Hannah A. Lange, M.S.T. - Physics & Astronomy Curriculum Vitae

Name: Hannah A. Lange

Work Address: Houston Community College, Southeast - Felix Fraga 130C, 301 N. Drennan Street, Houston, Texas 77003

Office Telephone Number: 713-718-7773

College Email Address: [email protected]

Education

 M.S.T. Physics & Astronomy, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 2012 Concentrations: Astronomy, Physics, Geology, Nanotechnology Research: Impact Earth - Asteroids, Comets & Meteorites with Dr. Patricia Reiff

 B.S. Behavioral Sciences, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, Texas, 2004 Concentrations: Psychology, Astronomy, Philosophy, Classics Research: Analysis of TV Commercials with Dr. Robert Bartsch

Teaching Experience

 Adjunct Astronomy Instructor, 2016 - Present Houston Community College District Courses: Introduction to Stars and Galaxies, Solar System Astronomy, Online, Dual Credit

 Program Assistant, 2003 - 2008, 2021 - Present George Observatory - Houston Museum of Natural Science Courses: Astronomy, Private & Public observing nights, School & Scout Overnight Program, Space Mission simulations

 Instructor, 2009 - Present Advance Academy Courses: - Grades 3-6 - Science, Math, Language Arts, Logical Thinking Skills, Typing & Spelling, Building Background Knowledge, Virtues & Etiquette - Grades 7-12 - Science, Math, Astronomy, Algebra, Calculus

 Science Teacher, 2014 - 2015 Harmony School of Science - High School Courses: Grade 11-12 Astronomy, Grade 8 Science

 Teaching Assistant, 2008 - 2013 Rice University, Physics & Astronomy Department, Dr. Patricia Reiff Courses: Astronomy for Teachers, Teaching Astronomy Lab, Teaching Earth & Space Science, Physics of Ham Radio

 Pull-Out Science Teacher, Tutor, 2012 - 2013 Clear Creek Intermediate School District, Brookside & Creekside Intermediate Schools Courses: Grade 8 Science

 Science & Technology Coordinator, Science Teacher, Tutor, 2009 - 2010 Stepping Stones Charter Elementary School Courses: Grades 3-6 Science & Technology Coordinator, Grade 4 Science & Math Teacher, Grades 3-6 Tutoring Classes (Math, Language Arts), Grades 3-6 Science Club After-School Program

 Public Programs Assistant, Education Department, 2008 - 2009 Space Center Houston Courses: Grades 7 -12 International Space School - Taiwan and India (supervisor, instructor), Grades 9-12 BP - Houston High School Physics Challenge classes with astronaut Bjarni Tryggvason (instructor), SEEC/Space Exploration Educators Conference (supervisor, instructor), Corporate Workshops (instructor), Scout Camp- In program (trained 12 instructors, developed Earth-Space Science curriculum), Grades K-8 Day Camp Earth-Space Science classes (supervisor, instructor)

Professional, Technical, and Work-related Experience and Skills

 Operate telescopes (variety) for astronomy classes and S.T.A.R. Squad observing nights at HCC - West Loop, Felix Fraga, and Stafford campuses, 2016 - present

 Operate telescopes (variety) for astronomy classes, private and public observing nights at the George Observatory - Houston Museum of Natural Science, 2003 - present

 Operated telescopes (16-inch mounted and 8-inch reflectors) for astronomy classes, private and public observing nights at Rice University Campus Observatory, 2008 - 2012

 Exhibitor, NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) Conference, representing NASA/Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Discovery Dome and Space Update software, 2009 - 2015

 Exhibitor & Presenter, CAST (Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching) Conference, representing NASA/Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Discovery Dome and Space Update software, 2009 - 2015

 Assisted in discovery of 3 asteroids as member of Asteroid Team (A-Team) and High-Energy Astronomy Team (HEAT) - Fort Bend Astronomy Club at the George Observatory using 18” telescope, CCD camera, and astrophotography software, 2003 - 2008

 Nominated and chosen by Perot Industries as student representative of Rice University for NASA’s Project Management Challenge conference, http://www.nasa.gov/offices/oce/appel/knowledge/forums/30.html, 2007, 2008

 Nominated and chosen for initial NASA - Texas Aerospace College Scholars program, NASA - Johnson Space Center, 2000

 Science Fair Judge at Lee College, St. Nicholas Elementary School, and state-wide Junior High School Science Fair competition held annually at Reliant Stadium since 1998

 General Ham Radio Operator since 2007

 Private Pilot since 1995

 Amateur Astronomer since 1974

Professional Achievements and Publications

Certification and Training

 Teaching Online Certification, Houston Community College, 2021

 Texas Educator Certification, TExES/ExCET, 116 Science 4-8, 2009

 Nanotechnology for Teachers Summer Internship Program, Rice University/CBEN - assisted Ph.D. candidate Elvira Butler, Dr. Tour’s lab, with research: Functionalization of PMMA-Derived Graphene, 2011

 Rafe Esquith, Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire (4 hours), 2012

 Jerrie Kalenda, Translating Brain Research to Classroom Strategies (4 hours), 2010

 Dr. Harry Wong, Classroom Management (12 hours), 2009

 Madeline Hunter, Lesson Design (12 hours), 2009

Awards and Honors

 NASA/MMS (Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission) Grant, Rice University, 2008 - 2012

 NSF (National Space Foundation) Grant, Rice University, 2008 - 2012

 Psi Chi Honors Society, University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2002 - 2004

 Dean’s List, University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2002 - 2004

 University College Student Scholarships, University of Toronto, 2000 - 2002

 Biology/A&P Honors Award, Lee College, 2000

 Student Honors Program, Lee College, 1998 - 2000

 Eva Maude/Plum Scholarship, Lee College, 1998

Publications

 NASA - PM Perspectives magazine, 2007, http://pmperspectives.gsfc.nasa.gov/Articles2007.htm

- Effective Communication - Space Shuttle Challenger: Resolution of Project Management Conflicts - The Importance of Prioritizing - Humor in the Workplace

Professional Affiliations

 National Science Teachers Association

 Fort Bend Astronomy Club

 Houston Astronomical Society

 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada