Office Phone: 724-847-6709
jbschaef@geneva.edu
Disciplines/Fields of Instruction
- Physics (Acoustics, Condensed Matter, Optics)
- Electrical Engineering (Analog Electronic Design, Communications)
- Mathematics (Fourier Analysis, Complex Variables)
Degrees Received
- Completed all requirements for PhD except final defense of thesis – Carnegie-Mellon University
- MS Physics, 1962, Carnegie-Mellon University
- SB Physics, 1959, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- FCC First Class Commercial Radio License
Courses Taught
- ELE 309, ELE 410 - Electronic Devices and Circuits I, II
- ELE 305 - Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
- ELE 402 - Communications Engineering
- MAT 307 - Linear Algebra
- MAT 405 - Differential Equations
- MAT 407 - Advanced Topics
- MAT 409 - Partial Differential Equations
- MEE 417 - Fluid Mechanics
- MUS 491 - Electronic Music
- PHY 160 - Introduction to Acoustics
- PHY 201, PHY202 - College Physics I, II (Calculus-based)
- PHY 301 - Classical Mechanics
- PHY 303, PHY304 - Advanced Physical Measurements I, II
- PHY 305 - Electricity and Magnetism
- PHY 306 - Optics
- PHY 307 - Thermodynamics
- PHY 405, PHY406 - Methods of Theoretical Physics I, II
- PHY 408 - Modern Physics
- SCS 110 - Introduction to the Natural Sciences
- SCS 201 - Astronomy
Presentations/Publications
- The Unavailability of Old Light, American Journal of Physics 57, 3 (March 1989) p.200
Current Projects
- Astronomical Observatory – Geneva College. Design and construction of an observatory for research, instruction, and community outreach featuring a 16 inch (diameter) Meade computer-controlled telescope. Joint project with Professor John Stein.
Awards & Distinctions Received
- Sigma Xi Science Honorary Society - Carnegie Institute of Technology (1969)
- Excellence in Scholarship Award – Geneva College (1995-96)
Affiliations, e.g., membership in professional organizations, etc.
- Acoustical Society of America
- American Association of Physics Teachers
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Miscellaneous
- Ruling Elder, Eastvale Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPCNA)
- Violoncellist, Beaver String Quartet
- Vice President of the Board of Directors, Beaver Falls Youth Network (Tiger Pause)
- Member of the Board of Directors, National Reform Association
