Shane C. Brower

Education

• B.S., Bucknell University
• M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland.

Academic and/or Research Interests
I am currently working to restore a high-power laser system for use in the study of short-time-scale molecular dynamics. My prior research interests have included pressure/temperature studies on poled polymer systems, and hydrogen absorption in thin-film metal hydrides.

Courses Taught

• PHYS 135 – Horizons in Physics (Freshman Seminar)
• PHYS 121L – College Physics I Workshop
• PHYS 122 – College Physics II
• PHYS 206 – Astronomy
• PHYS 288 – Intermediate Laboratory
• PHYS 303 – Classical Mechanics I
• PHYS 305 – Electricity and Magnetism
• PHYS 310 – Optics
• PHYS 340 – Radiation Laboratory
• SCIC 201L – Fundamentals of the Universe Laboratory

Affiliations

• American Association of Physics Teachers
• Christian Scientific Society

Professional Experience and Additional Study

• Chairman & Professor of Physics, Grove City College (1999-Present)
• Assistant Professor of Physics, Youngstown State University (1996-1999)
• Director of Grants and Instructor of Physics, Villa Julie College (1995, 1996)

Other Interests or Hobbies

• Gardening
• Hunting
• Sports
• Various ministries within my church.

Staff/Faculty Image
Lastname	Brower
Title	Professor of Physics
Grove City College Alumni
Office Phone Number	724-458-2118
Email Address	scbrower@gcc.edu