research overview
- Host galaxies and extended environments of Active Galactic Nuclei hosting supermassive black holes.
- Contact Info
Pesce, Joseph E
Positions
- Visiting Assoc Professor, CU at DC Internship
Research Areas
Research
keywords
- Active Galactic Nuclei, supermassive black holes
Publications
selected publications
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conference proceeding
- RED SUPERGIANT INFRARED SHELLS AND THE GALACTIC METALLICITY GRADIENT. Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. 1150-1150. 1987
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journal article
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Multiwavelength observations of a dramatic high-energy flare in the blazar 3C 279.
The Astrophysical Journal (ApJ).
178-187.
1998
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Multiwavelength monitoring of the BL Lacertae object PKS 2155-304 in 1994 May .2. The IUE campaign.
The Astrophysical Journal (ApJ).
784-798.
1997
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Multiwavelength monitoring of the BL Lacertae object PKS 2155-304 in 1994 May .3. Probing the inner jet through multiwavelength correlations.
The Astrophysical Journal (ApJ).
799-809.
1997
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INFRARED CIRCUMSTELLAR SHELLS - ORIGINS, AND CLUES TO THE EVOLUTION OF MASSIVE STARS.
The Astronomical Journal.
1120-1138.
1989
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THE ULTRAVIOLET-SPECTRUM OF NONCORONAL LATE-TYPE STARS - THE GAMMA-CRUCIS (M3.4-III) REFERENCE SPECTRUM.
Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series.
345-369.
1988
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FAR-INFRARED CIRCUMSTELLAR DEBRIS SHELLS OF RED SUPERGIANT STARS.
The Astronomical Journal.
141-151.
1988
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THE SEARCH FOR THE ELUSIVE COMPANION OF EG ANDROMEDAE.
Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
1178-1183.
1987
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Multiwavelength observations of a dramatic high-energy flare in the blazar 3C 279.
The Astrophysical Journal (ApJ).
178-187.
1998
Teaching
courses taught
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ARSC 3200 - CU in DC, Science Policy
Primary Instructor - Summer 2024 / Summer 2025
In this course, we will examine the intersections of science, policy, funding, government, and society. The Science Policy course will include interaction with scientific societies and organizations from the Washington D.C. metro area; and science funders such as NASA, the National Institutes of Health., NSF, etc. Students will be expected to be highly engaged and to participate in class discussion, and a large portion of the course grade will be based on their level of engagement. This course is part of the CU in DC program. Formerly offered as a special topics course. Degree credit not granted for this course and PHYS 3000. -
ARSC 4040 - Arts and Sciences Special Topics
Primary Instructor - Summer 2018 / Summer 2020 / Summer 2022 / Summer 2023
Same as ARSC 5040. -
ENVS 3100 - Topics in Applied Environmental Studies
Primary Instructor - Summer 2018
Covers a variety of topics not currently offered in the curriculum; offered depending upon instructor availability and student demand. Fulfills application requirement for Environmental Studies major. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours, provided topics vary. Recommended prerequisite: ENVS 1000. -
PHYS 3000 - Science and Public Policy
Primary Instructor - Summer 2021
For nonscience majors. Reading, discussions, debates and lectures are used to study how science affects society economically, intellectually, and in terms of health and national security. Another focus is how government fosters and funds scientific activities. Department enforced prerequisite: completion of core science requirement. -
PRLC 4010 - 21st Century Leadership
Primary Instructor - Summer 2018 / Summer 2020 / Summer 2021
An advanced course that focuses on critical analysis of leadership principles and techniques. Designed to provide theoretical and hands-on experience for individuals who wish to function in leadership roles at high levels of competence in the workplace and in the civic arena.