Last Saturday, we welcomed 1,056 students and 79 teams from across British Columbia to the UBC Physics Olympics. Some travelled from nearby Vancouver schools; others came from Invermere, Nelson, Campbell River, and many communities in between. A few teams were… Read moreThe 48th UBC Physics Olympics: A Celebration of Curiosity, Courage, and Community
Reflections Ahead of My Talk at the Fields Institute On January 31st, I will have the honour of presenting at the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences in Toronto, speaking about an issue that has shaped much of my… Read moreBridging Research and Practice in STEM Teacher Education
Recently, I had the opportunity to watch a captivating and thought-provoking video — a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) recital by pianist and piano teacher Mrs. Evgeniya Rabinovich:Watch the recital What drew me in was not only the beauty of… Read moreExperiencing Flow: Reflections from a Piano Recital and Unexpected Connections to STEM Education
Disclaimer: This is my own post, as much as it can be my own today. I am purposefully not generating or editing it with the direct help of AI (ChatGPT in my case), as I want to remain free of… Read moreThoughts on AI Revolution & STEM Education
UBC Physics Olympics is a province-wide annual collaborative outreach event at the University of British Columbia that I have been involved in for almost 20 years now. It brings together 1000+ students and more than 80 teachers from all over… Read more47th UBC Physics Olympics
On January 1st, I will begin my 15th year at UBC Faculty of Education. I was a faculty member at Ryerson University (2007-2009) prior to that and at the UBC Faculty of Science (2004-2007). In total, I have been more… Read moreReflections on 2024 and looking forward to 2025!
FREE Online Workshop for Parents Title: AI and Your Child’s Future: Smart Strategies for Academic Success Presenter: Prof. Marina Milner-Bolotin marina.milner-bolotin@ubc.ca Discover how AI can support your child’s education! This interactive workshop is designed for parents of middle and high… Read moreAI and Your Child’s Future: Smart Strategies for Academic Success
Every year, early March I have an opportunity to write about the the event that is very near and dear to my heart – the UBC Physics Olympics . This allows me to share how much pride I feel for… Read more46th UBC Physics Olympics – Great Success
As the winter 2022-2023 term is coming to an end, it gives me an opportunity to think about how we have been using smartphones in my physics classrooms in the last few years. While the original goal was to engage… Read moreThe evolution of smartphones in my Physics Classroom: Beyond engagement
This year I was invited to be one of the judges of the International LUMA StarT competition. This is a large international competition organized by my colleagues at the University of Helsinki in Finland. StarT competition invites educators and students… Read morePublic Voting: International LUMA StarT Competition
