2021 Virtual Capstone Conference Abstract Detail Page
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| Abstract Title: | Revitalizing the Physics Program with a Computational Physics Minor at Marshall University |
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| Abstract: | In today's economy we are witnessing a dramatic increase in the use of computer modeling. This creates a demand in the job market for scientists and engineers with good computing simulation skills. Students hesitate to major in physics, because they are worried it won't ensure employment right after graduation. We broaden the range of carriers available to our students outside academia by designing a specialization/minor in Computational Physics at Marshall University. The curriculum starts with an introductory level class, suitable for freshmen and high-school seniors, followed by an intermediate, sophomore-level class, and culminating with a senior/graduate-level class. Physics students can add a specialization in Computational Physics to their major, while any other students in science and engineering can earn a minor in computational physics. We aim to make a difference in the way students relate to the physics major by showing that we care about their future career. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Talk |
| Submission Category: | Departmental / Curriculum-wide |
| Session: | Friday Contributed Session |
| Acknowledgement of funding: | PICUP mini-grant summer 2021 |
| Presentation: | Download the Presentation |
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| Abstract DOI: | 10.1119/PICUP.Abstract.2021Capstone.8632 |
Primary Author Information | |
| First name: | Maria |
| Last name: | Hamilton |
| Institution: | Marshall University, Huntington, WV |
| Zip Code: | 25755 |
