Explore the Diverse Field of Physics Education Research

Thursday, October 29, 2015: 10:15 AM
Chesapeake 10 (Gaylord National Resort And Convention Center)
Ximena Cid, PhD , Department of Physics, University of Washington, Seattle, Seattle, WA
Physics Education Research (PER) is a growing field of physics. The goal of PER is to study the teaching and learning of physics and physical science content at all educational levels and settings. This talk will give participants an introduction to the field of PER and highlight institutions that are involved with PER. This talk will also provide resources for participants interested in learning more about the field of PER and how to get involved.