Lawrence Rudnick is the Director of Graduate Studies, (Astronomy) 1980-1994 (approx.); Professor of Astronomy, 1987 –; Interim Chair, Dept. of Astronomy (2004-5) at the University of Minnesota. University of Minnesota Award for Outstanding Community Service, 2005; George Taylor (IT) Distinguished Service Award, 2004; Morse-Alumni Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education, 1998; IT Outstanding Teaching Award in Astronomy, 1991; George Taylor / IT Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award, 1990; Member: AAS , IAU, ASP. Rudnick is an observational astrophysicist studying both large-scale structures in the Universe and supernova remnants. He uses a wide variety of ground and spaced-based telescopes in the radio, X-ray, infrared and optical portions of the spectrum. He is heavily involved in public outreach activities and is currently working on the design of the new Bell Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. For 14 years (1983-96) he was a consultant and on-screen expert for public TV’s Newton’s Apple. Rudnick also is involved in the design of major new radio surveys in the U.S. and Australia, and conducts workshops on science communication and teaching in departments across the University.

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