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Month: March 2015

Active Learning in Introductory Physics Courses: Research-Based Strategies that Improve Student Learning (Portland, OR)

Some spaces still remain in University of Oregon’s June 18-20 short course on active learning in physics, “Active Learning in Introductory Physics Courses: Research-Based Strategies that Improve Student Learning.“ Chautauqua Short Course NEW: Including RealTime Physics 3rd Edition, Clicker Interactive Lecture Demonstrations and Video Analysis June 18-20, 2015  •  Portland, Oregon Presented by: David Sokoloff  •  Priscilla Laws  •  Ronald Thornton This hands-on course is designed for college, university and high school* teachers of physics interested in making learning in their introductory courses more active. Participants will be introduced to research-validated strategies for each component of the course: lecture, lab, problem-solving, modeling and video analysis. Course fee is $200. For…

Exploratorium celebrates two years at Pier 15, win a lifetime membership

Help the Exploratorium celebrate their 2nd anniversary at Pier 15 on April 17. Share what you love most about our new home for a chance to win a lifetime Dual Explorers membership and a $500 gift card to the Exploratorium Store. Share your favorite exhibits, views, and memories of Pier 15 for a chance to win a lifetime of exploration, curiosity, and creativity. Complete details here: http://exploratorium.tumblr.com/post/114682402009/2nd-year-at-the-pier-instagram-contest

2015 The Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) Open House

You and your students are cordially invited to the 2015 The Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) Open House on Stanford campus.

Talks, Movie of the Universe, Planetarium Dome, Sun and Stargazing and much more.

Free hot dogs, snacks and beverages and raffle drawing for a chance to win great prizes.

Saturday, April 11, 2015, 5:00pm – 10:00pm