This web page is intended only for the exclusive use of my students. You must be a registered student or affiliated to Valencia College in order for me to respond to any of your questions or comments. At the top of the page there is a menu. Click any one of them to browse my web site. I have been teaching Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Astronomy courses for many years. I have seen many students failed these subjects. I don't want you to fail the class you are taking with me. I welcome you to our institution which is fully acredited in every state of the union and internationally.

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SHORT BIOGRAPHY

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Prof. JUAN P. RIVERA

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PUBLICATIONS#1: COHETES MISILES EXTRATERRESTRES

PUBLICATIONS#2: ROCKETS MISSILES UFOs

EDUCATION:

Doctor en Fisica; Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico DF, Mexico
Ph. D. candidate; Physics & Astronomy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
MS. Physics; Columbia University, New York City, New York
BS. Physics; University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Astronomy Instructor: Valencia College Osceola and West Campus, FL
Physics and Mathematics Instructor: Polytechnic University, Orlando, FL
Mathematic Instructor: Everest University, Orlando, FL
Physics and Mathematics Instructor: ITT Technical Institute, Orlando, FL
Senior Engineer Specialist: Northrop Grumman Corp., Rolling Meadows, IL
Computer Department Chair: Southern College, Orlando, FL
Software Instructor: Southern College, Orlando, FL
Technical Specialist: Boeing Space System Company, Kennedy Space Center, FL.
Software Task Leader: Lockheed Martin Orlando Aerospace, Orlando, FL.
Software and Electrical Engineer: NASA, Kennedy Space Center, FL.

TEACHING COURSES AT VALENCIA COLLEGE:
At Valencia College I teach mostly Astronomy courses at the Osceola and West Campus. I also teach Physics and Mathematics courses when requested at other institutions.

TEACHING PHILOSOPY:
My main philosophy is encourage the student to achieve his or hers highest potential and respect others people ideas within the framework of equal opportunity in a democratic society. In my courses I try to develop in the student many skills needed in the professional life. Probably the most important is critical thinking and the scientific method.

HOBBIES:
During the past few years my favorites hobbies are; digital photography, music and electronics. I also like to travel the world. I have visited the main cities in the USA. I have been in many countries in Europe, the Caribbean and Central America. I have never been in South America.

COMMENTS: If you have any comments, please send me an e-mail.

OFFICE:

As an adjunct instrutor I don't have a dedicated office at Valencia College. If you need a face to face meeting then you have to contact via e-mail me to set up an appointment. I try to answer all e-mails within a 24 hours period.

I love to travel to different parts of the world

If you need counseling in any of my courses don't hesitate to contact me via e-mail. In the name of the administration and myself I welcome you to our institution.