Statistical Mechanics in Graduate Physics Education - 2018 Jackson Award Lecture

Explore the achievements of Mehran Kardar, recipient of the 2018 John David Jackson Excellence in Graduate Physics Education Award, in this 1-hour 10-minute video. Discover Kardar's significant contributions to graduate statistical mechanics education, including his widely-used textbooks and exceptional teaching methods. Learn about his consistently high teaching evaluations at MIT, the numerous awards he has received for graduate teaching, and the success of his students who have become leaders in statistical physics and related fields. Gain insights into the impact of outstanding physics education on shaping future generations of physicists.