New and returning participants welcome!
Saturday November 8, 2025
An engaging workshop designed specifically for physics faculty eager to explore the integration of computation into their courses. This event will feature sessions tailored for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners, providing a platform to share experiences and discuss innovative strategies with colleagues. Additionally, you'll have valuable networking opportunities with fellow faculty from the region. Don't miss this chance to enhance your teaching and collaborate with like-minded educators!
Location
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Tate Hall, #301. Minneapolis, MN.
Parking: Washington Avenue Ramp
Tentative Schedule
8:30-9:00 Arrival, Registration, and Coffee.
9-9:05 Welcome and Introductions
9:05-10:30 Session 1: Computation Competencies and Learning Goals for the Undergraduate Physics Major, and Mapping to the Curriculum
10:30-10:45 BREAK
10:45-12 Session 2: Contributed Presentations
- Aaron McGowan, Balancing instructional goals while integrating computation into physics labs
- Roberto Salgado, Using Desmos for Interactive Visualizations in Undergraduate Physics
- John Loftin, Teaching Computation with MATLAB
- Ananda Shastri, Computation-based model rocketry lab in a first year, calculus-based physics class
- Daniel Sinkovits, Computational Activities for a First-Year E&M Course
- Todd Zimmerman, Quantum Information Courses for Undergraduates
12-1 LUNCH (provided)
1-1:15 Workshop Photo
1:15-2:30 Sessions 3: Three Approaches to Computation in Modern Physics (+ Modern Physics Lab)
1:15-2:00 Presentations (Jay Tasson, Daniel Hickox-Young, Shaul Hanany), 2-2:30 Q&A and Work Time
- Jay Tasson's materials
- Daniel Hickox-Young's materials
- Shaul Hanany's materials
2:30-2:45 BREAK
2:45-3:45 Panel and discussion: How should we think about AI in the context of integrating computation into courses?
3:45-4:00 PICUP + other resources, feedback for future meetings, and wrap up
Registration
$25, lunch included. Click on the following link for Event Registration.
Registration deadline: 5pm CT on Friday October 31.
