Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 6, 010101 (2010): Teaching and understanding of quantum interpretations in modern physics courses “Just as expert physicists vary in their personal stances on interpretation in quantum mechanics, instructors vary on whether and how to teach interpretations of quantum phenomena in introductory modern physics courses. In this paper, we document… Continue reading Links for 2010-02-07
Month: February 2010
Inheritance
It’s been brought to my attention that there hasn’t been any cute-baby video posted here for a while, so let me rectify that with a couple of clips. First, SteelyKid discovers that it’s kind of difficult to fill Daddy’s shoes: For both our sakes, I hope those never fit her. A clear indication of inheritance… Continue reading Inheritance
Why Does E=mc2? by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw
I want to like this book more than I do. As a general matter, this is exactly the sort of science book we need more of. As you can probably guess from the title, Why Does E=mc2? sets out to explain Einstein’s theory of relativity, and does an excellent job of it. It presents a… Continue reading Why Does E=mc2? by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw
Upcoming Appearances: How to Teach Physics to Your Dog Live
A couple of things happening in the next week, for those who would like some How to Teach Physics to Your Dog. On the radio side, I am scheduled for an interview at 6:30 this Tuesday, Feb. 9, on KSOO’s Viewpoint University. If you don’t happen to be in the Sioux Falls, SD area, they… Continue reading Upcoming Appearances: How to Teach Physics to Your Dog Live
Musical Poll: The Scenic Route
I’m safely back, well ahead of the Snowpocalypse!!! I’m kind of out of it, though– yesterday was a very long day, and I find air travel draining at the best of times– so in lieu of substantive blogging, I offer you this thematically appropriate poll: Which of these travel-related songs is the best?(survey software) (Strictly… Continue reading Musical Poll: The Scenic Route
The Use of Approved Electronic Devices Is Not Approved
I have chickened out in the face of the Snowpocalypse, and moved my flight up to get out of DC before the storm. I’m too old to sleep in airports any more. In honor of my spending another day on a plane, here’s another airline-themed poll for you: The flight crew insist I turn off… Continue reading The Use of Approved Electronic Devices Is Not Approved
Links for 2010-02-05
Failure rate for AP tests climbing – USATODAY.com “The newspaper’s analysis finds that more than two in five students (41.5%) earned a failing score of 1 or 2, up from 36.5% in 1999. In the South, a Census-defined region that spans from Texas to Delaware, nearly half of all tests — 48.4% — earned a… Continue reading Links for 2010-02-05
Thursday Magic Blogging 020410
(A.k.a. “just under the wire Baby Blogging, because Kate forgot she took these pictures.”) In which SteelyKid performs a magic trick: “Watch me make this pretzel disappear, Mom!”
You’re Not Some Kind of Squirrel-Lover Are You?
Despite my best efforts to sleep late and miss my flight, I made it to the airport with plenty of time to get on my flight to DC. Which means that I will, i fact, be giving a talk TODAY at 3:30 pm at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Lecture Hall (room… Continue reading You’re Not Some Kind of Squirrel-Lover Are You?
Airline Poll: Would You Like a Drink?
I’m on the road today, so here’s a poll for you, in honor of the question I will probably be getting asked right around when this posts: Would you like a beverage?(surveys) Please be sure that your comments are stowed beneath the seat in front of you, or in the overhead compartment. Thank you for… Continue reading Airline Poll: Would You Like a Drink?