...For many students, the real challenge of physics comes from reading a physics problem and abstracting it - turning it into equations, then solving the equations to produce an answer. It seems to always make sense when someone else explains it, but how do you even learn to work it out on your own... (read more)
...APPROACH:
My experiences as a student and professor have taught me the importance of internalizing key concepts, cultivating an effective problem solving process, and making connections to the real world. I also value fostering a "growth mindset", which celebrates effort and provides mental resi... (read more)