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Science is one of the great human activities of our time. It teaches us about nature’s inner workings, it introduces concepts that underpin our latest technologies, and, perhaps most importantly, the pursuit of new scientific knowledge provides striking examples of the power of quantitative reasoning and experimental discovery.
Yodh and his group are committed to science education at all levels. Instructional activities range from ‘conventional’ undergraduate and graduate teaching in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at PENN to more integrated and intense scientific experiences ‘in the lab’. The latter approach stimulates and trains tomorrow’s outstanding scientists and engineers, drawing post-doctoral, graduate, undergraduate and even high school students from all over the world. << list of affiliated people >>
Yodh and his group are also regular participants in various education outreach efforts including: the Penn Summer Science Academy (PSSA) in Physics & Astronomy, an intensive one month non-credit program for academically talented high school juniors and seniors who are considering a career in science; the LRSM sponsored enrichment course for High School Science Teachers from the Philadelphia School District; the NSF-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and Research Experience for Teachers (RET) programs at the LRSM; The Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer Series (2000-2002).
Recent outreach efforts and general lectures include:
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