NC State Physics Education Research Group

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Physics Education Research and Development Group picture in front of Riddick Hall

Welcome to the NC State Physics Education Research Group! Our five faculty members and numerous graduate students constitute one of the largest PER Groups in the nation. Historically, we have made significant contributions to the field in assessments such as TUG-K and BEMA; we have made curricular contributions, such as the development and implementation of the Matter and Interactions curriculum; and we have developed the SCALE-UP studio classroom environment. Our faculty and graduate students have also contributed to the development of WebAssign and visualization programs such as VPython and VideoGraph. The new APS journal, Physical Review Special Topics: Physics Education Research is based here.

We are a large group with varied interests including assessments, problem-solving, visualization, and pedagogical and curricular reform. If you're interested in joining or visiting us, please don't hesitate to contact us!

News & Events:

Two awards for Professor Beichner
Bob Beichner was named the North Carolina Professor of the Year by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. He was also named United States Undergraduate Science Teacher of the Year by the Society for College Science Teachers and the National Science Teachers Association.

Ruth Chabay and Bruce Sherwood revise M&I text
Professors Chabay and Sherwood recently completed revisions on their M&I textbook. More information about the new version that is being used as of January 2010...