PhET (Physics Education Technology)

PhET, which stands for Physics Education Technology is a project developed by the University of Colorado Boulder that offers free and interactive simulations to help students learn science and mathematics concepts in an engaging way. These simulations cover a wide range of topics including physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and math which are designed to mimic real-life experiments and phenomena in a virtual and game-like environment. PhET simulations are used by teachers and students around the world and are available in multiple languages. They can be accessed online or downloaded for offline use, making them a flexible and valuable tool for both classroom and independent learning.

Carl Wieman:

• Full Name: Carl Edwin Wieman

• Date of Birth: March 26, 1951

• Place of Birth: Corvallis, Oregon, USA

• Nationality: American

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.): Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 197

• Ph.D.: Stanford University, 1977 (in Physics)

Science Education Contributions:

• Founder of PhET Interactive Simulations (2002): Created to make science and math learning more engaging and effective through interactive simulations. Based at the University of Colorado Boulder.

• Pioneer in Science Education Reform: Promotes active learning, evidence-based teaching, and scientific thinking in classrooms. Has conducted extensive research on how students learn science.