Planetarium Staff
Dr. Ann Bragg
Planetarium Director; Assistant Professor, Physics
Dept: Planetarium , Physics
740-376-4589
Office: Anderson Hancock Planetarium
Degrees: Ph.D. in Astronomy (Harvard University), 2004; Master of Arts in Astronomy (Harvard University), 1998; Bachelor of Arts in Physics (Rice University), 1996
Year appointed: 2008
Dr. Bragg grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Fascinated with stars and planets from an early age, Bragg knew she wanted to have a career that dealt with astronomy.
From 2005-08, Bragg taught introductory courses in both astronomy and physics at Bowling Green State University.
Bragg joined Marietta College in 2008 as an assistant professor. She teaches courses in introductory astronomy, as well as new courses in "Life in the Universe" and "Big Bang and Beyond." She also teaches classical mechanics and modern physics.
As the Director of the Anderson Hancock Planetarium, Dr. Bragg presents public outreach programs each month, as well as presents numerous programs for various school, scout and camp groups.
Jacquelyn Lane
Academic Secretary
Dept: Computer Science / Mathematics
740-376-4820
Office: Selby 232
Mrs. Lane attended Marietta College in 1962. She is married to Dale E. Lane '69, in 1965, and is the mother of four children (three Marietta graduates). She also has one grandson.
In her free time she enjoys reading, going to the theatre, gardening, playing cards, cross-stitching and traveling.