David W. Craig, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Physics

Office: Agricultural and Natural Sciences Building, Room 114B
Email: dcraig@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-651-5262
Home Page: http://homedirs.wtamu.edu/~dcraig/

Professional Profile

Dr. Craig has been teaching at WTAMU since 2004, full time since 1997. His main emphasis is basic science education. He received degrees in physics from Rhodes College (B.S. '84), New Mexico Tech (M.S. '88) and University of Mississippi (Ph.D. '95).

Teaching and Related Service

While basic science education is Dr. Craig's main emphasis, he also teaches the most advanced physics courses offered at the University. Previously, he was planetarium director at Delta State University for six years.

Research and Creative Activity

Dr. Craig's research interests are radio astronomy, small-scale optical astronomy of variable stars and educational methods in physical sciences.

Personal Sketch

His other interests include hiking, poetry, history and music.