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2015 CAP Congress / Congrès de l'ACP 2015

13–19 Jun 2015
University of Alberta
America/Edmonton timezone
Welcome to the 2015 CAP Congress! / Bienvenue au congrès de l'ACP 2015!

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Session

W1-8 Strengthening Physics Departments (DPE) / Renforcer les départements de physique (DEP)

W1-8
17 Jun 2015, 08:45
University of Alberta

University of Alberta

Edmonton, AB

Conveners

W1-8 Strengthening Physics Departments (DPE) / Renforcer les départements de physique (DEP)

  • Donald J. Mathewson (Kwantlen Polytechnic University)

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  1. 679. Learning from our neighbours about “Building a Thriving Undergraduate Physics Program”
    Daria Ahrensmeier (Simon Fraser University)
    17/06/2015, 08:45
    Physics Education / Enseignement de la physique (DPE-DEP)
    Oral (Non-Student) / orale (non-étudiant)
    Many Physics Departments in Canada and around the world face similar challenges: low enrollment numbers for physics majors, long graduation times, retention problems, and the desire – or pressure – to improve the student experience. In February 2015, a team from the Physics Department at SFU attended the “Building a Thriving Undergraduate Physics Program” workshop organized by the APS and...
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  2. 876. Building Thriving Undergraduate Physics Programs
    Dr Theodore Hodapp (American Physical Society)
    17/06/2015, 09:00
    Physics Education / Enseignement de la physique (DPE-DEP)
    Invited Speaker / Conférencier invité
    There are about 760 colleges and universities that offer an undergraduate degree in physics in the United States. Some are small and educate only a few physics students each year, while others attract, educate, and graduate dozens. The American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers have organized a number of workshops to help departments build and improve their...
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  3. 877. Panel
    17/06/2015, 09:30
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