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2026 Physics and Astronomy Faculty Teaching Institute (FTI) Jun 24, 2026
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Physics Education Research Conference 2026 Jul 22, 2026
PERC 2026 will be held July 22-23, 2026 in Pasadena, CA. The theme will be "Potentials and Perils from AI in Physics Teaching and Learning."
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The Physics Show Aug 28, 2026
Learn how you can engage your community with a public show about physics!
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Movie and Cartoon Physics Sep 12, 2026
Learn ways to use movie and cartoon clips in intro physics courses.
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The Energy Budget Activity Oct 10, 2026
This activity allows students to see how humans have used energy in the past half-century and explore energy usage into the future.
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Physics of the Arts Oct 31, 2026
This workshop showcases lab activities using arts studios.
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Exam-ical Advantage Nov 14, 2026
Learn about ways to leverage exams to deepen student learning.
Updated Documents
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• Acoustics supplement Apr 21, 2026
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• Graduate Education in Physics: Which Way Forward? Mar 30, 2026
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• Characterizing and Assessing Covariational Reasoning in Introductory Physics Contexts Feb 24, 2026
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• Malik and Christensen 2026 MRC Code Book supplement Jan 20, 2026
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• video analysis of a rocket Jan 13, 2026
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• Ehrenfest Diffusion Description supplement Dec 28, 2025
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• Ehrenfest Diffusion Source Code supplement Dec 28, 2025
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• Ehrenfest Diffusion on a 1D Lattice Model Dec 28, 2025
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• Diffusion Model Source Code supplement Nov 15, 2025
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• Diffusion of a 2D Gas JS Model Nov 15, 2025
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• Diffusion model documentation supplement Nov 15, 2025
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• Binomial Distribution Study Nov 14, 2025
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• Binomial Distribution Source Code supplement Nov 14, 2025
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• Binomial Distribution Theory supplement Nov 14, 2025
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• Towards an Understanding of How Students Use Representations In Physics Problem Solving Nov 4, 2025
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• Reflective discourse techniques: From in-class discussions to out-of-classroom problem solving Nov 1, 2025
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• Utilization of hands-on and simulation activities for teaching middle school lunar concepts Nov 1, 2025
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• The effect of research-based instruction in introductory physics on a common cognitive bias Nov 1, 2025
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• ACER: A Framework on the Use of Mathematics in Upper-division Physics Nov 1, 2025
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• Self-efficacy in introductory physics in students at single-sex and coeducational colleges Nov 1, 2025
New Materials
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• Students’ attitudes on Project STEMinAR: Augmented reality in Physics Apr 6, 2026
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• Graduate Education in Physics: The Path Ahead. A Report on the 2nd Graduate Education in Physics Conference Mar 30, 2026
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• Graduate Education in Physics: Which Way Forward? Mar 30, 2026
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• Characterizing and Assessing Covariational Reasoning in Introductory Physics Contexts Feb 24, 2026
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• Computational Physics, Problem Solving with Python Feb 20, 2026
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• Computational Physics, Problem Solving with Python Feb 20, 2026
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• Computational Physics, Problem Solving with Python Feb 20, 2026
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• Computational Physics, Problem Solving with Python Feb 20, 2026
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• Computational Physics, Problem Solving with Python Feb 20, 2026
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• Meta-Representational Competence in Quantum Mechanics Change of Basis Problems Jan 20, 2026
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• video analysis of a rocket Jan 13, 2026
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• Ehrenfest Diffusion on a 1D Lattice Model Dec 28, 2025
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• Binomial Distribution Study Nov 14, 2025
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• Development of a global landscape of undergraduate physics laboratory courses Nov 3, 2025
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• Reflective discourse techniques: From in-class discussions to out-of-classroom problem solving Nov 1, 2025
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• Utilization of hands-on and simulation activities for teaching middle school lunar concepts Nov 1, 2025
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• The effect of research-based instruction in introductory physics on a common cognitive bias Nov 1, 2025
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• ACER: A Framework on the Use of Mathematics in Upper-division Physics Nov 1, 2025
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• Self-efficacy in introductory physics in students at single-sex and coeducational colleges Nov 1, 2025
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• 2025 Physics Education Research Conference Proceedings Oct 27, 2025

