15 papers
Instructor Framing and Incentives Shape Physics Students' Engagement and Learning Gains from an Inquiry-Based Electrostatics Tutorial on the Method of Images
Jaya Shivangani Kashyap, Robert P. Devaty, Chandralekha Singh
The method of images (MoI) is a valuable technique for solving certain electrostatic boundary value problems consisting of charge density near conductor(s). We developed and valida…
What does it mean to think like a physicist? Insights from physics graduate students
Apekshya Ghimire, Chandralekha Singh
Learning to think like a physicist (LTP) is often cited as a central goal of graduate physics education, yet what this means in practice and the extent to which physics graduate ed…
Navigating Hype, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, and Industry Partnerships in Quantum Information Science and Technology: Perspectives from Leading Quantum Educators
Liam Doyle, Fargol Seifollahi, Chandralekha Singh
The rapid advancement of quantum information science and technology (QIST) has generated significant attention from people in academia, industry, and the public. Recent advances in…
A Framework for Understanding the Impact of Integrating Conceptual and Quantitative Reasoning in a Quantum Optics Tutorial on Students' Conceptual Understanding
Paul D. Justice, Emily Marshman, Chandralekha Singh
We investigated the impact of incorporating quantitative reasoning for deeper sense-making in a Quantum Interactive Learning Tutorial (QuILT) on students' conceptual performance us…
Opportunities and Challenges in Harnessing Digital Technology for Effective Teaching and Learning
Zhongzhou Chen, Chandralekha Singh
Most of today's educators are in no shortage of digital and online learning technologies available at their fingertips, ranging from Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, Bla…
Reflections of quantum educators on strategies to diversify the second quantum revolution
Apekshya Ghimire, Chandralekha Singh
We focus on reflections and suggestions of five college quantum educators from four different institutions (two from same institution) regarding what can be done to diversify the s…