We welcomed a group of 60 (!) ECE Physics instructors to the UConn Storrs campus this past week (10/22), and lots of lively discussion ensued. Our guest speaker was Dr. George Gibson from the UConn Physics Department, who delivered an address entitled “Integrating Music Learning in Introductory Physics”. Many thanks as always to Dr. Dave Perry, our ECE Faculty Coordinator for Physics, for his role in coordinating such meaningful professional development experiences for our instructors.

We were excited to have such a large turnout at this year’s event, and we look forward to seeing many more of you next school year!

Physics (PHYS) courses available through UConn Early College Experience.

On Wednesday, October 30th, UConn Early College Experience hosted a professional development experience for all certified ECE Physics teachers, in collaboration with Dr. David Perry, our ECE Faculty Coordinator for Physics. Wednesday’s event was twofold, with instructors first given the opportunity to commune with one another and discuss the ever-important topic of exam design and performance. Then, they were treated to one of the first shows hosted in the newly renovated Cynthia Wyeth Peterson planetarium. Our instructors left excited to potentially bring students back to the facility in the spring, once it opens up for regular displays. Many thanks to the UConn Physics faculty and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for opening up their space to us for this event. We extend even more gratitude to Dr. Matt Guthrie and PhD student Kelcey Davis, for their expertise and creativity in putting on an incredible planetarium show for our instructors!

To learn more about the Peterson Planetarium, we urge you to check out this article from UConn Today:

UConn’s Planetarium Dedication Honors a Physics Pioneer

Thanks to all who joined us for an enriching experience!

 

UConn Physics Courses offered through Early College Experience.