Published Papers

Transforming the preparation of physics teachers (2014)

(This paper describes the historical background and current challenges of physics teacher education in the U.S.)

100 Years of Attempts to Transform Physics Education (2016)

(This paper provides overall context, and outlines evolving views on physics teaching)

A brief history of of physics education in the United States (2015)

(This paper provides a summary of each historical period) - Abstract

A discipline-specific approach to the history of U.S. science education (2017)

(This paper provides practical guidance for implementing the course) Abstract

The past and future of physics education reform (2017)

(This paper provides insight on the potential effects of current policy and recommendations for action)

How should physics teachers be prepared? A review of recommendations (2021)

(This paper describes the recommendations made by the physics community regarding teacher preparation) Abstract

HS physics enrollment, calculations

[Supported in part by NSF DUE 1256333. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation]