Jose D’Arruda presented “Solar System and the Universe” at the Marlboro Academy on Friday, October 6^th to middle and high school students.  He talked about the history of astronomy and the universe, covering such topics as black holes, gravity, and the size of the universe. 

Dr. D’Arruda received the 2015 Outstanding Physics Award from Lowell Technological Institute, and the 2014 John L. Hubisz Award for Outstanding Service to the North Carolina Physics Teachers.  He also received the 2007 University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors’ Teaching Excellence Award among other accolades.