Conveners
BOA 101: Morning Session 1A
- Chair: Jason Sterlace
- Zoom Chair: Christina Walker
BOA 101: Morning Session 2A
- Chair: Anupama Bhat
- Zoom Chair: Gustavo Acosta
The free-body diagram of a unicycle pedaled across level ground is analyzed, showing that riders must tilt their bodies into the direction of the acceleration. A comparison is made with an unpowered round object rolling without slipping up or down an inclined plane. A Newtonian analysis predicts an acceleration of the unicycle as a function of the tilt angle that is in good agreement with...
The Heliophysics Science Division at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is calling October 2023 through December 2024 the Heliophysics Big Year (HBY). Learn about heliophysics, and how you can use the Community Coordinated Modeling Center’s (CCMC’s) tools to engage with the events from the annular eclipse from last October, this upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th, and Parker Solar...
In 1930, Born and Jordan wrote a quantum mechanics textbook. In that work, they used a curious map to convert the harmonic oscillator equations of motion into two linear (uncoupled) first-order equations. When used in classical mechanics, this mapping clearly shows how one should introduce complex numbers into the motion of a harmonic oscillator and how to solve for the position and momentum...
The Virginia Science Standards of Learning Revision and Implementation timeline is being revised. This session will provide an update on the revision process. In addition, the VDOE is seeking input from the community on the standards and seeking nominations for individuals who are qualified and available to serve on the Science Standards Revision Committee to review the K-12 Science Standards...
Although some progress has been made over the last 50 years, physics still has one of the largest gender gaps of the sciences. The gap has been attributed to a variety of causes, including aspects of culture, early exposure to STEM, and gender-based psychologies, but few studies approach this issue centering the perspectives and experiences of women in physics. We focus on the role of family...
In undergraduate physics laboratory courses, there is new emphasis on engaging students in authentic science learning experiences centering on knowledge-building. Limited research, however, has sufficiently explored the ranges of positioning dynamics around equipment handling roles, particularly in gender and racially diverse groups. This is especially true for the experiences of women of...
We examine the evolution of the teaching identity of graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) during their first year as they engage in teaching professional development and gain experience in the classroom. This study is part of a larger project that aims to increase active and collaborative learning in Math, Physics, and Computer Science at George Mason University. To prepare and support GTAs,...
The idea of the Flipped Classroom has been around for many years, but in order for it to be valuable the purpose of the flip must be clearly understood, and the method must be used judiciously. Over-flipping leads instructors and students alike to believe that the entire process is poor pedagogy.
In this talk, I describe the general Flipped Classroom and analyze the parts of the...
This talk explores the role of open access journals in science and physics education, focusing on the importance of publishing for students. Through practical insights and discussions, we will discuss the highlights and benefits of writing for students and the broader scientific community. In addition to discussing the theoretical significance of open access journals in science and physics...
