A woman observes the night sky using a telescope inside a dome observatory illuminated by red lighting.

As director of the A East Texas A&M Planetarium and Observatory, my job is out of this world!

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Cheri Davis, Ed.D.
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Professional Track Faculty and Planetarium Director Department of Physics and Astronomy | Planetarium

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Science Building 148
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Department of Physics and Astronomy
Planetarium
Year Graduated
2013
Curriculum Vitae

As director of the East Texas A&M Planetarium and Observatory, Cheri Davis, Ed.D., has a job that is out of this world! Davis also enjoys teaching pre-service science classes, astronomy classes and signature courses.

A Conversation with Dr. Davis

We’re excited to bring you a special conversation with Dr. Davis. Discover her insights on East Texas A&M and the exciting upgrades to the Planetarium.

Dr. Davis on Attending ETAMU

East Texas A&M is a great university! We have a wide variety of faculty from all over the United States and the world.

Current & Recent Projects

While the campus was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, we took advantage of the time to make much-needed upgrades to the Planetarium. The facility has recently undergone a full system upgrade; now running a Digistar7 system by Evans & Sutherland. This allows the viewer to enjoy amazing sights and sounds while visiting the facility. We were also able to install new carpet and seats; the first change since the building opened in 2006. We now have a seating capacity of 81.

Educational Background

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  • Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2013
  • M.S., Broadfield Science, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2005
  • B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2004

Grants

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  • $570,782, NSF Grant PASS: Physics and Astronomy Scholarships for Success, May 1, 2016-April 30, 2016
  • $518,000, ETAMU Planetarium Renovation/upgrade planetarium system to Evans & Sutherland's Digistar 5, DLP projector, 2013
  • $28,888, National Space Grant Foundation, Aerospace Educational Services Project-AESP Grant-Explorations of the Solar System, 2010

Awards and Honors

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  • Chancellor's Academy of Teacher Education, The East Texas A&M University System
  • President's Meritorious Service Award, East Texas A&M University
  • NASA Texas Space Grant Fellowship

Professional Organizations

Your professor maintains active memberships in a variety of professional organizations, showcasing their dedication and involvement within their field.

  • NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium Representative
  • Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy (SARA)
  • American Astronomical Society (AAS)
  • American Physical Society (APS)
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
  • Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
  • Digistar Users Group (DUG)
  • International Planetarium Society (IPS)
  • National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
  • Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT)
  • Metroplex Technology Business Council (MTBC)

Selected Publications

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  • Davis, Margaret Cheri. Mathematics and Science Education Attrition, Retention, and Migration: A Study of Three Urban School Districts in the State of Texas, Order No. 3595285 Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2013 Ann Arbor ProQuest. 15 Oct. 2014.
  • Montgomery, K.A., Davis, C., Renshaw, T., & Rolen, J., Photometric Study of 5 Asteroids at East Texas A&M Observatory, Minor Planet Bulletin, 2013.

Explore a curated list of your professor’s scholarly contributions and find additional important links for East Texas A&M University and the state.

Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp

  • Watch season 2, episode 8 featuring the Planetarium at East Texas A&M. Be sure to like and subscribe!

Lunar Explorations

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Exploration of the Solar System

Delve into the wonders of our solar system by exploring your professor’s work in lunar studies and space science, alongside various instructional resources.

AESP

You can explore various resources from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, including moon multimedia and instructional materials, to deepen your understanding of the solar system.

TSGC

Discover how the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) supports your exploration of the solar system and provides valuable instructional materials.

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