I teach Physics at Illinois Wesleyan, a nice, small liberal arts college. My (serious) research is routinely rephrased in terms of (playful) sci-fi references.
Just outside Normal (Illinois)
Joined April 2011
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Gabe Spalding retweeted
We are proud to see our members leading the way and highlighting how important physics education is for everyone! AAPT member, Dawson Lang was instrumental in advocating for physics education on Congressional Visit Day. #WeArePhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #AAPT
Gabe Spalding retweeted
Amazing day at @IL_Wesleyan where President Sheahon Zenger accepted a gift and announced creation of the Fisher Center for Interdisciplinary Quantum Science & Engineering.
Thank you to Ann & Alan Fisher for making this fantastic gift that will impact future generations. They are leaving a legacy and as Dr. Jaggi noted “Legacy is not what you leave behind, it’s what you set in motion.”
I serve on the IWU Board of Trustees with Ann and appreciate their generosity.
Remarks were offered by @GovPritzker along with @IllinoisEDC’s Chief Quantum Officer Preeti Chalsani along with IWU leadership.
Quantum will have a major impact on manufacturing so I got to wear my @IMA_Today hat as well!!
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Gabe Spalding retweeted
Register for the 2026 AAPT High School Physics Photo Contest! This is a great opportunity for students at all levels to combine what they have learned in #physics with their artistic side. Learn more and register at ow.ly/Zzh450Yp4In #PhysicsEducation #AAPTPhotoContest2026
Gabe Spalding retweeted
Members and staff of AAPT and AAS are on Capitol Hill today advocating for science and STEM education funding! Join them by requesting a meeting with your local congressional office: ow.ly/eiBR50YJTeh #WeekofAction #SaveScience 🔭
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The #PhysTEC Networks RFP is now open to support a second cohort of collaborative networks working to strengthen the recruitment and preparation of highly qualified high school physics teachers. Learn more and apply here phystec.org/opportunities/. #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics
Gabe Spalding retweeted
Save the date for the 2026 AAPT Summer Meeting, happening July 19-22, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, with pre-meeting workshops on July 18-19. Learn more at ow.ly/COF850Yfh8N #AAPTSM26 #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
Gabe Spalding retweeted
Check out this free-access article on "Motivating separation of variables" from the latest issues of the American Journal of Physics. doi.org/10.1119/5.0286500 #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsResearch #Physics #AJP
Gabe Spalding retweeted
If you are attending #AAPTWM26, reserve your room at the Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by December 12th. ow.ly/JGhA50X1Ke9 #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting
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Support AAPT this #GivingTuesday! When you donate, you contribute to every part of physics education, helping students and educators, in shaping the future of science. AAPT is proud to match every dollar you donate, dollar for dollar. Donate now! 🔗 tinyurl.com/isupportaapt
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Start planning your trip for #AAPTWM26 by reserving your room at the Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by December 12th. ow.ly/JGhA50X1Ke9 #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting
Gabe Spalding retweeted
AAPT is now accepting presentations for #AAPTWM26! Learn more and submit a presentation today! Submission deadline is September 12, 2025. ow.ly/zKEl50WHfOf #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #ITeachPhysics #research #teaching
Gabe Spalding retweeted
Join AAPT's FREE Virtual Event, "Issue Briefing: The Future of Physics Education", on July 17, 12–1 pm ET. This event is designed for educators, advocates, funders, and anyone passionate about the future of undergraduate #STEMeducation. Register here: ow.ly/325Q50Wni5u
Gabe Spalding retweeted
Check out the exceptional lineup of Plenary and Award Speakers for #AAPTSM25! Add these great speakers to your meeting schedule. Learn more ➡ ow.ly/eq0F50VY0Hl #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics
Gabe Spalding retweeted
AAPT is pleased to announce that physicist Dr. Nadya Mason has been selected to receive the 2025 Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award for outstanding contributions to physics and for effectively communicating those contributions to physics educators. ow.ly/k3x450VARy5 #AAPTSM25
Gabe Spalding retweeted
Join us for the next AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour on "Science Policy and Education in Turbulent Times" with host Mitch Ambrose, AIP Policy on May 6th at 7:30 pm ET. This event is open to the public. ow.ly/ny9Z50Vyose #AAPTCoffeeHour #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics
Gabe Spalding retweeted
AAPT is pleased to announce that Sean Carroll, physicist, teacher, and writer, is the 2025 recipient of the Klopsteg Memorial Lecture Award. The lecture and award will be presented during the AAPT Summer Meeting. Read more at: ow.ly/fHPM50VoRfN #AAPTAwards #ITeachPhysics
Gabe Spalding retweeted
TODAY is the last day to submit a presentation. Don't delay; get your presentation submitted by 11:59 pm PT! ow.ly/nxso50Vj23g #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #research #teaching #AAPTSM25
Gabe Spalding retweeted
Poster submissions are now being accepted for #AAPTWM25. The submission deadline is November 15th. ow.ly/wGLu50TNA5g #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers
Gabe Spalding retweeted
Did you miss the presentation submission deadline? Good news! AAPT is accepting submissions until October 15th, at 11:59 pm PT! Don't delay; submit your presentation now! ow.ly/6hQL50Ttagg #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #research #ITeachPhysics #AAPTWM25