Join KUPER's Unfinished Business 2
The Physics Education Research Group at the University of Copenhagen invites you to peek behind the curtain of our ongoing research projects at our interactive poster exhibition 🧁
Developing an Einsteinian science curriculum from years 3–10
Two new papers present our Einsteinian science curriculum from Years 3 to 10 and show how we can prepare teachers to confidently teach these topics 💪
Launching season 6 of IMPRESS - starting in October
I am delighted to announce season 6 of our International Modern Physics & Research in Education Seminar Series (IMPRESS) - check out the dates and speakers 💫
Metaphors in learning and doing physics
Clearly, metaphors are ubiquitous in physics. But what distinct roles do metaphors actually play in processes of doing, learning, and teaching physics? Together with Rubén Sampieri-Cábal I look for answers to this question 🙂
IMPRESS season 5
New year, new season of IMPRESS! Our favourite seminar series on modern physics education research returns for another season – mark the dates in your calendar 💥
Mapping out future directions in modern physics education
How can we modernise physics education? In our latest directions paper, we bring together four leading physics educators who present visions for the future of our field 🧭
From the cosmos to the classroom
How do science education, science communication, and public outreach intersect and overlap? And how do our evolving education and communication practices affect our understanding of science and its place in society? Together with Urban Eriksson, I wrote a feature for CERN Courier reflecting on these questions 📣
IMPRESS returns for a fourth season
Buckle up, physics fans! IMPRESS, the International Modern Physics & Research in Education Seminar Series, is back for its fourth season 🚀
Virtual reality in astronomy education
I'm excited to share our latest paper, in which we reflect on design principles for using virtual reality in astronomy education 💫
The future of physics education
IMPRESS, the monthly seminar series on modern physics education research, is hosting a symposium on the future of physics education. Get inspired by cutting-edge research and connect with like-minded colleagues on June 30 2023 🙂
Podcast: physics in the classroom
Many have rather bad memories of their physics classes in school. But why? Is it the subject, the curricula or maybe the teaching methods? And what can we do to change that? I joined German podcast "Sag mal du als Physiker" to discuss physics education in schools 🎙
The role of the body in science education
I'm excited to share our latest paper that highlights the importance of embodied cognition perspectives in science education. We explore these perspectives in a dialogue between traditions to unify terminology & position the body in science education 🤓
Encountering Einsteinian physics in the classroom
How can we realise the full potential of Einsteinian physics in school? I gave a talk at the International Modern Physics & Research in Education Seminar Series (IMPRESS), discussing young girls' interest in and engagement with physics 👩🎓
A case for conceptual approaches in general relativity education
What is the value of conceptual approaches in general relativity education? In my latest opinion piece, I argue that we need to give students more opportunities to reason qualitatively and probe their physical intuition 🙇♀️
Modern Physics Education Seminar Series
We are excited to kickstart the International Modern Physics & Research in Education Seminar Series (IMPRESS). Our monthly seminars will give momentum to modern physics education and increase the visibility of physics education research (PER). Join us 😎
Einsteinian physics boosts motivation
How can Einsteinian physics motivate girls in the science classroom - and beyond? Hilde Lynnebakken got curious about my research on middle-school girls' perception of Einstein and interviewed me for science magazine Titan 🙂
New paper: girls' interest in Einsteinian physics
How does Einsteinian physics impact middle-school girls' perception of and interest in physics? My latest paper gives answers and argues that Einsteinian physics offers excellent opportunities to inspire middle-school girls and help them see future possibilities in physics ☺️
IAU PhD Prize
I am over the moon that the International Astronomical Union awarded me the PhD Prize in the Division of Education, Outreach, and Heritage. The prize recognises outstanding scientific achievements of astronomy PhD students around the world ☺️
Teaching Einsteinian Physics in Schools
BIG NEWS: our book "Teaching Einsteinian Physics in Schools - An Essential Guide for Teachers for Teachers in Training and Practice" will come out this July 🎉
ECU2021 Live Sessions
Did you miss the webinars of our virtual physics education session at ECU2021? You can now watch the full webinars and browse all talks on the conference website!