Adam Lark

Adam Lark is the director of the observatory, the laboratory director, and the head technician of the science center shop. Lark is currently researching exoplanets by doing photometry using the telescope at Peters Observatory. He earned his doctorate at the University of Toledo researching discovery based learning in physics laboratories.  

Recent Courses Taught

Observational Astrophysics
Astronomy
Introductory Physics Laboratory  
Learning Assistant Training 
Electronics

Research Interests

Astronomy: Exoplanet Detection
Physics Education: Discovery Based Laboratories 

Distinctions

Society of Physics Notable Chapter Award, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Donald W. Bowman Undergraduate Physics Research Award, 2005 

Select Publications

• Lark, Moser. (2025). Exoplanet and Binary Star Light Curve Demonstration. The Physics Teacher, Vol. 63, March 2025.
• Ehrhardt, Thomas, …, Lark, … Zoller.  (2024). Confirmation of Four Hot Jupiters Detected by TESS using follow-up spectroscopy from MaHPS at Wendelstein together with NEID and TRES. Astronomy and Astrophysics, 692, A220.
• Wilcox, Lark. (2022). Magic Flickers in the Darkness. SPS Observer, LV3, 24. 
• Lark, Kramp, and Nurnberger-Haag. (2008). Pet Rock. Science and Children, 45, 24-27.
• Van Hook, Lark, Hodges, Celebrezze, and Channels. (2007). Playground Physics: Finding the Moment of Inertia of a Merry-Go-Round. The Physics Teacher, 45, 85.

Professional Affiliations

The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Advanced Laboratory Physics Association. (ALPhA)

Appointed to the Faculty

Educational Background

Ph.D., University of Toledo
M.S., Bowling Green State University
B.S., Bowling Green State University