PUBLICATIONS - Debra Burris

Neutron Capture Nucleosynthesis in Early Galactic Environments. J. W. Truran, J. J. Cowan, C. Sneden, D. L. Burris, C. A. Pilachowski. The First Stars. Proceedings of the MPA/ESO Workshop held at Garching, Germany, 142. (2000)

Neutron-Capture Elements in the Early Galaxy: Insights from a Large Sample of Metal-poor Giants. D. L. Burris, C. A. Pilachowski, T. E. Armandroff, C. Sneeden, J. J. Cowan, H. Roe. Astrophysics Journal, Vol. 554, 302. (2000)

Community Outreach

Task Force member and Volulnteer, Adopt-a-School Pilot Program Development and presentation of learning packets on various topics in science including Environmental Science, Astronomy, Aviation, and Physics. (2003-2004)

Curriculum Development, OKC Science Fair Faculty Workshop Development of Materials on graphing skills, data and error analysis, and presentation style. (2002)

Faculty Coordinator, "Science is Fun" camp, OKCCC: A week long day-camp exploring various areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy. Developed handouts, activities, purchased supplies, arranged field trips, and chaperoned. (2002)

Community outreach activities with various Public School and Civic groups. Activities included public lectures, Career Day, enrichment activities for all ages including:

Judge, University of Oklahoma Virtual Science Fair (2004)
Astronomy Observation Girl Scout Troupe, Moore, OK (2003)
Career Day, HIghland West Jr. High, Moore, OK (2000-2001)
Math and Science Awareness Day, Hector High School, Hector, AR (1999)

Invited Talks, Contributed Talks, and Workshop Presentations:

"Unraveling the R process: A second site for lighter Z n-capture elements?", contributed talk, Mid-America Regional Astrophysics Conference, Kansas City, Missouri. (April 2005)

"Sharing Experiences in Teaching the Physical Sciences", workshop presentation, OACC Rose State College, Midwest City, OK (March 2003)

"Innovations in the Classroom", workshop presentations, METS workshop East Central University, Ada, OK (December 2002)

Debra Burris / dburris@uca.edu
6/20/06