Michael D. Reynolds

Michael David Reynolds ((1954-03-30)March 30, 1954 – October 15, 2019) was an American educator and astrology. He was professor of astronomy at Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida.[1] He was the director of Chabot Space and Science Center in Alameda County, California.

Michael D. Reynolds

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Reynolds, c. 1986
Born(1954-03-30)March 30, 1954
DiedOctober 15, 2019(2019-10-15) (aged 65)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationFlorida Junior College (AA)
Thomas Edison State University (BA)
University of North Florida (MED)
University of Florida (PhD)
AwardsFellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (2004)
Florida State Teacher of the Year (1986)
Scientific career
FieldsAstronomy
Education
InstitutionsFlorida State College at Jacksonville
Chabot Space and Science Center
University of North Florida
ThesisTwo-Dimensional Versus Three-Dimensional Conceptualization in Astronomy Education (1990)

Reynolds was best known for his work in science education, both in lecture halls and less formal settings. He also participated in astronomy and space exploration outreach.

Reynolds died of cardiac arrest in his home in Jacksonville on October 15, 2019 at the age of 65.[2]

References

  1. "Employee Detail". Florida State College at Jacksonville. Archived from the original on 8 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  2. Barry, Rebecca (16 October 2019). "Influential Jacksonville science professor Mike Reynolds dies at 65". News4Jax (Graham Media Group). https://www.news4jax.com/weather/dr-mike-reynolds-dies-at-age-65. Retrieved 18 October 2019.