Hello Everyone !
So I applied to 5 colleges in US for a PhD in Physics inclined towards Physics Education Research ( scientist study of how to improve the way we teach physics ). However, it is not working out well for me and I am planning to apply to other parts of the world ( like Europe, Australia, Asia). Can anyone kindly suggest me some Universities or Colleges that have PER as a research area in their Physics Department. It would be really of great help to me. This is quite a new field and the reason I want to work in this domain is because I am really interested in improving the standard of science education back in my own country (India).
Any recommendations would be really appreciated
Thank you guys
College Recommendations for PER (Physics Education Research)
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Re: College Recommendations for PER (Physics Education Research)
Every school I was going to mention is already listed here: https://www.compadre.org/per/programs/
The only other school not listed that I have heard about is California State University Long Beach. Just a fair warning though, those CSU schools in California only offer a MS degree in physics education research, but some of them do offer a PhD in education. Like most schools, they have a per semester fee, so if you're ambitious you can take extra classes and try to work towards both at the same time.
The only other school not listed that I have heard about is California State University Long Beach. Just a fair warning though, those CSU schools in California only offer a MS degree in physics education research, but some of them do offer a PhD in education. Like most schools, they have a per semester fee, so if you're ambitious you can take extra classes and try to work towards both at the same time.
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Hey brother thanx a lot. However I have searched through the Physics department website of most colleges in the list and they haven't mentioned PER as their research area. I m only looking forward to a PhD. I cannot afford to pay for my masters.chris314 wrote:Every school I was going to mention is already listed here: https://www.compadre.org/per/programs/
The only other school not listed that I have heard about is California State University Long Beach. Just a fair warning though, those CSU schools in California only offer a MS degree in physics education research, but some of them do offer a PhD in education. Like most schools, they have a per semester fee, so if you're ambitious you can take extra classes and try to work towards both at the same time.
Re: College Recommendations for PER (Physics Education Research)
West Virginia University is the only one that I have seen actually advertise it in their research. They have 4 faculty listed under PER, maybe look into that school a little more.
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Thanx again Chris. I am having a conversation with them. Good luck with your PhD.chris314 wrote:West Virginia University is the only one that I have seen actually advertise it in their research. They have 4 faculty listed under PER, maybe look into that school a little more.