10
Friday, July 25
7 a.m.–6 p.m.
PTRA Summer Institute
STSS 512A
7:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Soudan/NOVA Trip
offsite
4–7 p.m.
Registration
Coffman Union ground floor
Saturday, July 26
7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Registration
Coffman Union ground floor
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W01
Morning Tour of the Bakken Museum
offsite
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W02
Integrating Direct-Measurement Videos into Physics Instruction
STSS 330
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W03
Open-Source Electronics for Laboratory Physics
Tate 215
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W04
FPGAs in the Lab
Tate 65
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W06
Inquiring into Radioactivity for Radiation Literacy
STSS 512B
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W08
Making Interactive Video Vignettes and Interactive Web Lectures
STSS 432A
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
W09
Physics of Energy
Tate 226
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
W10
AP Physics 1&2
STSS 432B
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
W11
Learning Physics While Practicing Science: Introduction to ISLE
STSS 420B
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
W12
PIRA Demonstration Workshop I
Tate 150
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
T01
Not Everyone Wants to go to Graduate School: How to be an Effective Mentor
STSS 117
12:30–4:30 p.m.
AAPT Executive Board Retreat
Commons Hotel - Think 4
1–3 p.m.
T02
GlowScript: An Easy-to-Use Programming Environment for 3D Browser Animations
STSS 312
1–5 p.m.
W13
Introductory Laboratories
Tate 130
1–5 p.m.
W14
Afternoon Tour of the Bakken Museum
offsite
1–5 p.m.
W15
Activity-based Physics for the Advanced H.S. Classroom
Tate 225
1–5 p.m.
W16
Tinkering and Explorations in Science–Integrating Sensors & Data Acq. with Arduino Tate 140
1–5 p.m.
W18
Tips for Putting Fire into Your Teaching
STSS 131B
1–5 p.m.
W19
Skepticism in the Classroom
STSS 432A
1–5 p.m.
W20
Introductory Physics for Life Science–Curricular Materials and Activities
STSS 530B
6–7:30 p.m.
Nominating Committee (closed)
Commons Hotel - Think 3
6–9 p.m.
AAPT Executive Board
Commons Hotel - Think 4
SUNDAY, July 27
7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Registration
Coffman Union ground floor
8–10 a.m.
Publications Committee
Coffman Union 303
8–10:15 a.m.
Meetings Committee
Coffman Union Mississippi
8 a.m.–10 p.m.
High School Physics Photo Contest Viewing and Voting
Coffman Union ground floor
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W22
Activities for Learning About Climate and Climate Change
STSS 432B
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W23
Creating Interactive Web Simulations Using HTML5 and JavaScript
STSS 530A
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W24
Integrating NGSS, Design, and Literacy
STSS 144
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W25
What Every Physics Teacher Should Know About Cognitive Research
STSS 123
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W26
Extreme Engineering for the H.S. Students and Teachers
STSS 432A
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W27
Patterns Approach
STSS 530B
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W28
Teaching Astronomy with Mobile Devices
STSS 330
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W29
Demo Kit in a Box
STSS 312
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W30
Interactive Engagement in the Upper Division: Methods and Materials from CU-Boulder STSS 412
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W31
Strengthening Mathematical Sensemaking in Physics
STSS 512B
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
W32
New RTP and ILD Tools and Curricula: Video Analysis, Clickers, and E&M Labs
Tate 225
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
W33
PIRA Demonstration Workshop II
Tate 150
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
W34
Research-based Alternatives to Traditional Physics Problems
STSS 117
10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
AAPT Executive Board II
Commons Hotel - Think 4
1–5 p.m.
W35
Advanced Labs
Tate 65
1–5 p.m.
W36
Cosmology in the Classroom
STSS 530B
1–5 p.m.
W37
LEAP: Learner-Centered Environment for Algebra-based Physics
STSS 432A
1–5 p.m.
W38
Improving Assessment in Your Courses Using Tools from the PER User’s Guide
STSS 432B
1–5 p.m.
W39
Strategies to Help Women Succeed in Physics-related Professions
STSS 121
1–5 p.m.
W40
Research-based Materials for a New Introductory Quantum Mechanics Curriculum STSS 330
1–5 p.m.
W42
Using, Modifying, and Building Internet Problem-solving Coaches for Your Students
STSS 512B
1–5 p.m.
W43
Using the MIT MOOC to Teach You and Your Class Better
STSS 530A
Meeting-at-a-Glance
Meeting-at-a-Glance includes sessions, workshops, committee meetings, and other events, including luncheons,
Exhibit Hall hours and snacks, plenary sessions, poster sessions, and receptions. All rooms will be on the campus of
University of Minnesota, including the Coffman Memorial Union, the STSS (Science Teaching & Student Services), the
Tate Lab of Physics, Northrop Auditorium, or the Commons Hotel.
