Making Physics Instruction More Equitable
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2022 – More equitable approaches to physics instruction are necessary, because the field has recognized many ways in which traditional approaches to instruction are […]
Making Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Integral Part of Physics Education
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2022 — While many physics instructors are beginning to incorporate lessons on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the classroom, it can often feel […]
Physics Race Pits Usain Bolt Against Jurassic Park Dinosaur
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2022 — With each new semester, thousands of students dive into introductory classes in physics. One persistent problem that dogs instructors, however, is keeping students engaged […]
Revealing Classic Physics Embedded in James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’
WASHINGTON, December 22, 2021 — James Joyce’s book “Ulysses” is widely considered a 20th-century literary masterpiece. It also contains a surprising amount of 19th-century classical physics, according […]
Over the Top: Car Jump Study Turns Over Old Physics Problem
WASHINGTON, November 24, 2021 — Many introductory physics courses present students with a theoretical scenario for an assignment. If an automobile is moving at a steady speed […]