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 🙇♀️
Come work with me!
I'm looking for a PhD student who will join me in the Department of Science Education at the University of Copenhagen. The goal of the PhD project is to break exciting new ground in the emerging field of embodied science education 💥
Putting the body into science education
How can we energise classrooms and foster science learning by embracing embodied teaching methods? I wrote a piece on embodied cognition in science education for Teacher Plus 🙂
Why Can't You Escape a Black Hole?
Black holes sound like objects from a science fiction story! Matteo Luca Ruggiero and I wrote an explainer that was reviewed and edited by kids via Frontier for Young Minds. How cool is that? Please share with the kids in your life and let us know what you think 🤓
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 😎
Podcast: The fabulous world of symmetries
What do snowflakes & snail shells have in common? They exhibit symmetries - and so do the laws of nature! German physics podcast Sag mal du als Physiker invited me to join them for an episode where symmetries lead us to one of the most elegant theorems in theoretical physics ❄️
Modern physics education in Denmark and around the world
Why should we modernise physics education in schools? I talked to Magnus Boye from the Department of Science Education about my research and new projects at the University of Copenhagen 🙃
Book review: Albert belongs in the classroom
Popular YouTube channel Physics High has reviewed our book Teaching Einsteinian Physics in Schools. Part of the review contains an interview with David Blair and me where we argue for the value of modernising the physics curriculum 🤓
From conceptual change to scientific imagination
How can history & philosophy of science and science education research inform and influence each other? We take conceptual change and scientific imagination as an example to explore this question 🤓
ChatPhysics Author Q&A Einsteinian Physics
ChatPhysics invited us to an author Q&A of Teaching Einsteinian Physics in Schools. Missed the event? No worries, you can watch the recording or read the book review over at ChatPhysics 😎
Following in Einstein's Footsteps
I published an opinion piece in the History & Philosophy of Science & Science Teaching (HPS&ST) newsletter. Read on if you're interested in modernising physics education through HPS 🤓
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 🙂
Einsteinian Physics on ABC radio
The Science Show on ABC featured a short radio piece on Einstein-First and our book "Teaching Einsteinian physics in schools". We discuss the role of educational research and how Einsteinian physics can greatly motivate students. Give the show a listen!
Closer to science in the classroom
Our book "Tettere på naturfag i klasserommet" (Closer to science in the classroom) is hitting the shelves today. We are excited to share the results of project LISSI (Linking Instruction in Science and Student Impact).
Interview with EduINAF
How do I combine my love for physics & science communication in my research? What does physics education research actually look like? And why does Einsteinian physics motivate students? Claudia Mignone interviewed me about all things relativity, education & creativity for EduINAF 🚀
The Future of Science Communication
I feel happy and honoured that I was one of 50 early career researchers who participated at the International Summer School Communicating Science. The future of science communication looks bright!
Runner-up for New Philosopher
The New Philosopher chose my piece "Spaces without and within" as the runner-up for their writers' award. Check out the upcoming issue "Identity" to find my musings on space & how space enables and restricts our abilities to make sense of the cosmos 👩🚀
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 ☺️