Information on this page is subject to change.
The schedule is also available in table form.
Abstracts can be found organized by first author or by session format.
Location: Ballroom B
Presider: Rachel E. Scherr, University of Maryland
3:30
"Empirical investigations of student understanding and the development of instructional materials: What do we assume? What can we conclude?"
Paula Heron, University of Washington4:00
"The questions we ask and why: Methodological orientation in physics education research"
David E. Meltzer, Iowa State University4:30
"Jargon, insight, and researcher beliefs - A theory-based physics education research study"
Andy Johnson, Black Hills State University5:00 - Panel discussion
Abstracts of Contributed Posters.
Abstracts of Roundtable Discussions.Location: Hall of Ideas G/J
Thursday, August 7
Location: Hall of Ideas G/J
For an explanation of session formats, click here.
PA - Targeted Poster Session
"The dynamics of student reasoning during an interview"
Organizer: Sanjay Rebello, Kansas State University
Location: Room KPB - Targeted Poster Session
"Physics Education Research with special populations: How do we characterize and evaluate the special needs and resources of students who are underrepresented in STEM education?"
Organizer: Mel Sabella, Chicago State University
Location: Room LPD - Targeted Poster Session
"Probing students' process skills and higher-level thinking"
Organizer: Xueli Zou, California State University, Chico
Location: Room NPE - Targeted Poster Session
"Considering data from a broad perspective: what about including social and economic factors in Physics Education Research?"
Organizer: Noah Finkelstein, University of California, San Diego
Location: Room OPF - Data Analysis Consultation
"Student reasoning in an interview on quantum tunneling"
Presenters: Jeff Morgan and Michael C. Wittmann, The University of Maine
Location: Room PPG - Targeted Poster Session
"The Enrico Fermi School on Physics Education Research"
Organizer: TBA
Location: Hall of Ideas G/J
Location: Hall of Ideas G/J
For an explanation of session formats, click here.
QB - Targeted Poster Session
"Physics Education Research with special populations: How do we characterize and evaluate the special needs and resources of students who are underrepresented in STEM education?"
Organizer: Mel Sabella, Chicago State University
Location: Room LQC - Targeted Poster Session
"Women in the physics classroom: Considering gender as a variable for understanding our students"
Organizers: Laura McCullough , University of Wisconsin - Stout, and Heidi Fencl, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Location: Room MQD - Targeted Poster Session
"Probing students' process skills and higher-level thinking"
Organizer: Xueli Zou, California State University, Chico
Location: Room NQE - Data Analysis Consultation
"Student reasoning in an interview on quantum tunneling"
Presenters: Jeff Morgan and Michael C. Wittmann, The University of Maine
Location: Room OQF - Targeted Poster Session
"Methodologies of problem solving research"
Organizers: Thomas Foster, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville and Kathleen Harper, The Ohio State University
Location: Room P
Location: Hall of Ideas G/J
The previous night's posters should still be on display, for further discussion.
Keynote Address: "An all-paths approach to physics education research"
Stamatis Vokos, Seattle Pacific University
Location: Community Terrace
For an explanation of session formats, click here.
RA - Targeted Poster Session
"The dynamics of student reasoning during an interview"
Organizer: Sanjay Rebello, Kansas State University
Location: Room KRC - Targeted Poster Session
"Women in the physics classroom: Considering gender as a variable for understanding our students"
Organizers: Laura McCullough , University of Wisconsin - Stout, and Heidi Fencl, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Location: Room MRE - Targeted Poster Session
"Considering data from a broad perspective: what about including social and economic factors in Physics Education Research?"
Organizer: Noah Finkelstein, University of California, San Diego
Location: Room ORF - Targeted Poster Session
"Methodologies of problem solving research"
Organizers: Thomas Foster, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville and Kathleen Harper, The Ohio State University
Location: Room PRG - Targeted Poster Session
"The Enrico Fermi School on Physics Education Research"
Organizer: TBA
Location: Hall of Ideas G/J
Location: Hall of Ideas G/J
Location: Hall of Ideas G/J
Presider: Michael C. Wittmann, University of Maine
3:30
"NSF Support for Physics Education Research and Related Activities at the Undergraduate Level"
Duncan E. McBride, National Science Foundation4:00
"Perspectives on elementary science teaching and teacher preparation"
David Hammer, University of Maryland4:30
"Title TBA"
John Thompson, University of Maine5:00pm - Panel discussion
The dinner is ticketed separately
Dinner tickets should be arranged in advance with your registration. On-site registration is limited.Location: Community Terrace
Invited speaker: TBA
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Michael C. Wittmann tel: 207 - 581 - 1237 |
Rachel E. Scherr tel: 301 - 405 - 6179 |