Conference Program

A. Major Issues in Undergraduate Physics Education

Opening Remarks: Jerry Gollub, Haverford College, Co-Chair
Roger Kirby , University of Nebraska - Moderator

1. Physics at the Crossroads: Innovation and Revitalization in Undergraduate Physics - Plans for Action"
   Robert C. Hilborn, Amherst College
   
2. NSF and the Future of Undergraduate Physics
   Duncan McBride, Division of Undergraduate Education
   National Science Foundation

 

B. Physics Education Research and Active Engagement Methods

Isaac Abella, University of Chicago --- Moderator

1. Physics: The Classics Department of the 21st Century?"
   Eric Mazur, Harvard University
   
2. New Models of Learning and Teaching"
   Edward F. Redish, University of Maryland
   
3. Bridging the Gap Between Teaching and Learning: the Role of Research"
   Lillian McDermott , University of Washington
   
4. Tutorials: (a) Lillian McDermott, and staff; (b) Edward F. Redish

    

C. Flexible Curricula for Diverse Career Opportunities

Kenneth Krane, Oregon State University -- Moderator

1. Tripling the Number of Physics Majors at a Research University"
   Joseph Pifer, Rutgers University
   
2. Physics Majors of the Future? One Flexible Curriculum Approach"
   Vijendra Agarwal, Moorhead State University
   
3. Preparing Physics Majors for Secondary-Level Teaching: The Education Concentration in the Haverford College Physics Program"
   Lyle Roelofs, Haverford College

    

D. Curricular Innovations

Mary Beth Monroe, Southwest Texas Junior College -- Moderator

1. Parallel Parking an Aircraft Carrier: Re-engineering the Calculus-Based Elementary Physics Sequence at Illinois"
   David Campbell, University of Illinois
   
2. How Things Work: a Novel Approach for Teaching Physics to Non-Scientists"
   Louis Bloomfield, University of Virginia
   
3. Innovations in Undergraduate Educationî
   Contributions by various departments represented at the meeting

    

E. Breakout Sessions

1. Reward Systems for Faculty
2. Flexible Curricula
3. Courses for Non-Majors

    

F. Evening Session

Douglas K. Finnemore, Iowa State University -- Moderator

1. Breakout Session Summaries
   
2. The Future of Physics: A View from Washington"
   Robert Eisenstein, National Science Foundation

    

G. Undergraduate Research and Mentoring

John Mateja, Department of Energy -- Moderator

1. "Achieving Ethnic Diversity"
   James Stith, Ohio State University
   
2. "Mentoring the Whole Life of a Physics Major: From Recruiting and Introductory Classes to Research and Careers"
   Neil Abraham, Bryn Mawr College
   
3. "Special Issues for the Retention of Women and Minorities"
   Priscilla Auchincloss, University of Rochester
   
4. "Undergraduate Independent Research at Princeton"
   A. J. Stewart Smith, Princeton University

    

H. Breakout Sessions

4. Women and Minority Student/Faculty Recruitment and Retention

5. Student Assessment and Measurement of Learning

6. Undergraduate Research: Making it Better

Breakout Session Summaries

Closing Remarks: Roger Kirby, University of Nebraska, Co-Chair

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