UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Adam Frank
Professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular author
Accolades and highlights
Career in higher education
Adam Frank received his PhD in physics (1992) from the University of Washington and held postdoctoral and visiting scientist positions at Leiden University and the University of Minnesota.
Adam joined the 蘑菇传媒 in 1996. Serving as the Helen F. & Fred H. Gowen Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Adam studies star formation and evolution, as well as develops tools for simulating the cosmos. Through his research, Adam has written numerous academic papers and books, as well as shared his knowledge in a variety of media appearances.
Learn more about Adam Frank鈥檚 academic career on his .
Media appearances
Adam Frank is a frequent on-air commentator for live interviews and segments on outlets such as CNN and NPR. Adam also regularly contributes to written publications, including听The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and听Scientific American.
Adam also served as and has appeared on numerous science documentaries such as .
Members of the media can request an interview with Adam Frank
Selection of recent media appearances
Discussing the Artemis II Impact
CNN, April 3, 2026
Discussing the Artemis II Live Launch
CNN, April 1, 2026
Discussing the Artemis II Live Launch
MS Now, April 1, 2026
Discussing the Space X splashdown
MSNBC, March 14, 2025
Space X challenges
CNN, March 3, 2025
Scare in Space, CNN, February 2025
CNN, Feb. 14, 2025
Out of this world! Vast oceans could be on Uranus and Neptune
MSNBC, Nov. 26, 2024
NASA Spacecraft on Mission to Jupiter鈥檚 Ice-Covered Moon
CNN, Oct. 14, 2024
What To Expect During the Total Solar Eclipse
MSNBC, April 5, 2024
Artemis Mission Returning Humans to the Moon
CNN, January 1, 2024
Congressional hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena
CNN, July 27, 2023
The Race to Mars
Meet the Press, May 2023
Congressional hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena
MSNBC, July 26, 2023
Congressional hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena
NewsNation, July 24, 2023
Everyman’s Universe
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Books
Adam has authored five popular books arguing for the beauty of science and against science denial.
Rochester headlines
Requests for interviews
Adam Frank is no stranger to the media鈥攈e is frequently interviewed for national print, television, and radio pieces, along with appearing as a live guest on network news shows and segments.
If you鈥檇 like to talk to Adam for a quick comment or something more in-depth, please contact Dave Andreatta, Media Relations Specialist.
Email:听david.andreatta@rochester.edu
Phone:听(585) 298-0162