I work with several research groups that focus on different aspects of education.

I’ve had the chance to work on a few projects. Here are some recent ones and here are some older ones.

I’ve given a number of presentations about this work. Here’s a sample of some of the more recent ones.

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current projects

computing in undergraduate physics education

Integrating computing into physics education to support improved student learning, agency, and engagement.

Computing

computing in physics education book

To be published Summer 2025 by the Institute of Physics.

An edited volume that focuses on a variety of stories from different persons and places around the world who are teaching computing in their physics courses.

  • Instructions for contributing authors can be found here.

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computational science education research

Investigating curriculum, pedagogy, and outcomes in undergraduate computational and data science courses and programs. More Info

CERL

partnership for the integration of computing in undergraduate physics

Fostering and supporting a community of physics faculty, students, and others with a shared interest in the role of computation in physics education. More Info

PICUP

transforming stem education at msu

Establishing, supporting, and promoting a culture of evidence-based teaching and learning in STEM at MSU using Three Dimensional Learning. More Info

3DL4US

applying data science to quantitative stem education research

Exploring the use of data science techniques to ask and answer new questions about STEM education.

Data Science

transforming graduate education in physics to be more equitable and diverse

Fostering institutional change in graduate education in physics through an intergenerational and communal effort that establishes a more inclusive, supportive, and equitable program.

Graduate Education

assessment development for physics labs

Developing methods and techniques for assessment that support the next generation of physics laboratory goals and instruction. More Info

Spruce

older projects

integrating computing in science across michigan

Growing and supporting a network of high school physics teachers who are integrating computing into their classrooms in equitable and sustainable ways with the support of teacher-focused professional development. More Info

ICSAM

evidence-based upper-division physics education

Developing and assessing curricular materials for upper-division physics courses that emphasize active engagement and tutorial-style problem solving. More Info

Mathematics

students’ use of mathematics in physics

Understanding the role of mathematics in upper-level undergraduate physics education, and investigating how students use mathematics to learn and do physics. More Info

Mathematics

laboratory transformation for life science majors

Developing and assessing curricular materials for upper-division physics courses that emphasize active engagement and tutorial-style problem solving.