Schenectady (member 06/03 - 04/04)
Media Relations/ Promotional Activities
Interview with 660 AM radio (KTNN) regarding astronomy program at the Crownpoint
Institute of Technology, aired August 11, 2005.
Interview with Gerry Rising, Buffalo News
regarding sundogs and other atmospheric phenomenon, March 20, 2005.
Interview with Joe Gallagher, 810 AM
radio (WGY) regarding Mars, aired April 4, 2004.
Interview with Fox 23 News (WXXA) regarding Mars
Exploration Rovers and my associated 3D presentation, aired March 27, 2004.
Interview with Ed
O'Brien & Tom
Mailey, Channel 6 (WRGB) regarding Sedna, Mars and the Hubble Space Telescope, aired
March 24, 2004.
Interview with Joe Gallagher, 810 AM
radio (WGY) regarding vernal equinox, aired March 20, 2004.
Interview with Bridget Blythe, Capital
News 9 regarding Mars Exploration Rovers discoveries, aired March 3, 2004.
Interview with Aaron Brilbeck,
810 AM radio (WGY) regarding leap year, aired February 29, 2004.
Interview with Mary Martialay, Daily Gazette
for article on Mars Exploration Rovers and my associated 3D presentation, printed January
25, 2004.
Interview with Times Union for article on Mars
Exploration Rovers and my associated 3D presentation, printed January 25, 2004.
Interview with Channel 10 (WTEN) regarding Mars
Exploration Rovers and my associated 3D presentation, aired January 24, 2004.
Interview with Joe
Gambino, Channel 6 (WRGB) regarding Mars Exploration Rovers and my associated 3D
presentation, aired January 24, 2004.
Interview with Capital
News 9 regarding Mars Exploration Rovers and my associated 3D presentation, aired
January 24, 2004.
Interview with Fox 23 News (WXXA) regarding Mars
Exploration Rovers and my associated 3D presentation, aired January 24, 2004.
Interview with Joe Gallagher, 810 AM
radio (WGY) regarding Mars and Dudley Observatory exhibit, aired January 11, 2004.
Interview with Ed
O'Brien & Tom
Mailey, Channel 6 (WRGB) regarding Dudley educational programs and upcoming exhibit,
aired January 7, 2004.
Interview with Aaron Brilbeck, Fox 23 News (WXXA)
regarding Mars Exploration Rovers, aired January 3, 2004.
Interview with Joe Gallagher, 810 AM
radio (WGY) regarding Geminid meteor shower, aired December 13, 2003.
Interview with Joe Condon for "Albany Street" (RadioAlbany.com) regarding astronomy in general and
the Dudley Observatory, aired November 9, 2003.
Joe Condon's popular morning show "Albany Street" broadcasts on many
stations in Albany including WROW-AM-590,
WYJB-FM-B-95.5FM, WZMR-FM, as well as on WIZR-AM-930 in the Amsterdam, Johnstown,
Gloversville, New York market.
Interview with Danielle Furfaro, Times
Union regarding lunar eclipse, printed November 7, 2003.
Interview with Liz
Bishop, Channel 6 (WRGB) regarding solar flare and lunar eclipse, aired November 2,
2003.
Interview with Joe Gallagher, 810 AM
radio (WGY) regarding total lunar eclipse, aired November 1, 2003.
Interview with Liz
Bishop, Channel 6 News (WRGB) regarding solar flare, aired October 29, 2003.
Interview with Steve Scoville,
Channel 13 News (WNYT) regarding Mars close approach, aired August 28, 2003.
Interview with Channel 10 News (WTEN) regarding Mars
close approach, aired August 27, 2003.
Interview with Bridget Blythe, Capital
News 9 regarding Mars close approach, aired August 25, 2003.
Interview with Don Weeks, 810
AM radio (WGY) regarding Mars close approach, aired August 22, 2003.
Interview with The Gazette for article on star
gazing, printed August 9, 2003.
Interview with Don Weeks, 810
AM radio (WGY) regarding Dudley Observatory educational award programs, aired May 14,
2003.
Interview with Joe Gallagher, 810
AM radio (WGY) regarding Dudley Observatory and Astronomy day, aired May 10, 2003.
Interview with Steve Scoville,
Channel 13 News (WNYT) regarding Dudley Observatory and Astronomy Day, aired May 9, 2003.
Interview with Stan
Munro, Channel 6 News (WRGB) regarding daylight saving time, aired April 4, 2003.
Interview with WAMC for syndicated NPR program "51%" (NSF funded feature), aired August
20 - 27, 2002 (listen
online).
Interview with Howie Altschule,
Channel 13 News (WNYT) regarding Perseid meteor shower, aired August 12, 2002.
Participate in panel discussion at WAMC for live radio broadcast of "Vox Pop", Women Working in Science
(NSF funded feature), aired June 3, 2002.
Participate in panel discussion at Riverside Telescope
Makers Conference (RTMC), So You Want to Work at an Observatory, May 25, 2002.
Interview with Times Union Newspaper for article
on vernal equinox, printed March 20, 2002
Presentations
- Integrating STEM Throughout the Curriculum. PowerPoint
presentation and lecture presented at the American Indian Higher Education Council (AIHEC)
STEM Institute, February 2005.
- Introducing Astronomy to CIT. PowerPoint
presentation and lecture presented at Crownpoint Institute of Technology, November 2004.
- To the Moon! PowerPoint presentation
and lecture presented at the Henry Hudson Planetarium, April 2004.
- HST: A Star Is Born. PowerPoint
presentation and lecture presented at the Burnt Hills - Ballston Lake Rotary Club, April
2004.
- Roving the Red Planet: A Mars Rover Update in 3D. PowerPoint
presentation and lecture presented at the Henry Hudson Planetarium, March 2004.
- The Hubble Space Telescope: Pictures from the Far
Universe. PowerPoint presentation and lecture presented at the Schenectady
Public Library, March 2004.
- Mars Rover Update. PowerPoint
presentation and lecture presented at the Schenctady Rotary Club, March 2004.
- Reaching for the Stars: The Story of the Dudley
Observatory. Automated PowerPoint presentation for kiosk exhibit at Albany
Heritage Area Visitors Center, February 2004.
- Roving the Red Planet in 3D. PowerPoint
presentation and lecture presented at the Henry Hudson Planetarium, January 2004. (view slides online)
- Roving the Red Planet. Automated
PowerPoint presentation for kiosk exhibit at Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, January
- March 2004.
- Choosing a Career in Astronomy. PowerPoint
presentation and lecture presented at the Albany Girls Club Inc., November 2003.
- Hubble Space Telescope. PowerPoint
presentation and lecture presented at Union College for UCALL course, October 2003.
- Mars Revealed. Automated PowerPoint
presentation presented for Mars close approach event, August 2003.
- Dudley Observatory, Yesterday and Today.
PowerPoint presentation and lecture presented to Schenectady Rotary Club, July 2003.
- Astronomy and Space Camp Competitions: Who Enters?
Who Nominates? Who Wins? Poster presented at Women in Astronomy II Conference,
June 2003.
- Test Your Knowledge of Astronomy.
Automated PowerPoint presentation presented at Schenectady Museum for Astronomy Day, May
2003.
- Rare Astronomy Books as Teaching Tools.
PowerPoint presentation presented by G. Wise at Astronomical Society of New York, April
2003.
- Women in Astronomy. PowerPoint
presentation and lecture presented at Schenectady Museum for Women's History Month, March
2003.
- Dudley Observatory: Past, Present and Future. Astronomy
lecture presented at the Schenectady Museum, January 2003.
- Living and Working at a Mountaintop Observatory.
PowerPoint presentation and lecture presented to Lions Club, July 2002.
- On-Line Masters Degree in Astronomy.
Paper presented at 21st IAPPP
Western Wing Conference, May 2002.
- Women in Astronomy. Lecture and
slide show prepared for Schenectady Museum, May 2002.
- Blast from the Past. PowerPoint
planetarium program presented at Schenectady Museum Planetarium for Space Day, May 2002.
- A Plethora of Planets. PowerPoint
planetarium program presented at Schenectady Museum Planetarium, April 2002.
- Mission to Mars: Red Planet Revenge.
PowerPoint presentation and lecture presented at L.A. Valley College Planetarium, December
1999.
- Robot Explorers II. Planetarium
program (slide show and sound track) created for ongoing presentation at L.A. Valley
College Planetarium, June 1999.
- Real Telescope Questions with Virtual Answers.
Paper presented at 18th Annual Astronomical Photometry and CCD Imaging Symposium, May
1999.
- Unearthly Visitor: Comet Hale-Bopp. Lecture
and slide show presented at L.A. Valley College, January 1999.
- Stars: What a Way to Go!
Planetarium program (slide show and sound track) created for ongoing presentation at L.A.
Valley College Planetarium, March 1997.
- Monster Meeting. Children's
planetarium program (slide show and sound track) created for Halloween presentation at
L.A. Valley College Planetarium, October 1996.
- Women in Astronomy. Planetarium
program (slide show and sound track) created for ongoing presentation at L.A. Valley
College Planetarium, February 1995.
- The Spooky Skies. Children's
planetarium program (slide show and sound track) created for Halloween presentation at
L.A. Valley College Planetarium, October 1994.
- The Wanderers. Planetarium program
(slide show and sound track) created for ongoing presentation at L.A. Valley College
Planetarium, June 1993.
- Robot Explorers I. Planetarium
program (slide show and sound track) created for ongoing presentation at L.A. Valley
College Planetarium, June 1992.
Manuscripts
Instructional Modules
Photojournalism
Work has appeared in the following print publications:
- Mercury,
Journal of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, March/April 2005
- Civic
Astronomy : Albany's Dudley Observatory, 1852-2002, George Wise, December 2004
- Astronomy Magazine, September 2003
- Astronomy Magazine, July 2002
- Distant
Wanderers, Bruce Dorminey, Copernicus Books, 2002
- Weatherwise Magazine, September/ October 2001
- The Digital Universe, Astronomical Simulator on CD for Mac by Syzygy
- Sky & Telescope Magazine, January 2001
- Astronomy Magazine, December 2000
- Mercury, Journal of
the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, March/April 2000
- Mount Wilson Observatory Historical Calendar, 2000
- Atlanta Journal Constitution, January
2000
- Der Spiegal Magazine, December 1999
- New York Times, Science Section, November 1999
- Sky & Telescope Magazine, May 1999
- The
Moon Book, Kim Long, Johnson Books, 1998
- Mercury, Journal of the
Astronomical Society of the Pacific, May/June 1998
Work can be viewed on the following web sites:
Interests
Photography
Creative Writing
Web Site Design
Music Composition
Scuba diving
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