2026 Central Texas DICE @ Texas State University - San Marcos
(DICE: Distributed Institute for Computational Physics Education)
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Date: Saturday November 7, 2026
Time: 9am - 4pm CT
An engaging workshop designed specifically for physics faculty eager to explore the integration of computation into their courses. The workshop will include demonstrations and discussions about various aspects of integrating computational activities into physics courses at all levels from introductory to advanced, access to a repository of developed computational materials, and online support through the PICUP community. Join a growing and supportive community of like-minded physics educators dedicated to improving the physics curriculum!
Location: Texas State University
Texas State University - San Marcos
Address: Ingram Hall, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX
Workshop Schedule
9-9:30 Arrival & registration
9:30 - 10 Introduction to PICUP, workshop goals, PICUP website
10 - 11: Excel/Trinket/Desmos demo/workshop
11 - 11:15 Coffee
11:15 - 12 Advanced examples
12 - 1: Lunch and photo
1-1:45 Pedagogy & Course structure
1:45 - 3 Group breakout/worktime
3-3:30 AI
3:30 - 4 Wrap up
Registration
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$25, lunch included. Registration is open! Click on the button above.
Registration deadline: midnight on October 31.
Questions/Need Help
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact one of the workshop coordinators:
- Brandon Lunk (contact: b_l150@txstate.edu)
- Ricardo Mastroleo (contact: ricardo.mastroleo@txstate.edu)
