Professor, Physics/Mathematics

Contact Information | Schedule

Best way to contact me

Face-to-Face meetings: Office Hours posted online or email or phone anytime and leave a message.

Phone

815-835-6215

E-mail

charles.e.atchley@svcc.edu

Office

2G04

Specialty Areas

Biophysics Astrophysics 20th Century History of Science with physics emphasis Impact of gender in construction of scientific theories

Courses Taught

Phy 175 Introduction to Physics Phy 201, 202 General Physics I, II Phy 210 Introduction to the Engineering Profession Phy 211, 212, 213 Engineering Physics I, II, III Phy 221, 222 Advanced Mechanics I(Statics), II(Dynamics)

Awards

Ph.D. History and Philosophy of Science, University of Minnesota (Dissertation: The Invention and Discovery of the Neutrino) M.S. Physics, University of Illinois B.S. Physics, California State University (CSULB) University of Minnesota Graduate Dissertation Fellowship Outstanding Graduate in Physics, CSULB Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation Award for Outstanding Administrator Numerous Grants in geothermal energy, GIS system, arboriculture, science education, and collaborative projects between the community college and social services agencies of Iowa.

Hobbies/Interests

Running, hiking, bicycling, poetry, and learning new concepts and skills

What I like most about SVCC

SVCC is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their goals in education and in life. What I find most gratifying is the opportunity to facilitate problem-solving and concept building with students on an individual level. This close personal interaction between student and instructor has resulted in remarkable success stories at 4-year schools and in future careers for SVCC's physics and engineering graduates.

Other

So many companies in the United States cannot find enough engineers or physicists. The physics courses offered at SVCC provide students with an unparalleled foundation with which to take advantage of these waiting job opportunities.