Mason Russell Yearian

Professor (Emeritus), Physics

Mason Yearian
27 Appledale Lane
Chestnut Ridge NY 10977 
 

Research Interests

Current research is in developing detectors for X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy. With Professor Peter Michelson, we are planning the next phases of the GRO/EGRET experiments. Developing a computer based curriculum for teaching introductory physics courses in high schools and universities. 

• Experimental Particle Physics 
• Experimental Nuclear Physics 
• Experimental Particle Astrophysics 

Career History

• B.S., 1954, Purdue University 
• Ph.D., 1959, Stanford University 
• Research Associate, University of Pennsylvania, 1959-61 
• Assistant Professor, Stanford University, 1961-65 
• Associate Professor, 1965-70 
• Professor of Physics, 1970-present 
• Director, W. W. Hansen Experimental Physics Laboratory, 1973-present 
• Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, 1974-77 
• Member, College Board (Physics), Educational Testing Service, 1992-present 

Other Things of Interest

• Physics Undergraduate Education 
• Science Courses for Gifted Youth