Teaching

I draw on a wide range of research areas in my own scholarship, and with that background I have taught in a range of disciplines: philosophy, biology, physics, chemistry, writing, data science, and education. Information on teaching Tibetan Buddhist monks is here and here.

Science courses I have taught include introductory physics and physics labs, advanced topics in physics, intro physics for non-science majors, introductory biology, and high school physics and chemistry. Non-science courses include our Foundations course on data and an Honors class on modeling energy. In our teacher preparation program I have taught STEM-Ed 210, 220, 310, and 410. I regularly develop special topics with graduate students. Current courses are below; students can access these through Canvas.

Most recently, I developed an online curriculum that examines the intersection of history, politics, education and STEM in the United States. In particular, we trace developments from WWI through the modern era to examine range of polices, programs, infrastructure and educational efforts that led to the United States become dominant in STEM. Email me if you would like a copy; it will be available through PhysPort soon!

In Fall 2026, I will be starting a VIP for students to help us reimagine what a course in computer science might look like. We will be spending time in AWESOME Center labs to understand their research programs and what motivates, sustains and inspires researchers in that work. 

Summer 2026 I will be leading a session at the Matthew Strother Center.