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Previous Sessions and Workshops at National Meetings
Summer 2013, National AAPT meeting, Portland, OR
July 13-17
WORKSHOPS
W: Arduino micro-controllers and underwater ROVs. Faciliatated by Greg Mulder, Parker Swanson, and Pat Keefe.
W: Tipers and Ranking Tasks. Facilitated by Curt Hieggelke. Co-sponsored with International.
W: Modeling in University Classes. Co-sponsored with RiPE.
Paper Sessions
S: Teaching Physics Online. Brian Holton organizing. Invited/contributed.
S: Learning Assistants and Supplemental Instructors in TYCs. Tony Musumba organizing.
S: Physics in Two Year Colleges Across the Americas. Bill Waggoner organizing.
Crackerbarrel/Topical Discussion
S: Planning Future TYC Meetings. Renee Lathrop presiding.
Winter 2013, National AAPT meeting, New Orleans, LA
January 5 - 8
WORKSHOPS
W: Arduino micro-controllers and underwater ROVs. Facilitated by Greg Mulder, Parker Swanson, and Pat Keefe.
W: Research-based alternatives to traditional physics problems. Co-sponsored with RiPE.
Paper Sessions
S: The jazz of physics teaching. Tom O'Kuma presiding. Invited.
S: How to gear an introductory course toward allied health majors. Sherry Savrda presiding. Invited/contributed.
S: Sustainability in the 21st century. Keith Clay presiding. Invited. Co-sponsored with CSEP.
S: Using tablets and smartphones in introductory courses. Contributed. Co-sponsored eith Ed. Tech.
Crackerbarrel
S: Prerequisite issues in introductory courses. John Cise presiding.
Other
S: Online homework services and issues. Keith Clay presiding. Panel.
Summer 2012, National AAPT meeting, Philadelphia, PA,
July 28 - August 1
WORKSHOPS
W03: Learning physics while practicing science
W33: PTRA workshop: Using children’s literature to teach science
Paper Sessions
AG - Two-Year College New Faculty Experience - Tom O'Kuma presiding. Invited. 7/30 8:30-10:30am in IA Amado Recital Hall.
GI - Physics for all - Dwain Desbien presiding. Invited/contributed. 8/1 1:30-3pm in IA Amado Recital Hall.
08 - Crackerbarrel for faculty in small departments. 8/1 12:15-1:15pm in IA Amado Recital Hall.
Other
EJ - TYC Poster Session. 7/31 1:30-3pm in HH Reading Room Alcove.
Two-Year College Committee Meeting - 7/30 5:30-7pm in HH Golkin.
At the 2002 Winter National AAPT, Philadelphia PA,
Jan. 19- 23
WORKSHOPS
- W03-TIPERs (Tasks Inspired by Physics Education Research) in Magnetism Workshop
- cosponsored with the Committee on Research in Physics Education
- W13-Fun Experiments and Demos in Light, Color, and Spectroscopy cosponsored with the Committee on Pre-High School Education
Paper Sessions
- DM - Revitalizing the Physics Course for Nonmajors - Sam Nalley presiding
Crackerbarrel
- BS-Cracker-barrel on Teacher Preparation - Len Jossem presiding co-sponsored with Committees on teacher Preparation, Physics in Pre-High Schools, and International Education
- DF- Crackerbarrel on Two-Year College Issues - Bill Waggoner presiding
Other
- Session AA -Distinguished Service Citation - David L. Ohlde, Pratt Community College
Contributions
The following TYC faculty will be making contributions to the meeting:
Curtis J. Hieggelke, Thomas L. O'Kuma, Beth Hufnagel, David L. Ohlde, Alex Shreyd, Doyle Davis,
Martin Mason, Sam Nalley, Doyle Davis, Mary Beth Monroe, Robert A. Tyndall, Todd Leif,
Regina Barrera, Keith Clay, Robert Speers, David Weaver, Bill Waggoner, Chuck Stone,
Gregory S. Mulder, Carolyn Haas
Two-Year College Committee Meeting - scheduled for Monday evening 6:30 - 8:00 Meeting Room 411
At the 2002 Summer National AAPT, Boise Idaho,
August 3- 7
WORKSHOPS
- (Co-sponsored by Labs) Workshop: Basic MBL - AM 1st day - Sherry Savrda, Tom O'Kuma, Marie Plumb, Regina Barrera
- (Co-sponsored by HS) Workshop: Computer Software for First-Year College and High School Physics Teachers - Full day 2nd day - Herbert Retcofsky, Barbara Lotze, Ben Shaevitz
- (Co-sponsored by Research) Workshop: TIPERs (Tasks Inspired by Physics Education Research) Workshop - PM 1st day - Curtis Hieggelke, David Maloney, Tom O'Kuma, Steve Kanim
- (Co-sponsored by Undergraduate Ed) Workshop: Successful Grant Funded Projects - PM 2nd day - Curtis Hieggelke, Duncan McBride
- Workshop: Introductory College Physics/21st Century (ICP/21) - Full day, No preference - Alex Dickison, Sherry Savrda, Pearley Cunningham, Marvin Nelson
Crackerbarrel
- Crackerbarrel: Online Courses in Physics and Astronomy - 1hr, Aug 5 ot 6 - William Waggoner
- Crackerbarrel: Issues at Two-Year College Physics Programs - 1.5hr, Aug 4 or 5 evening, prior to TYC committee meeting - William Hogan
Paper Sessions
- Invited: Global and National Energy Policy - 1.5 hrs, Aug 6 AM or PM - Keith Clay
- Invited/Contributed: Innovative Two-Year College Grant-Funded Projects - 1.5 hrs, Aug 5 or 6 AM, Call for Papers - Sherry Savrda
- Invited/Contributed: Successes and Failures in Developing Physics Lab Courses Via Distance Education - 1.5hr, Aug 5 or 6, Call for Papers - William Waggoner
Other
- TYC Resource Room-- Contributions are WELCOMED!!
- contact Bill Waggoner (bwaggoner@metropo.mccneb.edu)
Two-Year College Committee Meeting - scheduled Aug 4 or 5th - PM -
At the 2001 Summer National AAPT, Rochester, New York
July 21-26
WORKSHOPS
- W03-Studio Calc/Physics: Combing Calculus, Physics, and Active Learning (Co-Sponsored with Physics in Undergraduate Education)
- W13-Successful Grant-Funded Projects
- W16-From Data to Action with the LabPro
- W38-Fun Experiments and Demos in Light, Color, and Spectroscopy
- W45-TIPERs (Tasks Inspired by Physics Education Research) in Magnetism Workshop
Paper Sessions
- AN-Physics for the General Populace--Sam Nalley Presiding
- CJ-Directions for Interdisciplinary Studies--William Waggoner/Denise Wetli Presiding
- DI-Success andn Failure Stories: Curriculum Adopters' Perspectives -- Todd Leif Presiding
- FE-Identifying and Helping Under Prepared Students--William Hogan Presiding
Crackerbarrel
- DM- Assessment Mechanisms for Introductory Physics Courses: A Review and Tutorial--William Waggoner Presiding
Other
- TYC Resource Room-- Contributions are WELCOMED!!
- contact Bill Waggoner (bwaggoner@metropo.mccneb.edu)
At the 2001 Winter National AAPT, San Diego, California
Jan. 6- 10
WORKSHOPS
- W31- TIPERs (Tasks Inspired by Physics Education Research) in Magnetism Workshop
Paper Sessions
- BA-Physics and Physical Science Instruction for K-12 Preservice Teachers
- BM-Connections Between TYCs and K-12 Educators
- CE-Physics Programs at Two-Year Colleges
Other
- Working Session on Revising the AAPT Guidelines for Physics at the Two-Year Colleges--William Hogan
Contributions
The following TYC faculty contributed to the meeting:
Curtis J. Higgelke, Thomas L. O'Kuma, Mary Beth Monroe, Robert Tyndall, Todd Leif
Gregory Mulder, Rick Reynolds, John Griffith, Aaron K. Wenger, George M. Bedard
Charlotte R. Hill, Chuck Stone, William P. Hogan, Sherry Savrda
Two-Year College Committee Meeting - scheduled for Tuesday evening 7:30 - 9:00
At the 2000 Winter National AAPT, Kissimmee, Florida
Jan. 15-20
WORKSHOPS
- Developing Conceptually-Linked, Research-Based Exercises
Paper Sessions
- Trends and Developments in Introductory Physics: Internet and Connected Courses -- Curtis Hieggelke Presiding
- Physics Courses Integrated with Other Disciplines -- Andrew Rex Presiding
- Building Bridges and Partnerships--William Waggoner Presiding
Crackerbarrel
- Exploring Issues Critical to Two-Year Colleges -- Marv Nelson Presiding
Contributions
The following TYC faculty contributed to the meeting:
Alex Dickinson, George Bedard, John Griffith, Curt Hieggelke, Beth Hufnagel, Todd Leif
Paul Marquard, Mary Beth Monroe, Marvin Nelson, Thomas O'Kuma, Sherry Savrda
Beverly Taylor, William Waggoner
At the 2000 Summer National AAPT, Guelph, Ontario
July 29- Aug. 2
WORKSHOPS
- Spiral Physics Active-Learning Workbooks-- Paul D'Alessandris
- Basic Microcomputer Based Labs-- Tom O'Kuma
- Calculator-Based Control Systems-- Fred Thomas
- Introductory College Physics/21 st Century--Alex Dickinson, Marvin Nelson
- Fun Experiments and Demos in Light, Color and Spectroscopy-- Herbert Retcofsky (w/Pre-HS)
- Student Confidence--Betty Preece (w/WPC)
Paper Sessions
- TYC21:What We've Learned--Paul D'Allesandris
- Distance Learning/Web-Based Courses-- Tom O'Kuma
- Failures and Success Stories:Some Curriculum Adopters Perspectives-- Todd Leif
Crackerbarrel
- TYC21 Regional Reports--William Warren
- Addressing Adjunct Issues--Bill Waggoner, Sam Nalley
Other
- Working Session on Revising the AAPT Guidelines for Physics at the Two-Year Colleges--William Hogan
- TYC Resource Room-- contact Marv Nelson and/or Paul D'Allesandris
Two-Year College Committee Meeting - scheduled for Sunday evening