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| Abstract Title: | Computational Physics Undergraduate Research Experience (A Case Study) |
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| Abstract: | There is a growing trend of inclusion of more research programs into undergraduate education. In spite of that, the assessment of undergraduate-research experience in physics is limited. This presentation describes a ten-week undergraduate summer research experience in computational physics in the field of biophysics for two upper division physics students at Cal Poly Pomona. The analysis of Pre/Post test data suggests more gains on research methodologies and skills than actual physical concepts underling the research project. We also discuss student attitude change measured by survey and interviews. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Homeyra Sadaghiani California Polytechnic University 3801 Temple Ave. Pomona, CA 91768 Phone: (909) 869-5194 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Alexander Small California Polytechnic University |
