Spring 1997 Meeting of the Illinois Section of the AAPT
April 11-12, 1997
Physics Department
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois 61790-4560
The Outstanding High School Physics Teacher Award was presented to John Young of Princeton High School.
Invited Speakers
"Science Reform: Old Hat or New Opportunities?", Friday at 1:10
Robert L. Fisher, Illinois State University
"Exploring the Orion Star Formation Region with the Hubble Space Telescope", Friday at 3:15
C. Robert O'Dell, Professor of Astrophysics, Rice University
"Playing Jeopardy and Other Fun Physics Activities", Friday at 8:30
Alan Van Heuvelen, Professor of Physics, Ohio State University
Workshops
W1. "Microcomputer-based Labs in Physics"
George Rutherford, Illinois State University
W2. "Understanding Image Formation"
Jan Leonhardt, New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL assisted by Martha Leitz, Niles West High School, Skokie, IL
W3. "Hands-On Universe!"
Vivian Hoette and Michelle Nichols, Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL
W4. "Physics Simulations", George Skadron, Illinois State University
W5. "Using Multimedia Interactively in Classrooms and Large-Room Meetings", Alan Van Heuvelen, The Ohio State University
Planetarium Presentation - "Comets are Coming!"Carl Wenning, Planetarium Director