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Anthony Crider

Professor of Astrophysics

Anthony Crider is a Professor of Astrophysics at Elon University in North Carolina.  He received his Ph.D. in space physics and astronomy from Rice University in 1999 studying gamma rays and X-rays emitted by newly formed black holes. He continued this work as a National Research Council associate at the Naval… Read More

Articles by Anthony Crider

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Tony Crider debunks myths about 2012

March 8, 2010

On March 6, Associate Professor of Physics Tony Crider gave an invited talk at the Triad Starfest. His presentation, "2012: Exploitation of the Maya Long Count," tackled urban legends perpetuated by assorted authors about the Classic Maya and the year 2012.

Martin Kamela, Claudine Moreau present at physics conference

October 26, 2009

Faculty and students from the Elon University Department of Physics attended the Oct. 23-24 regional meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers at UNC-Pembroke. The semi-annual conference brings together physics educators from universities, community colleges, and high schools to discuss teaching techniques and to review student research.

Elon faculty debate great texts

June 17, 2009

Two Elon University faculty recently participated in a debate panel June 11-14 at Barnard College during the 9th Annual Summer Institute on Reacting to the Past.