#  Interests 

 



 ****Cosmic evolution; interdisciplinary science; complexity science; science education****

 Dr. Eric J. Chaisson is an American astrophyscist at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has multiple appointments, most notably at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. His major interests are currently twofold:

 His scientific research addresses an interdisciplinary, thermodynamic study of physical, biological, and cultural phenomena, seeking to understand the origin and evolution of galaxies, stars, planets, life, and society. His major goal is to help devise a unifying cosmic-evolutionary worldview of the Universe and our sense of place within it.

 His educational work engages master teachers and computer animators to create better methods, technological aids, and novel curricula to enthuse teachers and instruct students in all aspects of natural science. He teaches an annual undergraduate course at Harvard College on the subject of "cosmic evolution" that combines both of these research and educational programs.

 ***Related links; publications***

[Brief biography](https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/~ejchaisson/brief_bio.pdf)  
[Curriculum vitae](https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/~ejchaisson/cv.pdf)  
[Current research](https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/~ejchaisson/current_research.pdf)  
[Current teaching](https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/~ejchaisson/current_teaching.pdf)