This Wednesday, David West PhD, will provide a visual tour of the Galaxies and Nebulae that are visible from the dark skies of Larimer County. He will also will leave time to discuss the technologies used in his photography.
David West, PhD is an Emeritus Professor from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. His career has included many years at the Helm of the Colorado Medicaid Program, and founding/leading a Colorado-based not-for-profit health insurance company caring for the underserved. For the last 14 years of his career he served as the Director of the Center for Health Outcomes, Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine, and Vice Chair of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. West is a Colorado native that has retired to a Hobby Farm in Larimer County. He has a daughter and a 18-month-old Grandson living in Denver. He holds a Bachelors from the University of Colorado (1977), a Masters from the University Denver (1978), and a PhD in Behavioral Science from then University of Denver (1989). In retirement he skis, fly-fishes, and maintains his modest collection of vintage automobiles and motorcycles; in addition to caring for his alpacas and goats.