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Physics Department

Location: 180-204
Phone: (805) 756-2448
Fax: (805) 756-2435
Email: physics@calpoly.edu
Chair: Jennifer Klay

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Physics, Astronomy, & Teacher Education

Physics and Astronomy Education


Investigate how people learn physics and astronomy.

Several Cal Poly physics faculty are active in physics and astronomy education research. We explore how students learn and study methods that promote better understanding of physics and astronomy. We are also involved in pursuing the use of citizen science projects to enhance student engagement and learning.
Contact us to learn more about our program.
Elizabeth Demsetz

Elizabeth Demsetz

Senior Lecturer

Email: edemsetz@calpoly.edu
Office: 26M-107
Phone: 805.756.7334

Chance Hoellwarth

Chance Hoellwarth

Professor and CESaME Director

Email: choellwa@calpoly.edu
Office: 25-124
Phone: 805.756.1665

Laura Ríos

Assistant Professor

Email: lrios02@calpoly.edu
Office: 180-610
Phone: 805.756.2458

Stamatis Vokos

Stamatis Vokos

Professor, STAR Director

Email: svokos@calpoly.edu
Office: 25-127
Phone: 805.756.2306

 

Teacher Education


Be a change agent! Become a high-school physics teacher.

Cal Poly has many opportunities for you to try teaching: tutor high school students, teach science in after-school programs, and teach visiting elementary and middle-school students, to name a few. More information is available on the CESAME homepage.

Contact us to learn more about our program.

Chance Hoellwarth

Chance Hoellwarth

Professor and CESaME Director

Email: choellwa@calpoly.edu
Office: 25-124
Phone: 805.756.1665
 

Laura Ríos

Assistant Professor

Email: lrios02@calpoly.edu
Office: 180-610
Phone: 805.756.2458

Stamatis Vokos

Stamatis Vokos

Professor, STAR Director

Email: svokos@calpoly.edu
Office: 25-127
Phone: 805.756.2306

Nancy Stauch

Nancy Stauch

Single Subject Credential Coordinator

Email: nstauch@calpoly.edu
Office: 25-126
Phone: 805.756.6587

 

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