My research interests are in the field of elementary particle theory and phenomenology.
D O C U M E N T S
Publication List (linked)	Research Interests (PDF)
Curriculum Vitae (PDF)	Teaching Experience (PDF)

Address

Department of Physics
Jadwin Hall
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544

609-258-4334
syost@princeton.edu

C O U R S E S T A U G H T

A C A D E M I C H I S T O R Y

Princeton University

Physics 104: General Physics
Spring 2008 (2 precepts)
Basic physics needed for study in science and engineering; logical, quantitative approach to problem solving. This semester concentrates on electricity and magnetism.

Physics 103: General Physics
Fall 2007 (2 precepts)
Basic physics needed for study in science and engineering; logical, quantitative approach to problem solving. This semester concentrates on mechanics.

Baylor University

Physics 1422: General Physics I-A
Spring 2007, Fall 2006, Spring 2006, Fall 2005, Spring 2005, Fall 2004
Introduction to mechanics and thermodynamics for science and engineering students taking calculus concurrently.
Physics 1425: General Physics I
Spring 2004, Fall 2003
Introduction to mechanics, wave motion, and thermodynamics for science and engineering students who have taken a calculus course.

University of Tennessee

Physics 222: Elements of Physics II
Summer 2003, Summer 2002
Physics for pre-professional life science students: electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Astronomy 162: Introduction to Astronomy II
Spring 2003 (2 courses: lecture and web-based, plus one laboratory section)
Introduction to stars, galaxies, quasars, black holes, and cosmology.
Astronomy 161: Introduction to Astronomy I
Fall 2002 (lecture + one laboratory section)
Introduction to astronomical history, measurements, instruments, and the solar system.
Physics 101: How Things Work I
Fall 2002
Conceptual introduction to physical principles in the context of ordinary life, concentrating on mechanics and thermal physics.
Physics 221 Laboratory and Recitations
Spring 2002, Fall 2001 (3 sections each)
Physics for pre-professional life science students: mechanics, wave motion, and thermodynamics - problem discussions and laboratories.

Princeton University
Department of Physics

Visiting Associate Professor

2007-08

Baylor University
Department of Physics

	Associate Professor	2004-07
	Visiting Associate Professor	Fall 2003

University of Tennessee
Department of Physics & Astronomy

	Lecturer	2002-03
	Research Associate Professor	1996-2002
	Research Assistant Professor	1993-96
	Postdoctoral Associate	1991-93

University of Florida
Department of Physics (IFT)

Postdoctoral Associate

1987-91

Princeton University

	Ph.D. in Physics	1987
	Dissertation: String Loops in Background Fields

Carnegie Mellon University

	B.S. in Physics	1982
	B.S. in Mathematics	1982