Physics Alive is the podcast where host, Brad Moser, Ph.D., sparks new life into the physics classroom. Each episode supports and shares the many forward-thinking developments that have come from physics education research and inspiring educators. Brad speaks with teachers who employ innovative and active learning styles, researchers on the frontiers of physics education, catalysts for change on important social issues in the STEM community, and students who want the most out of their education.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 12 hours 47 minutes
episode 28: The Wins and Challenges of Active Learning with Louis Deslauriers
Louis Deslauriers, the Director of Science Teaching and Learning and Senior Preceptor in Physics at Harvard University, discusses what he’s learned the last decade about the successes and challenges of research-based instructional strategies for both...
episode 27: Better Allies with Karen Catlin
Show notes at www.physicsalive.com/ally Karen Catlin, a leadership coach and an acclaimed author and speaker on inclusive workplaces. She coaches women to be stronger leaders and men to be better allies for members of all underrepresented groups. In ...
episode 26: 2021 Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching with Anne Cox
In episode #26 of Physics Alive, I speak with the recipient for the 2021 David Halliday and Robert Resnick Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching, Anne Cox. She is a Professor of Physics at Eckerd College. This award is given in recog...
episode 25: 2021 Excellence in K-12 Physics Teaching with Brad Talbert
In episode #25 of Physics Alive, I speak with the 2021 Paul Zitzewitz Excellence in K-12 Physics Teaching Award winner, Brad Talbert. He is a physics teacher at Lone Peak High School in Highland, Utah. This award is in recognition for contributions t...
episode 24: STEPUP for Women in Physics
Show notes also available at www.physicsalive.com/stepup Episode Description: STEP UP is a national community of physics teachers, researchers, and professional societies seeking to mobilize physics teachers to help engage young women in physics and ...
episode 23: Sap, Redshift, Justice, and Universal Design for Learning
Today we talk about three articles and one new column from the May 2021 issue of the journal The Physics Teacher. Check out the show notes online at www.physicsalive.com/may2021 Journal: The Physics Teacher Article #1 [Starts @ 2:30]: Title: Sap ...
episode 22: What's Next? Do We Reinvent Education?
After a year of major upheaval in education due to the global pandemic, we are left wondering “What's Next?” In this episode, a compassionate perspective is offered: focus on healthy teaching and focus on your own wellbeing first. You are what’s next...
episode 21: Physics in the News & Pop Culture with Rhett Allain
Do Angry Birds obey physics principles? How likely is it that two baseballs will collide in mid-air? How realistic are those science hacks in the tv series MacGyver? Are you curious how you can bring current news in science and pop culture as well as...
episode 20: Getting the Word Out on Education Research with Nick Young
Nick Young is currently a physics education research & computational math and science PhD candidate at Michigan State University. He founded the website PERbites, dedicated to making the results of physics education research meaningful and accessible...
episode 19: STEM Inclusion and the Spark Science podcast with Regina Barber DeGraaff
Today's Guest Regina Barber DeGraaff, Senior Lecturer and STEM Inclusion and Outreach Specialist at Western Washington University, doesn’t mince words as we dive into the topic of inclusion. She acknowledges that this can be tough work, but vital a...