Michael C. Wittmann:
Education and Teaching
Appointments
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Maine
January, 2001 - present
Cooperating Assistant Professor
College of Education and Human Development, University of
Maine
January, 2001 - present
Director
Physics Education Research Laboratory
January, 2001 - present
Research Associate
University of Maryland
November, 1998 - December, 2000
Studies
Ph.D.
Physics, University of Maryland
November, 1998
M.S.
Physics, University of Maryland
August, 1996
B.S.
Physics, Duke University
May, 1993
Study Abroad
University of Vienna Hauptuniversität,
at the Institute for
Theoretical Physics
October 1991 - July 1992
Teaching Awards
1998: University of Maryland Physics Department Outstanding
Teaching
Assistant 1997-1998.
1997: Ralph E. Myers Teaching Award, honorable mention.
1996: Ralph E. Myers Teaching Award (given by the University
of Maryland Physics Department to outstanding physics teaching
assistants).
Teaching Experience
Course Instruction
I have taught the following courses, using methods outline
in "interactive engagement curricula," below:
- Modern physics for scientists and engineers
- Mechanics for advanced physics majors
- Introductory algebra-based physics
- Physics for pre-service teachers
Interactive Engagement Curricula
Experience with the following, research-based curricula:
Traditional Instruction Curricula
- Introductory algebra-based physics recitation sections
- Introductory calculus-based physics laboratory sections
- Introductory astronomy teaching assistant
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