Dr. Tim Slater is an internationally respected scholar in science education. Formally trained as an astronomer, he is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Astronomy & Earth Sciences Education, has co-authored 14 books, has been awarded nearly $20 million dollars in grants, and has more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles. He is the University of Wyoming Excellence in Higher Education Endowed Professor of Science Education and a Senior Scientist at the international CAPER Center for Astronomy & Physics Education Research. Known widely as the “Professor’s Professor” Dr. Slater has provided workshops on innovative teaching and successful career management to thousands of college professors worldwide.
Keith Turner, Carmel Clay Schools Planetarium in Indiana, CAPER Team Research Affiliate, planetarium1972@gmail.com
[image error]Astronomy educators and outreach enthusiasts have all sorts of avenues to excite learners about the wonders of the universe—and the K-12 school planetarium is no exception. So, just what does a K-12 school planetarium director do anyway?