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The implications of a robust curriculum in introductory mechanics (with Matthew J. Moelter), American Journal of Physics (2011)

We have developed a curriculum for introductory mechanics that emphasizes interactive engagement and conceptual understanding...

 

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Exposing Students to the Idea that Theories Can Change (with Matthew J. Moelter), The Physics Teacher (2011)
 

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A Direct Comparison of Conceptual Learning and Problem Solving Ability in Traditional and Studio Style Classrooms (with Matthew J. Moelter and Randall D. Knight), American Journal of Physics (2005)

We present data on student performance on conceptual understanding and on quantitative problem-solving ability in...

 

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Heat-capacity and magnetic measurements on the Y(Ni2-xCox)B2C system (with P. Klavins and R. N. Shelton), Physical Review B (1996)

We have performed field-and temperature-dependent magnetization, resistivity, and heat-capacity measurements on polycrystalline samples of the...