The story of the development of atomic physics is interdisciplinary, compelling, and deeply human. Therefore, this content is fitting for liberal arts undergraduate courses or for high school courses, providing not only a rich scientific experience, but also an engaging framework for investigating the nature of science and its role in society. I will describe an introductory undergraduate...
Physics is a science that can be difficult for students to understand. It involves a lot of abstract thinking. It can be difficult for students to conceptualize the concepts learned. Our studies show that simulations-based lessons have the potential to engage students in deep learning that empowers their understanding as opposed to traditional learning which requires mostly memorization. In...
Due to the advent of Quantum Computing Technologies, there has been a rush to reinvent the teaching of quantum mechanics in order to better train the future work force for that field. At the past few CSAAPT Meetings, we heard many talks on newly developed methods to teach the essence of quantum mechanics to high school students. But what about the other pillar of modern physics, namely...