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Poster Session A

Wednesday, August 6, 7:30pm Eastern Time

First Author Poster P#
AlFiky, Mohammad Paradox-Driven AI Exploration of Advanced Quantum Misconceptions A-12
Allen, Winter Rose Students' Perceptions to a Large Language Model's Generated Feedback and Scores of Argumentation Essays A-21
Aristizabal, Tatiana Navigating Anxiety in Introductory Physics: The Role of Growth Mindset in Student Perceptions of Physics A-36
Azam, Syed Hassaan Teaching Toward Equity: The Role of Student Conceptions in Physics Instruction A-39
Barbato, Lyle PER-Central Updates A-106
Barru, Melissa L. Measuring and analyzing teaching assistant comfort with content in a reformed introductory physics laboratory course A-60
Bass, Jeremiah Clarifying Quantum Mechanics: The Importance of Formalization in Education A-119
Benton, Dylan A Student-Centered Research Project on Correcting Misconceptions in Introductory Physics: A Metacognitive Intervention Supporting Conceptual Change A-99
Bolland, Kaitlyn Science practices in calculus-based introductory physics laboratory courses A-75
Bonham, Scott W. Introducing Basic Physics Skill Quizzes into a Standards-Based Assessment IPLS Course A-16
Borse, Nikhil Sanjay Investigation of the Inter-Rater Reliability between Large Language Models and Human Raters in Qualitative Analysis A-4
Burkholder, Eric Evaluation of a deliberate-practice informed supplemental intervention in graduate Quantum Mechanics A-113
Buzzell, Alexis Assessing a combined human coding and natural language processing method to qualitative analysis in physics education research A-1
Byrd, John Developing a STEM Transfer-Self Efficacy Survey: Methods of item generation and validation A-24
Chatta Subramaniam, Ravishankar Investigating students' reasoning resources for an object falling under drag force A-87
Claar, Audrey Mapping structural equity with departmental profiles in physics graduate education A-57
Corpuz, Edgar Faculty and students’ perceptions on the use of team-based learning (TBL) in introductory physics courses.* A-146
Creyts, Abigail Can students solve for x: Introductory physics students’ approaches to problem solving A-81
Dachille, Frank The 'transfer grid': A qualitative interview tool to more fully understand the transfer student trajectory A-42
Didiş Körhasan, Nilüfer Physics and physics engineering students’ physics expectations A-131
Doughty, Leanne Comparing student perspectives of intermediate classical mechanics and quantum mechanics courses A-137
Dreyfus, Benjamin W. Longitudinal development of Learning Assistants’ approaches to teaching and learning A-66
Escuadro, Anthony Research-Based Assessment Instruments: An OPTYCs-Sponsored Informational Series A-30
Ezike, Christopher Impact of Multiple-Intelligences on Student Performance and Confidence in Preparatory Physics Course A-140
Forbes, Gabrielle Exploring the Impact of Causal Language on Student Reasoning Using Online Reasoning Chain Construction Assessments A-93
Freeman, M. T. Comparison of Student Performance on Open- and Closed-Response Versions of a Research-Based Assessment A-18
Griston, Molly Development of a quantum computing conceptual assessment using the Rasch model A-128
Ho, Nguyen Using Think-aloud Concept Map Activity to Probe Students' Understanding of Particle Physics in an Undergraduate Online Course A-149
Huynh, Tra An Ideology of Disembodiment in Physics Teaching and Learning A-102
Imroz, Kazi Aatish Striving to Improve Students’ Quantitative Literacy in Introductory Physics Courses A-96
Jariwala, Manher Student use of simulation-based optics lab experiments in introductory physics classes A-77
Kang, Hye Jung An intuitive way to introduce Schrödinger’s equation in Undergraduate Physics education A-125
Mathis, Clausell Cultural resources in physics sensemaking: what students reveal through formative assessment A-45
McColgan, Michele W. Augmented Reality Based Instruction for Magnetic Field: Refining Models and Lessons to Support Conceptual Learning A-90
McDermott, Liam G. Investigating IPLS Students' Alternative Conceptions about Energy, Momentum, and Force from a Bouncing Ball A-155
Merritt, Rachael Student perspectives on "Successful Science'' in a physics CURE and traditional lab course A-72
Mingyar, Michael Exploring Query-Driven Centroiding and Embedding Strategies for Automated Thematic Analysis in Physics Education A-9
Munir, Rida "Its just a math equation": Examining resource coordination in physics students’ reasoning about exponential functions and drag A-84
Murdock, Maajida Bridging Classical and Quantum Polarization: Effective PD for K–12 Science Teachers A-69
Nearhood, Luke Student experiences in a computational physics lab through the lens of physics computational literacy A-78
Nelson, Stella A Quantitative Ethnography Study Investigating the Relationship Between Community Cultural Wealth and Physics Identity A-51
Pacheco, Daniel Desired belonging amongst upper division physics students A-143
Paul, Bilas Unveiling Gender Dynamics in Introductory Physics Laboratory Courses A-33
Pearson III, Richard L. Introductory physics courses need alternative grading systems (even when the data is inconclusive) A-27
Pokharel, Keshab Raj Enhancing Student Interest in Radioactivity, Radiation, and Physics through Inquiry-Based Learning: An Investigation into the Role of Gender A-48
Pritchard, David E. Mining and Measuring 19 Misconceptions: Which Are Improved By Instruction? A-158
Roti Roti, Annelise How did YOU get into Physics Teacher Education/PER? A-108
Sarkar, Swagata Sense of Belonging and Intent to Persist: Mediating Role of Motivation and Moderating Role of Gender in Physics and Astronomy Graduate Students A-134
Talafian, Hamideh Developing a Scalable Professional Development Program to Support Physics Teaching Assistants A-63
Verostek, Mike Assessing the culture around systemic change in physics programs: A pilot study from 33 programs in the United States A-54
Watts, Ella Formation of students’ interests in quantum technology across STEM majors A-122
Whiting, Marc L. Amplifying Physics Students' Voices: How Learners Approach Wonky and Unknowable Quantum Mechanics A-116
Zich, Raymond Multi-semester investigation of introductory student difficulties interpreting electric field diagrams A-152

Poster Session B

Wednesday, August 6, 8:20pm Eastern Time

First Author Poster P#
Addison III, James Role of Group Test on STEM students’ success in Physics class B-28
Akesson, Laura M. Physics identity: examining the role of recognition for undergraduate women in physics B-46
Al Balad, Aula Andika Fikrullah Unveiling Nature of Science (NOS) Conceptions Among Future Indonesian Physics Teachers B-150
Arboleda, Catalina There are no real "science people" B-49
Arnell, Jared "Psi equals craziness": Upper-division physics students’ conceptions of Greek letters B-85
Banner, Patrick Co-Designing for Graduate Student Mental Health: An Example of Participatory Research in PER B-55
Bentley, Clare Introductory physics students connecting their physics experiences and personal perspectives B-138
Bott, Theodore The C2C Design Team: insights from the experiences of disabled physics students B-34
Bralin, Amir Reasoning models for problem solving in physics B-88
Bukola, Ibukunoluwa Multi-institutional assessment of Peer Instruction implementation and impacts using the FILL+ framework B-22
Carter, Larissa Bridging the gap: a TYC-FYC collaboration to understand students’ connections of energy topics and climate change B-148
Cheng, Kyle Tracking students through first and second semester physics utilizing concept inventories B-15
Coldren, Kevin Identifying strengths and areas for improvement in a new physics Ph.D. program B-58
Doyle, Liam Development and validation of an Interactive Learning Tutorial on Quantum Key Distribution involving entanglement B-111
El-Adawy, Shams Industry Perspectives on Projected Quantum Workforce Needs B-117
Erukhimova, Tatiana Chicken and the egg: does outreach lead to a growth mindset or vice versa? B-37
Falco, Erika Physicists say WHAT about F=ma?? Exploring Expert Interpretations of Basic Physics Equations B-97
Ghimire, Apekshya Investigating High School and Pre-High School Teachers’ Perceptions and Experiences Introducing Quantum Concepts: A Survey of QuanTime and other Quant B-67
Gierus, Bogusia Conceptual understanding of quantum physics across varying levels of expertise B-114
Gifford, Katherine How students can use coherence to reconstruct a (partially) forgotten equation. B-94
Hamed, Razan Investigating the Impact of Elementary Pre-Service Teachers’ Dual Roles on Questioning Approaches in the Context of Using Generative-AI in Physics B-5
Heron, Paula Student resources for reasoning probabilistically about heat and temperature B-82
Jiménez Dalmaroni, Andrea Future-Proof Physicists: Embedding Employability in the Generative Age B-13
Joshi, Parth Drawing the Line: How Physics Education Journals are Setting Boundaries in the Age of AI B-10
Lane, W. Brian Student preferences for grade weighting in introductory physics B-19
Liu, Qiaoyi Student engagement with statistical noise features in PhET's Projectile Data Lab simulation B-73
Mahajan, Anika Designing an augmented reality exoplanet lab app and activity to facilitate interaction and active learning in the planetarium B-76
Maheswara Kumar, Smitha Investigating students' understanding of electric fields at boundaries B-153
Malik, Idris One student's resources throughout a triple integral question B-91
Mamaril, Caitlin Writing as a strength: students’ perceptions on writing in introductory laboratory group work B-79
Marentes, Erika Improving Introductory Physics Laboratory Learning Using Pedagogy Approaches B-70
Mason, Andrew J. Virtual Tools for Developing SCLAs: An Example of Concentration Analysis B-25
Mateu, Chelsea Understanding the Theoretical Framing and Measurement of Communal Classroom Culture: Fostering Supportive Physics Classroom Communities B-141
McPadden, Daryl Courses to Careers (C2C) Workshop: Professional Development through Student-Instructor Partnerships B-61
Mederer, Anna C. How students represent physics knowledge through recall B-103
Mirza, Qurat-ul-Ann Help or Hype? Students' Engagement and Perception of Using AI to Solve Physics Problems B-7
Moenter, Mason D. Power, Prescription, and Postpositivism: Considerations for collecting and representing neurodiversity demographic information in PER B-40
Nonyelum, Lucky Framing towards culturally relevant practice for physics education in Nigeria B-43
Payton, Aidan Transitioning to larger groups: using roles to promote an equitable physics lab experience. B-31
Plueger, Jonan-Rohi Who Do REUs Help? Results from Surveys of REU Students and Two-Year College Faculty B-109
Pradeep, Namitha Capturing expert mental models of quantum sensing using concept maps B-120
Rosengrant, David Students’ attitudes on Project STEMinAR: Augmented reality in Physics B-135
Ryan, Qing Evaluating Students' Attitudes and Learning in an Undergraduate Particle Physics Online Course B-130
Seiden, David Examining the Motivations of STEM Graduate Teaching Assistants through Expectancy Value Theory B-64
Seifollahi, Fargol Questioning Your Own Brilliance: How Shifts in Physics Ability Mindset Differ Across Students and Grades B-132
Serrano, Daniel Design and impact of a quantum science-fiction writing course B-126
Sirnoorkar, Amogh From Self-Crafted to Engineered Prompts: Student Evaluations of AI-Generated Feedback in Introductory Physics B-2
Speirs, J. Caleb Using Eye-tracking to Study Intuitive Reasoning on a Kinematics Graph Tasks B-100
Tarr, Steven W. Defining Success in Science Multimedia Communication Courses B-105
Wagner, DJ Life Science Students’ Conceptions about Fluid Statics B-156
Widenhorn, Ralf Assessment of student perceptions of simulations for biomedical imaging courses B-144
Zachreson, Matt Gender Bias in the FCI - Comparison Across Studies B-52

Poster Session C

Thursday, August 7, 9:40am Eastern Time

First Author Poster P#
Akcil Okan, Ozlem Guidelines for Educative Curriculum Materials: Transforming physics teaching and learning through culture-based NGSS-aligned PBL C-68
Beverly, Nancy Directed AI Inquiry used to sharpen and monitor student inquiry skills C-11
Block, William D. Theories and patterns of productive group interaction in two-stage introductory physics exams C-23
Burkholder, Eric Investigation of Gender Performativity and Identity Development for Engineers C-35
Cantisani, Stefania How Instructors Establish Trust in an Active Learning Classroom​ C-145
Cavicchi, Elizabeth The Moon Bites The Sun: Learners’ explorations with Mesoamerican Mirrors, Sunlight, and Solar Eclipse C-129
Chen, Zhongzhou Reliable generation of isomorphic physics problems using ChatGPT with prompt-chaining and tool use C-3
Daane, Abigail R. Connecting Culture and Curriculum: Climate Change and Energy in Introductory Physics Classes C-104
Garcia, Tyler Determining how context matters in an algebra-based physics class C-86
Gifford, Julian Student performance and perception on a lab practicum assessment in a reformed introductory physics lab C-74
Gilhooly, Mayuri Introducing the virtual Distraction Driven Development (D3) toolkit for developing Standardized Conceptual Learning Assessments (SCLAs) C-26
Goodhew, Lisa M. Undergraduate STEM Learning Assistant Personas C-59
Gutmann, Brianne The Access Assembly: sharing ideas and enabling informed adaptations C-41
Hasan, Ruba Cognitive and Affective Shifts in Modern Physics: A Correlational and Exploratory Study C-142
Hashmi, Syed Furqan Abbas Analyzing Undergraduate Problem-Solving in Physics Through Interaction With an AI Chatbot C-8
Hecht, James Problem-Solving Frameworks for Tutorials in Upper-Division Electricity and Magnetism C-80
Henige, Sabrina The Five “Game Moves” of Social Moderation in Analyzing Qualitative Research Data C-110
Hirons, James K. Supporting Success: Evaluating the Impact of Open-Access Learning Resources in Introductory Mechanics C-29
Hull, Michael M. Conceptual Gains with the Synthetic Groupwork-based Newton’s Third Law Open Source Tutorial C-154
Kashyap, Jaya Shivangani How do Physics Identity and Perceived Recognition predict physics grade for women and men? C-32
Kushimo, Tunde Bridging Academia and Industry: Research-Informed Models for Inclusive QIS Workforce Development C-124
Kustusch, Mary Bridget Using personas to help students explore science identity C-133
Lane, W. Brian Using drawings to compare groupmates' experiences in an introductory physics lab C-71
Lindell, Rebecca Introducing New Terminology: Standardized Conceptual Learning Assessments (SCLAs) C-14
Longen, Mia Navigating Unfamiliar Quantum Ideas through Classical Analogies C-127
Luo, Dan Hands-On Quantum: Teaching Core Quantum Concepts with Bloch Cubes C-112
Ma, Guofu Toward a Concept Inventory for Energy Band Theory: Insights from Textbooks and Graduate Exam Syllabi C-20
Mardiana, Rika Teachers’ Conceptual Understanding of Newtonian Mechanics: A Theoretical Examination of Knowledge and Instructional Implications C-151
Miranda, Stephanie Perceived Cost and Physics Identity in Algebra-Based Physics for Pre-Health Majors C-38
Oliver, Kristin A. Influence of an undergraduate quantum capstone course on students' post-graduation careers C-118
Overton, Christopher An investigative study of retention rates in physics graduate programs C-62
Piña, Andi Industry Insights into Quantum Knowledge Needed for the Quantum Information Science and Engineering Workforce C-121
Poulos, Parker E. Synthesizing multiple theoretical frameworks to create actionable assessment feedback C-17
Price, Aaron Graduate student views of leadership and team structure in a self-guided instructional laboratory setting C-56
Reynolds, Alex Professional Development for Accessible Courses and Career-Building Using Student-Faculty Partnerships C-53
Riihiluoma, William Preliminary Investigation of Equation Interpretations with Network Analysis C-98
Roberge, Kevin Calculus Cognitive Diagnostic: Mathematics skills tested in first semester calculus courses C-83
Sachmpazidi, Diana Measuring what matters: A human-centered design approach to survey development around departmental culture in physics C-44
Savage, Sean Using an LLM to Investigate Students' Explanations on Conceptual Physics Questions C-6
Sikorski, Tiffany-Rose Anticipating and minimizing risks of physics education research C-107
Straughter, Willie Students’ Experiences of Care and Community in an Intermediate Physics Course C-147
Sundstrom, Meagan Evaluating recognition and recall formats of social network surveys in physics education research C-101
Syerson, Erin The impact disability has on writing C-50
Thacker, Beth Effectiveness of Research-based Mini-tutorials on Quantum Computing Protocols and Algorithms C-115
Thapa Magar, Nishchal Enhancing STEM Graduate Student Teaching: The Cultivation of Teaching Skills and Identity among Graduate Students C-65
Tran, Jason A Novel Methodology to Elicit Student Perspectives In Semi-Structured Interviews C-136
Turpen, Chandra The Access Assembly: Learning together, building friendships, and strengthening our leadership capacities C-47
Umeda, Takashi Peer Discussion in Calculus-Based Mechanics: A Randomized Controlled Trial C-157
Wu, Xian Beyond Words: How Graphical Hints Enhance Students’ Conceptual Understanding in Physics C-92
Young, Tamara G. A moment-by-moment analysis of a successful case of students generating and running a model of permanent magnetism C-89
Zohrabi Alaee, Dina Exploring High Interest in Theoretical and Computational Physics Among Undergraduates Through Social Cognitive Career Theory C-139

Poster Room Map

The PERC posters will be presented on the Independence Level (5B) on the West half of the Independence Ballroom + Independence Rooms B-E.

Poster Level Map

The PERC posters will be laid out in 4 rows with ample space between each row of posters, each presenter, and the walls.

Poster Location Map