{"id":709,"date":"2022-07-08T13:25:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T21:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/mlane\/?page_id=709"},"modified":"2025-03-18T11:08:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T19:08:48","slug":"curriculum-vitae-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/mlane\/curriculum-vitae-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum Vitae"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mark R. Lane<\/h1>\n

Palomar Community College<\/strong>
\nEarth, Space, & Environmental Sciences Department<\/strong>
\n1140 West Mission Road<\/strong>
\nSan Marcos, California 92069<\/strong>
\n(760) 744-1150 x 2951<\/strong>
\nmlane@palomar.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE<\/h2>\n

(See below for a detailed description of projects)<\/p>\n

\n

1999 – 2000<\/em><\/h4>\n
Mount Laguna Observatory (San Diego, CA)<\/h5>\n
    \n
  • \n
      \n
    • Observations of Type Ia supernovae for the \u201cLBL Nearby Supernovae Campaign\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Observations of NGP Halo Giants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      1993 – 1996<\/em><\/h4>\n
      Mount Laguna Observatory (San Diego, CA)<\/h5>\n

      Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Paul Etzel (SDSU)<\/em><\/p>\n

        \n
      • \n
          \n
        • Photometric and Spectroscopic observations and data reduction of binary stars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          1992 – 1993<\/em><\/h4>\n
          Mount Laguna Observatory (San Diego, CA)<\/h5>\n

          Undergraduate Research Assistant to Dr. Ronald Angione and Dr. W. A. Beavers (M.I.T.)<\/em><\/p>\n

            \n
          • \n
              \n
            • photometric observations of\u00a0<\/span>geosynchronous satellites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Undergraduate Research Assistant to Dr. Paul Etzel (SDSU)<\/em><\/p>\n

                \n
              • \n
                  \n
                • photometric observations of binary stars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  \n

                  TEACHING EXPERIENCE<\/h2>\n
                  \n

                  1997 – PRESENT<\/em><\/h4>\n
                  Palomar Community College (<\/span>San Marcos, CA)<\/span><\/h5>\n

                  Professor of Astronomy<\/em><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • \n
                      \n
                    • General Astronomy Lecture and Laboratory<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • Physical Science 101<\/li>\n
                    • Planetarium Director (2003 \u2013 Present)<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • Assistant Planetarium Director (1997 \u2013 2003)<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • \u201cDistinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching\u201d nominee (2001, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      1996 – 1997<\/em><\/h4>\n
                      Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA)<\/h5>\n

                      Adjunct Instructor<\/em><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • \n
                          \n
                        • General Astronomy Lecture and Laboratory.<\/li>\n
                        • General Astronomy Telecourse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          1995 – 1997<\/em><\/h4>\n
                          Grossmont Community College (El Cajon, CA)<\/h5>\n

                          Adjunct Instructor<\/em><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • \n
                              \n
                            • General Astronomy Lecture and Laboratory<\/li>\n
                            • Active participation in curriculum development and laboratory manual revisions<\/li>\n
                            • Co-author on college grant proposal for the installation and implementation of Project CLEA (Contemporary Laboratory Experiences in Astronomy) software for the laboratory classes, $1,250 awarded, 1996 \u2013 1997<\/li>\n
                            • \u201cAdjunct Instructor of the Year\u201d Award (1996)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              1993 – 1995<\/em><\/h4>\n
                              San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)<\/h5>\n

                              Teaching Associate<\/em><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              • \n
                                  \n
                                • Lower Division astronomy lecture and laboratory courses for astronomy majors and non-science majors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                  \n

                                  EDUCATION<\/h2>\n
                                  \n

                                  1993 – 1996<\/em><\/h4>\n
                                  San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)<\/h5>\n

                                  M.S., Astronomy<\/em><\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  • \n
                                      \n
                                    • Dr. Paul Etzel, advisor.<\/span><\/li>\n
                                    • Master’s Thesis: \u201cA Photometric and Spectroscopic Analysis of the Eclipsing Binary V356 Sagittarii\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      1987 – 1993<\/em><\/h4>\n
                                      San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)<\/h5>\n

                                      B.A., Astronomy<\/em>
                                      \nMathematics Minor<\/em><\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      • \n
                                          \n
                                        • Dr. C. T. Daub, advisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                          \n

                                          COMMUNITY SERVICE<\/h2>\n
                                          \n

                                          2010 – PRESENT<\/em><\/h4>\n
                                          Palomar Observatory Docent (<\/span>Palomar Mountain, CA)<\/span><\/h5>\n

                                          Volunteer Support for Palomar Observatory<\/em>
                                          \n<\/span><\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          • \n
                                              \n
                                            • Duties include leading group tours, telescope operator for public star parties, and other duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              2005 – 2010<\/em><\/h4>\n
                                              San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA)<\/h5>\n

                                              Board Member<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              • \n
                                                  \n
                                                • Board Member (2005 – 2006, 2009 – 2010)<\/li>\n
                                                • Vice President (2007 – 2009)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                  1997 – PRESENT<\/em><\/h4>\n

                                                  Guest Speaker<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                    \n
                                                  • \n
                                                      \n
                                                    • Julian StarFest (2011, 2012)<\/li>\n
                                                    • Vista Library (2012)<\/li>\n
                                                    • Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos (2010)<\/li>\n
                                                    • Friends of Lake Murray (2007)<\/li>\n
                                                    • Challenger Middle School (1998)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                      1997 – PRESENT<\/em><\/h4>\n
                                                      Palomar College Planetarium (San Marcos, CA)<\/h5>\n

                                                      Planetarium Director (2003 – PRESENT)
                                                      \n<\/em>Assistant Planetarium Director (1997 – 2003)<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                        \n
                                                      • \n
                                                          \n
                                                        • Spitz A3-P (1997 – 2001)<\/li>\n
                                                        • Digistar II (2001 – 2008)<\/li>\n
                                                        • Digistar 4 (2012 – 2016)<\/li>\n
                                                        • Digistar 5 (2016 – 2022)<\/li>\n
                                                        • Digistar 7 (2022 – PRESENT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                          1996 – 2001<\/em><\/h4>\n
                                                          Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (San Diego, CA)<\/h5>\n
                                                            \n
                                                          • \n
                                                              \n
                                                            • Public presentations on astronomically related topics<\/li>\n
                                                            • ‘The Sky Tonight’ planetarium show series guest speaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                              1996 – 2002<\/em><\/h4>\n
                                                              Mount Laguna Observatory (San Diego, CA)<\/h5>\n

                                                              Board of Advisors – Mount Laguna Observatory Associates<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                                \n
                                                              • \n
                                                                  \n
                                                                • Board Member<\/li>\n
                                                                • Vice President (1996 – 2000)<\/li>\n
                                                                • Design & Maintenance of the MLOA webpage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                  1993 – 2001<\/em><\/h4>\n
                                                                  San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)<\/h5>\n

                                                                  Planetarium Operator (Spitz A3-P)<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                                    \n
                                                                  • \n
                                                                      \n
                                                                    • Presented educational lectures on astronomical phenomena for the public schools, and general public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                      1992 – 1996<\/em><\/h4>\n
                                                                      Mount Laguna Observatory (San Diego, CA)<\/h5>\n

                                                                      Public Star Party Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                                        \n
                                                                      • \n
                                                                          \n
                                                                        • Summer outreach program designed to educate the public in astronomy.<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Weekly summer star parties using the Buller 21-inch telescope<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                                          \n

                                                                          HONORS AWARDED<\/h2>\n
                                                                          \n

                                                                          1996 – 1997<\/em><\/h4>\n
                                                                          Grossmont Community College (El Cajon, CA)<\/h5>\n

                                                                          Adjunct Instructor of the Year<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                                          1994 – 1995<\/em><\/h4>\n
                                                                          San Diego State University – Astronomy Department (San Diego, CA)<\/h5>\n

                                                                          Awona Harrington Scholarship for Community Service<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                                          \n

                                                                          PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES and ASSOCIATION MEMEBERSHIPS<\/h2>\n

                                                                          (Past and Present)<\/p>\n

                                                                          \n

                                                                          American Astronomical Society
                                                                          \nSan Diego Astronomy Association
                                                                          \nAstronomical Society of the Pacific
                                                                          \nInternational Dark-Sky Association
                                                                          \n<\/span>Mount Laguna Observatory Associates
                                                                          \nInternational Planetarium Society<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                                          \n

                                                                          RESEARCH AND OBSERVING HISTORY<\/h2>\n
                                                                          \n

                                                                          CCD direct and grism spectroscopy of NGP Halo Giants at Mount Laguna Observatory, (K.M. Yoss, L. Detweiler, G. J. Miller) 1.0-meter reflector, 1999 \u2013 2000.<\/p>\n

                                                                          CCD direct imaging of nearby extragalactic type Ia supernovae for the LBL Nearby Supernovae Campaign in support of the Supernovae Cosmology Project, Greg Aldering (Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory), Mount Laguna Observatory, 1.0-meter reflector, 1999.<\/p>\n

                                                                          Spectroscopy and UBV photometry of FF Aqr, WW And, V1379 Aql, for P.B. Etzel, San Diego State University, Mount Laguna Observatory 1.0-meter reflector, 1995.<\/p>\n

                                                                          Spectroscopy and Stromgren uvby photometry of the eclipsing binary V356 Sagittarii, Mount Laguna Observatory 0.4-meter and 1.0 meter reflector, 1993 -1995.<\/p>\n

                                                                          Spectroscopic data reduction of V356 Sagittarii, IRAF (Image Reduction Astronomical Facility), San Diego State University, 1994 \u2013 1996.<\/p>\n

                                                                          \u201cBrief Evolution of a Massive, Zero-Metal, Population II Star: A Stellar Model\u201d, Senior Thesis with Dr. C. T. Daub, 1992 \u2013 1993.<\/p>\n

                                                                          UBV photometry of V1379 Aql. for P.B. Etzel, San Diego State University, Mount Laguna Observatory 0.6-meter reflector, 1993.<\/p>\n

                                                                          UBV photometry of U Cep. for P.B. Etzel, San Diego State University, Mount Laguna Observatory 0.4-meter reflector, 1992.<\/p>\n

                                                                          UBV photometry of selected geosynchronous satellites for W.A. Beavers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory, Mount Laguna Observatory, 1991 \u2013 1992.<\/p>\n

                                                                          \n

                                                                          GENERAL PUBLICATIONS \/\u00a0 AUTHORED ARTICLES<\/h2>\n
                                                                          \n

                                                                          Lane, M. R. and Etzel, P.B., \u201cA Photometric and Spectroscopic Analysis of the Eclipsing Binary V356 Sagittarii\u201d<\/p>\n

                                                                          Lane, M. R. 1999, \u201cMLOA Website Allows Easy Access to Observatory Events and Information\u201d, Mount Laguna Observatory Associates Quarterly Newsletter, volume 14, number 1, p. 6.<\/p>\n

                                                                          Lane, M. R. 1998 \u2013 PRESENT, \u201cAstronomy 100 Class Lecture Notes\u201d, Palomar College, Copyserve Printing.<\/p>\n

                                                                          Lane, M. R. 1998 \u2013 PRESENT, \u201cAstronomy 105L Astronomy Laboratory Exercises\u201d, Palomar College, Copyserve Printing.<\/p>\n

                                                                          Lane, M. R. 1996, Master\u2019s Thesis, \u201cA Photometric and Spectroscopic Analysis of the Eclipsing Binary V356 Sagittarii\u201d, Campus Publication Service, San Diego State University.<\/p>\n

                                                                          Lane, M. R. 1996, \u201cPrinciples of Astronomy Laboratory Exercises\u201d Campus Publication Service, Grossmont College.<\/p>\n

                                                                          Lane, M. R. 1994, \u201cStudents Probe Stellar Interiors in Rigorous Class Where Building Models Means Creating Programs\u201d, Mount Laguna Observatory Associates Quarterly Newsletter, volume 7, number 3, p. 4<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                                                          Mark R. Lane Palomar Community College Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences Department 1140 West Mission Road San Marcos, California 92069 (760) 744-1150 x 2951 mlane@palomar.edu RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (See below for a detailed description of projects) 1999 – 2000 Mount Laguna Observatory (San Diego, CA) Observations of Type Ia supernovae for the \u201cLBL Nearby Supernovae Campaign\u201d […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-709","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/mlane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/mlane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/mlane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/mlane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/90"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/mlane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=709"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/mlane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/709\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":832,"href":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/mlane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/709\/revisions\/832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pages.palomar.edu\/mlane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}