Robert Fairchild, Ph.D., CHP
Acklie 326L
By appointment, if not in class or in office.
Chair, Department of Physics, 1996-2017
Professor of Physics, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 2001-
Associate Professor of Physics, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1994-2001
Acting Chair, Department of Physics, 1990-91
Radiation Safety Officer 1988-
Dual-degree Engineering Liaison Officer 1988-
Pre-Architecture Liaison Officer 1993-2019
Assistant Professor of Physics, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1975-1994
Director of Computer Services, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1980-1988
Ph.D., Applied Physics, Cornell University, 1975
M.S., Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, 1993
B.S., Physics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1971
Energy and the Global Environment
Principles of Physics I and II
General Physics I and II
Electronic Measurements
Introduction to Modern Physics
Computer Architecture and Interfacing
Introduction to Health Physics
Classical Mechanics
Advanced Laboratory
Independent Study
Internship
Applications of physics to energy and environmental issues
Computer Systems (Hardware, Software, Interfaces)
Electronics, Experimental Physics, Radiation Protection
Volunteer to State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Response Team
First Baptist Church of Lincoln
American Baptist Churches of Nebraska
- Memberships:
- American Physical Society
American Association of Physics Teachers
Nebraska Section, American Association of Physics Teachers
Nebraska Academy of Sciences
Health Physics Society
Mid America Chapter, Health Physics Society
Phi Kappa Phi
Sigma Pi Sigma
Nebraska-Píaui Partners of the AmericasComprehensive Certification by American Board of Health Physics, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016
Nominated for Faculty Excellence Award, 1991, 1995, 1999
Service Award, Department of Business Administration and Economics, NWU, 1989
- American Physical Society