physicsteachers Courses

Lights, Camera, Action - High School Physics Photo Contest Overview

Explore the High School Physics Photo Contest's history, evolution, and classroom implementation with coordinator Tommi Holsenbeck, showcasing technological advancements in student photography since 1998.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Statistical Mechanics in Graduate Physics Education - 2018 Jackson Award Lecture

Mehran Kardar honored for exceptional graduate-level statistical mechanics teaching, impactful textbooks, and nurturing future physics leaders at MIT.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Quantum Optics and Entanglement - 2018 Richtmyer Memorial Lecture

Explore quantum mechanics through innovative teaching methods with Mark Beck, recipient of the 2018 Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award. Gain insights from his expertise in optics and physics education.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

2018 Oersted Medal Award Presentation - Physics Education and Community Engagement

Explore the career and contributions of Barbara L. Whitten, an esteemed physicist and educator, as she receives the prestigious 2018 Oersted Medal for her impact on physics education.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gravitational Waves Discovery and LIGO Research - Gabriela González

Explore gravitational wave discovery with LIGO team physicist Gabriela González, focusing on instrument development, data calibration, and diagnostics to enhance astrophysical research methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Future of Image-Guided Radiotherapy: Advances in MR-Guided Techniques

Exploring MR-guided radiotherapy: its history, advantages, and future potential in cancer treatment. Discusses advancements in image-guided radiotherapy and the impact of on-board MR imaging.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Can We Do in the Subatomic Zoo? - Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching

Explore innovative approaches to teaching physics, from subatomic particles to sharing expertise, with award-winning educators Cindy Schwarz and Mark Schober.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Of Corals and the Cosmos - A Story of Hyperbolic Space

Explore hyperbolic geometry in nature, from corals to cactuses, and its historical significance. Discover how these forms challenge traditional Euclidean concepts and their prevalence in the natural world.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From Bits to Atoms - Turning Information into Things and Things into Information

Explore the convergence of computer science and physical science, examining how information becomes tangible and objects transform into data, revolutionizing manufacturing and design.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evidence for Human Effects on Global Climate

Explore evidence for human-induced climate change with insights from an American Physical Society subcommittee, covering key findings and implications for global climate policy.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pluto Revealed - First Results from NASA's New Horizons Fly-By Mission

Explore NASA's groundbreaking New Horizons mission to Pluto, uncovering the first-ever close-up observations and scientific data from this distant dwarf planet and its moons.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Physics and Public Policy in Education

Explore physics education research and its impact on public policy with insights from Paula Heron of the University of Washington in this AAPT symposium talk.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Quantum Physics Democratized Music

Explore how quantum physics revolutionized music, democratizing its creation and distribution, in this insightful lecture by Sir Michael Berry from the University of Bristol.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Physics Education Research and Teaching Modern Physics

Explore physics education research and innovative approaches to teaching modern physics concepts, emphasizing effective learning strategies and pedagogical techniques.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Amplifying Student Voices and Creating Spaces for Difference in Physics Departments

Explore strategies for amplifying student voices and fostering inclusivity in physics departments, featuring insights from West Chester University's DALI initiative and the creation of Underrepresented Genders in Physics group.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video