Dr. Caroline Simpson

Professor
Department of Physics
CASE Faculty Fellow, Equity Advisor
Florida International University
Miami, FL 33199

Office: CP 217A
Phone: (305) 348-1565
Fax: (305) 348-6700
email: simpsonc @ fiu.edu

Office Hours: by appointment


Course Information

Fall 2019 Courses:

AST 1002: Descriptive Astronomy (Online course)
  • Syllabus and text information

  • PHY 1033: Introductory Physics Seminar
  • W 11:00am-11:50 am GL 139

  • AST 3213: Modern Astrophysics
  • TR 2:00pm-3:15pm OE 102
  • How to Improve Your Grade


    Interesting Astronomy Links

    Lunation! click here for a demonstration of the Moon's phases and how it changes as it orbits the Earth.
    Astronomy Picture of the Day
    Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
    NASA Homepage
    JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab) Homepage
    News flashes and planetary info; recent satellite and Mars Rover missions
    Space Telescope Science Institute
    All the latest press releases and pretty pics from the Hubble Space Telescope.
    SpaceWeather.com
    See what the Sun is up to RIGHT NOW, and if there are any forecasts for solar flares or geomagnetic storms. Great movies of recent solar flares exploding off the Sun!
    National Radio Astronomy Observatory
    This are some of the facilties I use to do my research.
     

    Courses Taught:

  • "Descriptive Astronomy" AST 1002
  • "Modern Astrophysics" AST 3213
  • "First Year Physics Seminar" PHY 1033

  • Research Interests:

    Curriculum Vitae

    My "Historical Women in Astronomy" slideshow

    Notes for the slideshow (pdf)