Lawrence Rudnick

Director of Graduate Studies, (Astronomy) 1980-1994 (approx.); Professor of Astronomy, 1987 –; Interim Chair, Dept. of Astronomy (2004-5). 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 supernova remnants and large-scale structures in the Universe. 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. Rudnick currently serves as a founding member of the Minnesota Planetarium Society which provides astronomy and space education across Minnesota and is (still!) seeking to build a new public planetarium for the State. For 14 years (1983-96) he was a consultant and on-screen expert for public TV’s Newton’s Apple. Rudnick also conducts workshops on science communication and teaching in departments across the University.