Ms. Donna Mullenax (Armstrong Atlantic State University, GA)
Current position?
Instructor of Astronomy and Physics
Awarded the College Science Teacher of the Year (2008) for Georgia by the Georgia Science Teachers Association.
Skills learned as a WVU Physics student that are most useful in your career?
The physics content was very valuable, but also the mentoring I received from several of the faculty has been very important.
Reason for coming to WVU to study Physics?
I chose WVU and added physics in my sophomore year.
Return visits to WVU as an alumni?
Once a year.
Most rewarding Physics course(s) taken?
Solid State Physics
Favorite Physics professor(s)?
Dr. Nancy Giles – I have modeled a lot of my teaching styles after her methods. Her drive in her own career was an encouragement. Dr. Giles is very good at research and teaching – a rare combination.
