Science is Not Enough – AAAS Panel

I have had an amazing opportunity to attend two very exciting conference this February – the American Association of Physics Teachers’ Conference in Ontario, California and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Conference in Vancouver. I put many… Read moreScience is Not Enough – AAAS Panel

On the Neutron Trail – Positioning Change and Global Nuclear Disarmament

A friend of mine, Olivia Fermi, will be giving a talk about the Neutron Trail project she has been working on for a number of years now. Olivia is a great public speaker and I would strongly recommend you attend… Read moreOn the Neutron Trail – Positioning Change and Global Nuclear Disarmament

Understanding the World’s Greatest Structures: Free Video Lecture on Great Thin-Shell Structures

I cannot miss pointing attention to this free lecture by Professor Stephen Ressler. If you ever wondered about amazing architectural structures such as you can find in Sydney, Madrid, London or other international cities, you will enjoy this free lecture…. Read moreUnderstanding the World’s Greatest Structures: Free Video Lecture on Great Thin-Shell Structures

3T: Toastmasters, Technology and Teaching

As the term is coming to an end, I have some time to reflect on different things that I have been thinking about recently. One of them is the use of electronic response systems (clickers) in elementary classrooms. I have… Read more3T: Toastmasters, Technology and Teaching

UBC Faculty of Education Mathematics and Science Fair 2011

I haven’t been contributing consistently to my blog this term, as I have been very busy. However, today I have to report that I think I have a good excuse for being silent. On Saturday November 5, 2011 we (our… Read moreUBC Faculty of Education Mathematics and Science Fair 2011