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 ☺️
More podcast fun!
We did it again! German physics podcast "Sag mal, du als Physiker" invited me to chat about gravitational waves: we had a blast and I'm sure so will you! Go and check out the episode 🎙
New Philosopher Writers' Award
Whoop whoop, I won the Writers' Award of my favourite philosophy magazine, the New Philosopher. My piece "The interplay between nature and ourselves" draws on quantum mechanics to explore the centrality of human perception in our attempts to understand the world 🤓
IAU PhD Prize
I am over the moon that the International Astronomical Union awarded me the PhD Prize in the Division of Education, Outreach, and Heritage. The prize recognises outstanding scientific achievements of astronomy PhD students around the world ☺️
Teaching Einsteinian Physics in Schools
BIG NEWS: our book "Teaching Einsteinian Physics in Schools - An Essential Guide for Teachers for Teachers in Training and Practice" will come out this July 🎉
Embodied cognition in science education
What is the role of the human body in science education? In my new paper, I combine perspectives of cognitive science, philosophy, and psychology to provide a comprehensive overview of embodied cognition in science education.
ECU2021 Live Sessions
Did you miss the webinars of our virtual physics education session at ECU2021? You can now watch the full webinars and browse all talks on the conference website!
Bend it like dark matter!
Dark matter is one of the most intriguing scientific mysteries of our time and offers exciting instructional opportunities for physics education in high schools. Check out Julia Woithe and my latest paper in Physics Education!
The invisibility of time dilation
Many Einsteinian phenomena are invisible to the naked eye and defy our everyday experiences. In our latest paper, Theo Hughes and I explore how we can picture time dilation 🤓
Virtual reality in astrophysics
Virtual reality can turn abstract concepts into experienceable phenomena. Together with OzGrav, I have studied the exciting opportunities of using VR to transform science education and public outreach practices. Take a look and let me know what you think 💫