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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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Heather Watson

John D. MacArthur Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy

Science and Engineering N319

(518) 388-6829

watsonh@union.edu

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Department/Program: Physics and Astronomy

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Geophysics

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B.S., University of Toronto; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute