Michael D. Reynolds
Michael D. Reynolds | |
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Reynolds, c. 1986 | |
| Born | March 30, 1954 Florida, United States |
| Died | October 15, 2019 (aged 65) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Mike Reynolds Mike D. Reynolds |
| Education | Florida Junior College (AA) Thomas Edison State University (BA) University of North Florida (MED) University of Florida (PhD) |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (2004) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy Education |
| Institutions | Florida State College at Jacksonville Chabot Space and Science Center University of North Florida |
| Thesis | Two-Dimensional Versus Three-Dimensional Conceptualization in Astronomy Education (1990) |
Michael David Reynolds FRAS (March 30, 1954 – October 15, 2019) was an American author and educator who served as professor of astronomy at Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida. He served as the director of Chabot Space and Science Center in Alameda County, California. 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.