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PER News

Faculty Position at Drury University

The Drury University Physics Department invites applications for a tenure-track position, rank open, to start Fall 2010.  A Ph.D. is required.  Our department consists of three full-time faculty, and we seek a new colleague with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching at all levels (including general education), and to the development of an active research program that provides meaningful experiences for undergraduates.  Startup funds may be available. The position is open with regards to specialty, and candidates with interdisciplinary connections are especially encouraged to apply.

Upcoming PER Events

Gordon Research Conferences - Physics Education Research

The 2010 Gordon Research Conference on Physics Research and Education, the sixth in this series of conferences, will focus on the expanding and deepening role of and connection between experimental research and laboratories in physics instruction, with particular emphasis on undergraduate education. The purpose of this conference is to have a serious discussion about cutting-edge experimental research in physics and physics education and laboratories in physics education.

International Conference of the Learning Sciences 2010

Join us for intellectual engagement with colleagues from a range of learning sciences-affiliated disciplines, keynote addresses from Dr. Carl Weiman, Dr. Koeno Gravemeijer and Dr. Pamela Grossman, walks along Lake Michigan, deep dish pizza, and jazz music as a part of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, June 29-July 2, 2010!

Reviews in Physics Education Research

Volume 2 of Reviews in PER is dedicated to helping researchers get started in Physics Education Research. In this review article, a member of the PER community presents an overview of an area of PER:

An Introduction to Classical Test Theory as Applied to Conceptual Multiple-choice Tests
by Paula V. Engelhardt.

Find more articles that help to introduce PER in Volume 2 of Reviews in PER.

Recent Forum Posts

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PER Programs

Take a look at our map of Physics Education Research (PER) programs to browse the different PER groups and their research.