Physics Education Forum
Helping Shape the Future of Physics Education in Our Schools
December 16, 2023 :: 9:00 AM -- 2:00 PM
101 Brockman Hall, Rice University
Join our discussion about the successes and challenges of teaching physics. Share with other teachers your classroom experiences, interests, and needs to ensure physics is the dynamic course it can be.
In this forum, we will explore educational and professional development opportunities available through QuarkNet and Rice University’s Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM).
We will introduce you to QuarkNet, a long-term teacher professional development program supported by the National Science Foundation with the goal of bringing authentic research experiences into high school science classrooms. We will listen and learn how we can support you and your students. We plan to conclude the forum with a lab tour or QuarkNet-specific activity.
Registration: https://bit.ly/QNPhysEd2023-form
Teacher Stipend: $120 for participation
Includes: free parking, free morning coffee/snacks, and free lunch
Agenda
- 9:00 am - Greetings and introductions
- 9:30 am - Ice breaker
- 10:00 am - Initial teacher group discussion
- 10:45 am - Share-out
- 11:15 am - Lunch and tour of Rice University's OEDK
- 12:30 am - Second teacher group discussion
- 1:00 pm - Share-out
- 1:30 pm - Introduction to QuarkNet
- 2:00 pm - Thank yous, paperwork, end of meeting
Participants
How to get there
- Rice University
- Brockman Hall (link will open a Google Map - look for the pointer with the label "Rice University Physics & Astronomy")
Parking Instructions
- You can park at the Rice University's North Lot (accessible through Entrances #20 or #21 on Rice Blvd)
- You will need a credit card to enter the parking lot
- Parking for this event will be reimbursed through vouchers that we will hand out during the event.
- When exiting, first present the voucher and then your credit card.
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