Fall 2025 Meeting of the Illinois Section of the AAPT
Rethinking Physics Education: Engaging the Next Generation of Scientists
October 17 and 18
Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL
We invite you to attend the Fall 2025 meeting of the ISAAPT. Come to learn more about physics, discover new tools and techniques for teaching physics, share your experiences via contributed presentations and Take Fives, and meet old and new friends.
Submit a 15-minute Contributed Presentation
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Registration will be at the Larson Lobby of Crispin Hall starting at 12:00pm on Friday and 8:00am on Saturday.
Invited Speakers
"Storytelling and Fables in Physics and Their Influence on the Education Process", Friday, October 17 at 6:30pm
Yurii Shylnov, Senior Lecturer in Physics, Illinois Institute of Technology
Stories and fables have long been part of how physics is taught and remembered. These narratives spark curiosity, hold the attention of both students and educators, and provide historical, cultural, and social context that enriches the learning experience. Beyond the classroom, such stories form a kind of professional folklore, a common culture among the community of physicists from all walks of life. Every physicist is expected to know not just the mathematics and concepts of physics, but also its shared lore. This talk explores how storytelling shapes the way we learn and teach physics and why these narratives remain essential for connecting scientific ideas to human experience.
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Workshops
(TBD)
Hosts: Josiah Kunz <josiah.kunz@ic.edu>
