4 papers
Analysis of quantum-related courses and textbooks for potential integration of quantum sensing
Namitha Pradeep, Ben Zwickl
The second quantum revolution is driving advancements in quantum computing, communication, and sensing. While quantum computing has gained significant attention in education, quant…
Outcomes from a Workshop on a National Center for Quantum Education
Edwin Barnes, Michael B. Bennett, Alexandra Boltasseva +35
In response to numerous programs seeking to advance quantum education and workforce development in the United States, experts from academia, industry, government, and professional…
Modeling when and how physics PhD students search for a research group: the role of interests and prior research experiences in timely group integration
Mike Verostek, Casey W. Miller, Benjamin M. Zwickl
Studying the factors that influence the quality of physics PhD students' doctoral experiences, especially those that motivate them to stay or leave their programs, is critical for…
Exploring Subfield Interest Development in Undergraduate Physics Students through Social Cognitive Career Theory
Dina Zohrabi Alaee, Benjamin M. Zwickl
This study aims to understand how undergraduate physics majors develop an interest in specific subfields. We examine interest formation through the lens of Social Cognitive Career…