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Thrive at the intersections of scientific probing and artistic flair. Of intellectual curiosity and serious fun. Of an idyllic campus, and an urban setting.

Since 1795, we've been challenging convention, blurring boundaries and shaking up traditional thinking.
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Since 1795, Union College has been defining—and redefining—the meaning of a liberal arts education.
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Francis Wilkin

Senior Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy

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Science and Engineering N323

(518) 388-6344

wilkinf@union.edu

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Department/Program: Physics and Astronomy

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Astronomy

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Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., University of California, Berkeley; B.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst