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Military...detailsEducation- Physics/Secondary Education, Post Graduate studies/Nuclear Physics ...detailsDegrees... detailsHonors......detailsPublications...detailsArticles...detailsCurriculum...detailsVideo...detailsOriginal Research Results...detailsResearch Papers...detailsVolunteer presenter of various science, laser and holography workshops and lectures National Science Teacher Conventions...detailsScience Presentations at other National Venues...detailsScience Presentations in New York State...detailsEmployment HistoryTeacher, Professor, Adjunct Professor, Consultant, Instructor, Presenter, Coaching, Club AdvisorMilitaryRadio and Digital Computer systems repairman Honorable Discharge  EducationPenn State, State College, Graduate studies in Nuclear Energy, 1983 State University College at Oswego, Oswego, NY 1978-1985, SUNY Oswego Secondary Physics, 1985 Non-Commissioned Officer Training School, Panama City, FL 1976 Community College of the Air Force, 1974-1976 USAF Electronics School, Keesler, Biloxi, MS 1973 DegreesBachelor of Science: SUNY Oswego Permanent NYS Certification Earth Science, Physics, 1981 HonorsNational Red Cross "Life Saving Award", 1997 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science. NY State Finalis, 1995 Award of Excellence, Syracuse Newspaper, 1994 Distinguished Educator Award SUNY School of Education, 1993 Who's Who Among America's Teachers 1990, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 National Science Teachers STAR Award "Significant contribution to the advancement of science". 2nd Place, 1991 National Science Teachers STAR Award for innovative program. "Significant contribution to the advancement of science", 1990 National DOE Teacher Research Program selection, Los Alamos, 1989 Presidential Committee member: The National Math and Science Education Action Conference, 1989 1st Runner up; Teacher of the Year for New York State, 1989 Outstanding Teacher Award. Syracuse Technology Club, 1989 Commendation. Oswego Central School District, 1989 Teacher of the Year. Oswego Classroom Teachers Association (OCTA), 1988 MIT Student Development Recognition, 1988 Runner up Teacher of the Year. OCTA, 1987 Runner up Teacher of the Year. OCTA, 1986 Publications"The Total Laser Book" ©1998. "The Holography Primer", ©1987 with Dr. Roger Hinrichs Articles"Pre-Newtonian Holograms" The Physics Teacher, Apr. 1988 "Broken Toys", The Science Teacher, May 1986 "Teacher uses Radio Shack RC Cars in Physics Class", Intercom: Nov 1986 Curriculum"Foundations of Physical Science Investigations", © 2002, Lab manual to accompany Foundations of Physical Science Text. "Introduction to Holograph Module", © 1993, Manual for Middle/High school laser program. "Laser Technology Module", © 1992 "Laser Optics Kit Video Guide", © 1994 New Concepts Corp. Video"Laser Technology: Understanding Holograms" © 1991 "Laser Technology: Making Holograms; The Altman Method"© 1991 Original Research Results"The Altman Holography Method". A holography production and stabilization technique used around the world. A complete package built and marketed by the Scientific Laser Connection Company of Glendale AZ. (Discontinued in 2005 due to cost of film) Altman Hologrpahy Method stolen and still sold by Arbor Scientific. First year offered they advertised it as my development, in subsequent years simply sold it without regard to my rights. "Altman Laser Optics Kit" A series of optics and a mounting system for lab lasers. Manufactured by Altman Science, and marketed individual, or as part of an optics curriculum module by Scientific Laser Connection Company, Sold by Edmund Scientific, Kelvin Research PapersBlack Box Experiments; T.C.Altman, K.Dristle, S.Wirt, Presented at NSTA National Convention; Houston TX, 1991 Spectra from Multiphoton Electron Detachment of H-; Journal of the Optical Society of America B. A292 (1991) W.W.Smith...P.G.Harris,... H.C.Bryant, T.C.Altman, et. al National Science Teacher Conventions1999 Boston 1998 Las Vegas 1996 Dallas 1995 Philadelphia 1994 Anaheim 1893 Kansas City 1992 Boston 1991 Houston 1990 Atlanta 1989 Seattle Science Presentations at other National VenuesAmerican Association of Physics Teachers National Convention, Madison, WI, 2003 National Association of Chemistry Teachers National Convention. Featured evening speaker, St. Mary College, MA, 1999 Science Horizons Inc. Awards Presentation, Danbury, CO, 1994 Chabad Academy, Myrtle Beach, SC, 2001,2002 Summer Program for Financially Disadvantaged Gifted Students. Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 1993 AAPT, East Coast Regional Convention; Vassar College, NY, 1992 NSTA, East coast Regional Convention; NYC, NY, 1992 AVA National Convention, Cincinnati, OH, 1990 National Technical Institute for the Deaf, RIT, Rochester, NY, 1989 State Science Curriculum Review, Arizona State University, AZ, 1989 Summer Youth Program, Los Alamos, NM, 1989 Science Presentations in New York StateNYS Migrant Education Conference, 2002, 2003 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT); Vassar College, NY, 2001 Weekly lessons for home school students of Oswego County, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004 Lima Home School Association, 1994 NYS Technology Students State Conventio,n 1994 NYS Art Teacher's State Convention, 1993 Museum of Science and Technology, Syracuse, 1993 AAPT regional meeting, 1992 Technology Teachers State Convention, 1990 - 1992 City College of New York, 1990 Elementary & Secondary Teachers Workshop, 19'89 Oswego County Teachers Center, 1989 - 1990 SUCO Technology Workshop '88-'90 STANYS workshops '88-'96 NY State Science Teachers State Convention '88, '94, '95, '97, '98 Featured Speaker for Super Science Saturday, Watertown, NY '86-'93 Education Day, SUNY Oswego, 1991, 1992 Guest Instructor at SUNY Oswego: Science methods classes, 1985 - 1996 Physics classes, 1988, 1989 Technology classes, 1988, 1989 Education classes, 2001 - 2005 Employment HistoryPhysics Teacher, Oswego City School District, 1981 - present Physics Teacher, AP physics, Regents physics, General Physics, General Chemistry, Earth Science Professor SUNY Oswego, Summer Institute in Energy Education 1985 - 2003 Adjunct Professor SUNY Oswego, Physics 212 SUNY Oswego, Department of Continuing Education. Independent Study Advisor, 2002 SUNY Oswego, Program for 'at risk' incoming freshmen. Science Instructor, 2002 - 2004 SUNY Oswego, Department of Continuing Education. "Teaching AP Physics", 2000 SUNY Oswego, Department of Secondary Education. "Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics SED 535, and "Methods of Teaching Secondary Science SED 536", 2001 - 2002 SUNY Oswego, Department of Continuing Education. "Teaching Regents Physics", 2000 SUNY Oswego, SED 416/536, "Methods of Science and Math Teaching", 2000 SUNY Oswego, Physics 111, 212 labs, 1989 - 1999 Consultant Cambridge Physics Outlet. Writing an IPC book for national distribution, 2000 - 2002 Cambridge Physic Outlet. Proof reading high school physics text, 2003 Instructor SUNY Oswego, Young Scholars NSF program, 1995 - 1996 Sheldon Institute, 1994, 2007, 2008 - 2010 Syracuse University, Summer Advanced Studies Course, 1991 - 1996 Oswego County BOCES, Laser and Light in-service, 1990 Oswego County BOCES, Demonstrations in Physical Science, 1990 SUNY Oswego, Graduate level Science/Technology class, 1990 Oswego County BOCES, computer class, 1988 SCSD In-service in Elementary Science Education, 1987 SUNY Oswego graduate level laser class, 1987 Oswego County BOCES calligraphy class, 1982 - 1985 Presenter Syracuse University, Frontiers in Science, 1988 - 2010 Penn Yan School District Teacher's Summer In-service, 1992 Schuyler-Chemung-Tioga BOCES, 1991 Jefferson County Teachers Center, 1991 School District assembly programs (400+ students): Great Bend, MI, 2002; Union Springs, 1995; Rome, 1993; Rush Henrietta, 1986, 1991; Solvay, 1990, 1991; Oswego, 1990, 1992; Hannibal, 1990; Burnt Hills, 1989, 1995; Hammondsport, 1987; Broadaburn Perth, 1987; Fonda, 1987; Johnstown, 1987; Penfield, 1987; Canistio, 1986; Addison, 1986 Coaching OHS Girls Diving Team, 1983 - 1984 OHS Boy's Diving Team, 1985 - 1988 OHS Boy's Track Team (asst. coach), 1987 - 1989 Club Advisor OHS Chess Club 1984 - 1989 OHS Science Club, 1983 - 2010 |