Contributed Papers


1999
Park, J., Grable L., Bodzin, A., and Cleveland, A. (1999)  Implementing New Science Standards with NCSU's Science Junction. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association National Convention in Boston, MA. March 25-28.

Bodzin, A., Park, J. and Grable, L. (1999)  NCSU's Science Junction: Online Science Activities To Engage Students.  Presentation to be presented at the North Carolina Association for Educational Communications and Technology  Annual Meeting in Durham, NC. March 4-5.

Grable, L., Park, J., Haase, D., Banks, A. and Ragan, S.  (1999)  EMPOWER:  Technology Labs that Work Well for Middle Schoolers.  Presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers Winter Meeting, Anaheim CA.  January 11-14.

Park J. and Grable L. (1999).  Practicing Instructional Tool Skills Using Problems in Physics.  Presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers Winter Meeting, Anaheim CA.  January 11-14.


1998
Bodzin, A., Park, J. and Grable, L. (1998)  Engage Students Actively in "Doing and Thinking" with the World Wide Web.  Presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology Conference in Greensboro, NC. December 1-4.

Park, J., Bodzin, A., and Grable, L. (1998)  NCSU's Science Junction: Online Science for North Carolina Students and Educators. Presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology Conference in Greensboro, NC. December 1-4.

Park, J., Bodzin, A., Slusher, J. and Cleveland, A. (1998) Using Interactive Web-based Solar Eclipse Simulations to Explore the Earth, Moon and Sun Movements. Presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology Conference in Greensboro, NC. December 1-4.

Grable, L., Cleveland, A., Park, J. and Bodzin, A. (1998).  Science Junction:  Learn and Collaborate Using the Web.  Presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association 30th Annual Conference, Greensboro NC.  November 3-6.

Ragan, S. and Park, J. (1998).  Better than NASCAR:  Hot Wheels and CBLs.  Presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association 30th Annual Conference, Greensboro NC.  November 3-6.

Bodzin, A., Park, J., Spence, L. and Kube, J. (1998)  Carolina Coastal Science - An Inquiry-based Web Site. Presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association 30th Annual Conference in Greensboro, NC. November 3-6.

Bodzin, A. and Park, J. (1998)  The SciTeach Forum - Barriers to Preservice Teachers. Paper presented at the Tel-Ed '98 Conference in New Orleans, LA. October 29-31.

Grable, L., Park, J., Haase, D., Banks, A., and Ragan, S.  (1998).  EMPOWER:  Observations of Post-Inservice Classroom Practice.  Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers Summer Meeting, Lincoln, NE.

Park, J., Haase, D., and Grable, L.  (1998).  The NCSU Science Junction:  An Interactive Web Resource for Teachers and Learners of Science.  Presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers Summer Meeting, Lincoln NE.

Bodzin, A., Park, J., and Grable, L. (1998).  Training Teachers with a CD-ROM and a WWW Support Network. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference in San Diego, CA   June 22-24

Bodzin, A. and Park, J. (1998).  The Effects of Preservice Science Teachers Engaging in an Electronic Community.   Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 9th Annual Conference in Washington, DC

Grable, L., Park, J., Haase, D., Banks, A., and Ragan, S. (1998).  EMPOWER Science.   Paper presented at the American Association of Physics  Teachers Winter Meeting, New Orleans LA.

Park, J., Grable, L., Haase, D., Banks, A., and Ragan, S. (1998)   Pre-Workshop Characteristics of Middle School Science and Mathematics Teachers: Data from the EMPOWER participants. Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers Winter Meeting, New Orleans LA.

Bodzin, A.M., Park, J. and Grable, L. (1998).  Teaching Instructional Materials to Science Educators with a CD-ROM and a World Wide Web Support Network. Paper presented at the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science Annual Meeting, Minneapolis MN.


1997
Bodzin, A.M., Grable, L. and Park J. (1997). IMSEnet: Teaching Instructional Materials to Science Educators with a CD-ROM and a World Wide Web Support Network. North Carolina Educational Technology Conference (NCETC), Greensboro NC.

Park, J. and Boyette, T. (1997).  Science-Tool Time: Science with More Power. Paper presented at the North Carolina  Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting, Greensboro NC.

Bodzin, A.M., Grable, L. and Park, J. (1997).  Website Science: Using IMSENET in the Classroom. Paper presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting, Greensboro NC.

Grable, L.L., Bodzin, A., Park, J. and Anderson, K. (1997).  www.teach.science: An Inservice Technology Workshop for Science Teachers. Paper presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting, Greensboro NC.

Ragan, S., Haase, D. and Park J. (1997).  EMPOWER - Bringing Technology to the Middle School Classroom. Paper presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting, Greensboro NC.

Park, K. J. and Park, J. C. (1997).  Analysis and Modeling of Basketball Bank Shots in Two Dimensions.  Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers Summer Meeting, Denver CO.

Durham, M.E. and Park, J. C.  (1997).  Student Teacher Responses to Science Questions.  Paper presented at the Georgia Association of Teacher Education in Atlanta, GA.

Park, J., Sechler, P., Haase, D., Banks, A. and Boyette, T. (1997). The Team Science Approach:  A Final Report on the Four-Year In-Service Project.  Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers Winter meeting in Phoenix AZ


1996
Wheatley, J., Carter, G, Westbrook, S. and Park, J. (1996)  Science Activities for Beginning  Teachers:  First You Have To Get Their Attention.  Paper presented by our student teachers at the North Carolina Science Teachers meeting in Winston-Salem, NC.

Park, J. and Durham, M.E. (1996).  Out of the Minds of Student Teachers:  Responses to Physical Science Questions.  Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers Summer Meeting, College Park MD.

Banks, A., Haase, D., and Park, J. (1996).  Affecting Chemistry and Physics Teaching in Rural North Carolina Schools.  Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Chemical Society in New Orleans, LA.

Durham, M.E. and Park, J. (1996).  An examination of the responses used by student teachers to field pupil questions.  Paper 3 of a 3 paper set on Responses to Questions presented at the Southeast Association for the Education of Teachers in Science Annual conference, Jackson's Gap, AL.

Park, J. and Durham, M.E. (1996).  Student Teacher Responses to Common Questions in Science.  Paper 2 of a 3 paper set on Responses to Questions presented at the Southeast Association for the Education of Teachers in Science Annual Conference, Jackson's Gap, AL.

Park, J., Sechler, P., Haase, D., Banks, A. and Boyette, T. (1996).  Effects of MBL on Rural School Science Classes as Reported by Students and Teachers.  Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers Winter meeting in Reno, NV


1995
Park, J., Wheatley, J., Westbrook, S. and Carter, G. (1995).  Science Education at NC State:  A Comparative look at New SDPI Guidelines.  Paper presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers meeting in Winston-Salem, NC.

Boyette, T., Park, J, etal. (1995)  Chemistry outreach through the Science House at NCSU.  Presented at the 108th Sectional Conference of the American Chemical Society, Durham, NC

Boyette, T., Haase, D., Banks, A., Park, J., Powell, J. and Lytle, C. (1995).  Integrating science and math with technology in rural North Carolina.  Paper presented at the School Science and Mathematics annual meeting, Williamsburg VA.

Boyette, T., Park, J., Banks, A., and Haase, D. (1995).  Modifying an Existing Instrument to Measure Student Understanding of Force in Rural High Schools.  Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers summer meeting, Spokane, WA.

Lytle, C., Park, J., et.al. (1995).  Revitalizing Science in North Carolina High Schools with Technology.  Paper presented at the National Science Teacher Association annual meeting, Philadelphia PA.

Park, J., Haase, D., Banks, A. and Boyette, T. (1995).  Changes in teaching strategies of high school physics teachers through extended summer workshops and equipment support.  Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers 1995 winter meeting, Orlando FL.


1994
Banks, A., Haase, D., and Park, J. (1994).  Technology in teaching Chemistry and Physics.  Paper presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers annual meeting, Raleigh NC.

Boyette, T., Kirkley, R., Banks, A., Haase, D., and Park J. (1994).  Team Science:  An Outreach.  Paper presented at the 13th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Lewisburg PA.

Park, J., Haase, D., Banks, A., and Boyette, T. (1994).  The emergence of teacher-developed microcomputer-based laboratory activities.  Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers 1994 Summer meeting, South Bend IN.

Park, J., Nau, J., Lambe, P. and Matzen V. (1994).  Bridging the gap between theory and application with a competitive multilevel design experience.  Paper presented at the 1994 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Haase, D., Park J., Banks, A., and Boyette, T. (1994).  Outreach programs for Rural Schools.  Poster session presented at the Sigma Xi Annual Convention, Atlanta GA.

Banks, A., Haase, D., Park, J. and Boyette, T. (1994).  Chemistry outreach to rural schools using a mobile science laboratory approach.  Paper presented at the American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, San Diego CA.

Park, J., Nau, J., Lambe, P., and Matzen, V. (1994).  Bridging the gap between theory and application:  First Year.  Paper presented at the Southeastern University and College Coalition for Engineering Education (SUCCEED) Conference, Raleigh, NC

Park, J., Haase, D., Banks, A. and Boyette, T. (1994).  Teaching and equipping teachers of rural schools to use technology.  Paper presented at the 1994 American Association of Physics teachers winter meeting, San Diego CA.


1993
Haase, D., Banks, A., Park, J. and Boyette, T. (1993).  Team Science.  Paper presented at the 1993 Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC.

Park, J., Haase, D. and Banks, A. (1993).  Team Science Status Report.  Paper presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting, High Point NC.

Banks, A., Haase, D., and Park J.  (1993).  Team Science:  A project to improve chemistry and physics teaching in high schools.  Paper presented at the 49th Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Austin TX.

Park, J. (1993).  The effect of barrel length on the muzzle velocity and accuracy of a bullet.  Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers summer meeting, Boise, ID.


1991
Park, J. and Lamb, H.  (1991).  Investigating rotational motion using a SKIS Whirlybird.  Paper presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers summer meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Park, J. (1991).  Computer Connections:  Immediate Feedback in Science Experiments.  Presented at the Second Annual Technology and Teacher Education Conference, East Carolina University.

Park, J. (1991).  Demonstrating the Effects of Forces on the Vertical Motion of a "Picket Fence".  Presented at the Winter Meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, San Antonio, TX


1990
Park, J. (1990).  Computer Interfacing:  Combining Math, Science, and Programming.  Presented at the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics 20th Annual Conference, High Point, NC.

Carter, G. and Park, J. (1990).  A comparison of Physics confidence levels of college students having previous formal Physics experience and students with no previous experience.  Research paper presented at the North Carolina Association for Research in Education, Chapel Hill NC.

Park, J. (1990).  Sound Investigations using voyage of the mimi probeware.  Presented at the winter meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, Atlanta GA.

Ramakrishnan, P. and Park, J. (1990).  Are our science teachers ready for the 21st century?  Presented at the winter meeting of the American Association of Physics teachers, Atlanta GA.


1989
Park, J. (1989).  Sounds astound.  Presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting, Charlotte NC.

Park, J., Carter, G., and Lamb, H. (1989).  Chem is try:  Activities for your classroom.  Presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Annual Meeting, Charlotte NC.

Park, J. and Johnston, K. (1989).  Put your money where your mouth was - using technology in the physics classroom.  Presented at the Summer Meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, San Luis Obispo CA.

Park, J. (1989).  Exploring concepts in mechanics using a copter gun.  Presented at the Winter Meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers,  San Francisco CA.


1988
Park, J., Midget, M. and Carter, G. (1988).  How not to do science demonstrations:  A saga of Larry, Darryl, and Darryl.  Presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Annual Meeting, Asheville NC.
Contributed Papers (continued)

Park, J.  (1988).  Effects of inservice programs for teachers of precollege physical science.  Presented at the American Association of Physics Teachers Winter Meeting, Washington DC.


1987
Park, J. and Midgett, M.  (1987).  Inexpensive earth science activities and demonstrations.  Presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting, Greensboro NC.

Park, J. and Carter, G.  (1987).  More favorite physical science demonstrations.  Presented at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting, Greensboro NC.

Park, J. (1987).  The fluid refractometer.  Presented at the Summer Meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, Bozeman MT.

Park, J. and Berenson, S.  (1987).  Problem solving activities for middle school.  Presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Washington DC.

Park, J. (1987).  A report of an inservice workshop on using the microcomputer as a laboratory instrument.  Presented at the winter meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, San Francisco CA.


1986
Park, J.  (1986).  A report on a problem solving workshop for middle school mathematics and science teachers.  Presented at the Annual Meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Lexington KY.

Park, J.  (1986).  Using the computer as a laboratory instrument in the chemistry lab.  Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Science Teachers Association, Winston-Salem NC.

Park, J. and Carter, G.  (1986).  Favorite physical science demonstrations.  Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Science Teachers Association, Winston-Salem NC.

Park, J. (1986).  Multi-purpose computerized theodolite.  Presented at the Summer Meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, Columbus OH.


1977
Park, J.  (1977).  Modification of a 10 kilowatt x-ray generator for use in x-ray fluorescence analysis.  Presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Sigma Zeta Science Honor Society, Mansfield PA.

Park J.  (1977).  A method of x-ray beam optimization using x-ray fluorescence.  Presented at the Indiana State Meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, Hanover College IN.


1976
Park J.  (1976).  Sulfur dioxide survey of Anderson, Indiana.  Presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Sigma Zeta Science Honor Society, Ann Arundel MD.
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