Physics Faculty
David Soong-hua Lee
Physics Department Chair
3-2 Engineering Program Coordinator
Professor Physics
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B.S.E. Princeton University
M.S. California Institute of Technology
Ph.D. California Institute of Technology
Following a 12-year career directing research and development efforts in the materials science industry (thermophysical properties of metastable materials, non-linear acoustics and focused acoustic fields, novel functional inorganic materials, fuel cell and battery technology, amorphous metals, etc.), Dr. Lee accepted a calling to teach undergraduate physics - even as he maintains his research interests and activities in material science.
Dr. Lee enjoys fly fishing and fly tying, classical piano, hiking, camping, and reading.
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Publications
"U.S. Patent, #7481511", STILLPOINT, Fall 2009
"Materials Physicist Arrives at Gordon", STILLPOINT, Spring 2007
Dale Pleticha
Natural Sciences Division Moderator
Professor of Physics
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B.S. Saint Procopius College
M.Div. Biblical Theological Seminary
M.S. Cornell University
Ph.D. Cornell University
Dr. Pleticha serves as Research Report Editor for the Interdisciplinary Biblical Research Institute. Interests include Physics Education Research, Mathematical Models for mechanical Systems, and Astronomy. He recently has worked on research projects involving orbital motion and special relativity.
When not playing with physics, Dr. Pleticha enjoys reading, cooking, and hiking in the White Mountains.
Stan Reczek
Assistant Professor of Physics
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B.S. Villanova University
M.Ed. Physics Education Concentration, Gordon College
Early retirement from his position as Executive Vice President at the North Shore Medical Center, allowed Professor Reczek to pursue a long-planned return to teaching physics.
When not at Gordon, he enjoys hiking and canoeing, is active in his church, and finds working around his home and yard a pleasant diversion.
Tim Whitman
Adjunct Professor of Physics
B.S.M.E. Northeastern University
M.S.M.E. Northeastern University
Professor Whitman teaches physics part-time at Gordon and also teaches mathematics at North Shore Community College. He worked as an engineer for over twenty years. As a pilot, Professor Whitman operated an FAA certified Air Charter business and built experimental aircraft.
Jerrold McNatt (retired from full-time teaching in 2006)
Emeritus Professor of Physics
B.S. Wheaton College
Ph.D. University of Illinois
Following a career in industrial research and development, Dr. McNatt committed himself to teaching undergraduate physics and to mentoring students to successful careers in science and technology. His primary interests are optics, energy, and the history of 19th century science—an area in which he has recently published. He is also very conversant with optical and electronic instrumentation.
His hobbies include working around his home and yard, golf, and reading and writing about scientists from the late 1800s (particularly Maxwell and Farady).