Faculty & Staff

Hurst Barry L. Hurst, Associate Professor of Physics.  Director of the Physics Track for Engineering.
B.S., Juniata College, 1972; Ph.D., University of Delaware, 1982.

Telephone: 717-867-6150
Address: Neidig-Garber 222
Email: hurst@lvc.edu



Day Michael A. Day, Professor of Physics.  Engineering Program Director .
B.S., University of Idaho, 1969; M.A., 1975, Ph.D., 1977, University of Nebraska (Philosophy). M.S., 1978, Ph.D., 1983, University of Nebraska (Physics).

He has two doctorates: one in physics, one in philosophy. His publications are in theoretical physics (specializing in anharmonic solids), the philosophy of science and the teaching of physics. He also worked for Shell Oil as a geophysicist. He recently spent one year teaching in China. In 1999, he received the Vickroy Award for distinguished teaching.

Telephone: 717-867-6151
Address: Neidig-Garber 224
Email: day@lvc.edu



Walck Scott N. Walck, Associate Professor of Physics.
B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1988; M.S., Lehigh University, 1992; Ph.D., 1995.

His research is in theoretical optical and condensed matter physics. He is interested in quantum information theory, electronic and photonic confinement in solids, and novel aspects of the light-matter interaction. His publications focus on optical properties of semiconductor nanostructures and defects in semiconductors. Walck also has industrial experience as an electrical engineer.

Telephone: 717-867-6153
Address: Neidig-Garber 223
Email: walck@lvc.edu



Jacob L. Rhodes, Professor Emeritus of Physics.
B.S., Lebanon Valley College, 1943; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1958.

His background is nuclear physics with interests in the relationship of physics and society.

Email: rhodes@lvc.edu



Allen C. Boyer, Adjunct Instructor of Physics.
B.S., Lebanon Valley College, 1953; M.Ed., Temple University, 1961; Ed.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1975.

Telephone: 717-867-6152
Address: Neidig-Garber 219
Email: boyer@lvc.edu



Thomas Grant Hollingsworth, Adjunct Instructor of Physics.

Telephone: 717-867-6152
Address: Neidig-Garber 219
Email: hollings@lvc.edu



Support Staff

West Barbara Elaine West, Secretary of Physics and Chemistry.
B.A., Lebanon Valley College, 1998

Telephone: 717-867-6140
Address: Neidig-Garber 415
Email: west@lvc.edu