Resume

EDUCATION

1968 Ph.D. in physics, Fordham University, New York City
1958 B.A. in Mathematics, Emmanuel College, Boston

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Instructor/Curriculum Developer
As an educator, I've developed and taught physics and interdisciplinary courses at all levels. I've served on numerous faculties: Emmanuel College, Boston; St. John's College, Boston; Dominican College, San Rafael, California; and John F. Kennedy University, Orinda, California.

Scientist
As a physicist, I carried out experimental physics research in spectroscopy at Fordham University in New York, and in high-temperature high-pressure physics at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California. I've also performed systems engineering, and human factors audits of safeguards, waste management, and control room design at commercial nuclear power plants.

Writer
My series of mystery novels and other publications are listed at in print on this web site.
My classes and workshops in writing are listed at classes on this web site.

CURRENT ACTIVITIES

I am currently

• on the faculty of Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
• on the faculty of various community colleges and outreach programs
• on the staff of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
• on the Board of NorCal Sisters in Crime
• a member of NorCal Mystery Writers of America
• a member of California Writers Club
• a member of National Association of Miniatures Enthusiasts

AWARDS

• Jack London Award from the California Writers Club, 2007
• Excellence in editing awards from the Society of Technical Communication, 2003 through 2008