PhysTEC
Florida International University

Florida International site leader Laird Kramer and physics students study the results of a computer-assisted momentum experiment.

PhysTEC Project Contacts
Florida International University

Laird Kramer
Department of Physics
Florida International University
University Park
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-6073
Fax: 305-348-6700

Florida International University

Florida International began project work in August, 2007.  Project activities include:

  • A strong focus on underrepresented minorities.
  • PhysTEC as an outreach component of the Center for High-Energy Physics Research and Education Outreach (CHEPREO), a collaborative project based at FIU.
    A full-tuition scholarship for a Learning Assistant in his or her second year, and immersion of the LA in the learning community.
  • Recruitment of future teachers from the top 20% of freshmen and sophomores.
  • An extensive assessment plan based on Physics Education Research.
  • A new physics education major track with four new physics education courses.
    Funding for continuation of TIRs.