#iteachphysics Archive

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:00 AM EDT

Good morning and welcome to this week's #iteachphysics chat

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:00 AM EDT

Good morning and welcome to this week's #iteachphysics chat

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BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:00 AM EDT

This week let's discuss the International Young Physicists' Tournament @iypt with the American team @USIYPT #iteachphysics

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:00 AM EDT

This week let's discuss the International Young Physicists' Tournament @iypt with the American team @USIYPT #iteachphysics

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:01 AM EDT

#iteachphysics @usiypt is our guest respondent today

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:01 AM EDT

#iteachphysics @usiypt is our guest respondent today

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:02 AM EDT

Also on Twitter are teams fr Chile @iyptchile, Brazil @iyptbrazil @iyptbr, Belarus @belarus_ypt, Switzerland @Pro_IYPT_CH #iteachphysics

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:02 AM EDT

Also on Twitter are teams fr Chile @iyptchile, Brazil @iyptbrazil @iyptbr, Belarus @belarus_ypt, Switzerland @Pro_IYPT_CH #iteachphysics

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:02 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Andrei Klishin (AK) and Chrisy Du (CD) from @UmichPhysics are here to talk about @IYPT and @USIYPT

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:02 AM EDT

And there is @iyptarchive which collects sources & explores the impact of @iypt on physics education across the globe #iteachphysics

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:02 AM EDT

And there is @iyptarchive which collects sources & explores the impact of @iypt on physics education across the globe #iteachphysics

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:02 AM EDT

Before we get started w/ Q1 let's do an #iteachphysics roll call

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:02 AM EDT

Before we get started w/ Q1 let's do an #iteachphysics roll call

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:03 AM EDT

Please tell us where you teach physics and what level of students #iteachphysics

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:03 AM EDT

Please tell us where you teach physics and what level of students #iteachphysics

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:03 AM EDT

Please remember to use the hashtag #iteachphysics in all your tweets

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:03 AM EDT

Please remember to use the hashtag #iteachphysics in all your tweets

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:04 AM EDT

#iteachphysics https://t.co/NxX4RTqrFc

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 9:47 AM EDT

For those who have never heard about the IYPT, this short video can give a glimpse of what it is https://t.co/BDEI0Ws7Dm
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:04 AM EDT

#iteachphysics https://t.co/kgJqjTUzZj

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 9:47 AM EDT

For those who have never heard about the IYPT, this short video can give a glimpse of what it is https://t.co/BDEI0Ws7Dm
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:04 AM EDT

#iteachphysics We are teaching undergrad intro labs at @UmichPhysics as well as coach the nat'l @IYPT team.

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:04 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q1: Please tell us about @iypt, how is it different from the Physics Olympiad?

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:04 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q1: Please tell us about @iypt, how is it different from the Physics Olympiad?

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:05 AM EDT

#iteachphysics AK has been a participant, team leader, juror, organizer of @IYPT in Belarus, USA, Chile since 2009

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:05 AM EDT

#iteachphysics CD has been a team leader @IYPT and coach of US #IPhO team since 2016

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:05 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q1-1 @IYPT is an international competition for teams of high school students solving open-ended research physics problems.

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:06 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q1-2 The 30th IYPT is happening in Singapore this summer with ~32 countries sending their pre-selected nat'l teams.

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:06 AM EDT

Jeff Terry of @IIT_Science is here. I teach UG and Grad Physics #iteachphysics

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:06 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q1-3 There are 3 big differences from #IPhO: public physics debates, teamwork and knowing problems long in advance.

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:07 AM EDT

#GoBlue! #iteachphysics

In reply to @usiypt, @UmichPhysics, @iypt

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:09 AM EDT

#iteachphysics

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:08 AM EDT

Yes, very much different. At the Physics Olympiad, students compete on their own, are given short time to solve questions with known answers
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:10 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q2: How many schools are involved in @iypt worldwide and in @USIYPT?

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:10 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q2: How many schools are involved in @iypt worldwide and in @USIYPT?

massignmenthelp Apr 29 @ 10:10 AM EDT

#iteachphysics #nt2v Tips for Learning Mathematics to Students https://t.co/4jSNAvgzTZ

AssignmentHelpN Apr 29 @ 10:10 AM EDT

#iteachphysics #nt2v 9 Points Professors Look for in a Term Paper https://t.co/TIlvLrRta3

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:10 AM EDT

#iteachphysics great idea to give problems long in advance. While we like the concept of @MacGyverCBS solving problems in seconds,

In reply to @usiypt, @MacGyverCBS

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:10 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q2-1 USIYPT has restarted in 2015 after an 8 year hiatus and the latest selection saw 10 schools from 4 states.

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:11 AM EDT

#iteachphysics the reality is that is not how most of us do physics. We know about the problems in some cases for decades.

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:10 AM EDT

#iteachphysics great idea to give problems long in advance. While we like the concept of @MacGyverCBS solving problems in seconds,
In reply to @usiypt, @MacGyverCBS

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:11 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q2-2 @iyptarchive , what's your current estimate of number of Ss participating in all national rounds of selection annually?

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt, @iyptarchive

MrLeNadj Apr 29 @ 10:11 AM EDT

Good morning #physicsed folks! #iteachphysics in #Michigan, 9-12, 2YC, & University. In addition, #iteachastronomy, #iteachFS, #iteachPHS.

In reply to @iteachphysics

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:12 AM EDT

#iteachphysics we get 3 year cycles to try to work out solutions.

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:11 AM EDT
#iteachphysics the reality is that is not how most of us do physics. We know about the problems in some cases for decades.
- nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:10 AM EDT
  
  #iteachphysics great idea to give problems long in advance. While we like the concept of @MacGyverCBS solving problems in seconds,
  In reply to @usiypt, @MacGyverCBS

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:13 AM EDT

I am just now told that @IYPTde and @IypTpk are on Twitter #iteachphysics

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:13 AM EDT

I am just now told that @IYPTde and @IypTpk are on Twitter #iteachphysics

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:13 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Up to 50 countries have competed at least once. Natl events in some countries (e.g. Korea) may attract up to 100 schools

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt, @usiypt

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:13 AM EDT

#iteachphysics sad thing is that the focus on solving problems in 15 min can drive away those that may be good at solving 3 year problems

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:12 AM EDT
#iteachphysics we get 3 year cycles to try to work out solutions.
- nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:11 AM EDT
  
  #iteachphysics the reality is that is not how most of us do physics. We know about the problems in some cases for decades.
  
  nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:10 AM EDT
  
  #iteachphysics great idea to give problems long in advance. While we like the concept of @MacGyverCBS solving problems in seconds,
  In reply to @usiypt, @MacGyverCBS

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:15 AM EDT

#iteachphysics @IYPT sticks with a 1-year cycle to synchronise with standard academic year and get new Ss involved each year.

In reply to @nuclear94, @iypt

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:15 AM EDT

That's awesome! @iypt is quite the global education / science diplomacy activity #iteachphysics https://t.co/5s5zwxPCNC

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:13 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Up to 50 countries have competed at least once. Natl events in some countries (e.g. Korea) may attract up to 100 schools
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt, @usiypt

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:15 AM EDT

That's awesome! @iypt is quite the global education / science diplomacy activity #iteachphysics https://t.co/OXvjgSxlYz

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:13 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Up to 50 countries have competed at least once. Natl events in some countries (e.g. Korea) may attract up to 100 schools
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt, @usiypt

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:16 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q3: How have some participating schools have woven @iypt problems into curriculum?

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:16 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q3: How have some participating schools have woven @iypt problems into curriculum?

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:16 AM EDT

Very reasonable for a high school program to focus on 1 year cycle #iteachphysics

In reply to @usiypt, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:17 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q3-1 Most famously the ex-President of @IYPT @alanallinson from Brisbane based physics term projects on @IYPT problems.

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:17 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q3-2 Many Ss reuse their @IYPT projects for science fairs and conferences.

MrLeNadj Apr 29 @ 10:18 AM EDT

But, is this ethical? #iteachphysics

In reply to @usiypt, @iypt

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:18 AM EDT

Would this be an example of Problem-based learning or Project-Based Learning? #iteachphysics

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:18 AM EDT

Would this be an example of Problem-based learning or Project-Based Learning? #iteachphysics

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:18 AM EDT

#iteachphysics

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:16 AM EDT

Over ten thousand. First-hand participants of national and regional events plus their friends who work on the problems as well
In reply to @usiypt, @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:19 AM EDT

Sure, why wouldn't it be? #iteachphysics

In reply to @MrLeNadj, @usiypt, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:19 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q3-3 There have been some attempts to use @IYPT problems in undergrad labs.https://t.co/tFGVQCt8aO

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:20 AM EDT

#iteachphysics this is an interesting question. Is it ethical to solve a problem posed by others and put that forth as your own research?

In reply to @MrLeNadj, @usiypt, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:21 AM EDT

Yes, it is ethical. The solutions are the students' and @iypt welcomes people to use their problems with reference. #iteachphysics

In reply to @MrLeNadj, @iypt, @iypt

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:21 AM EDT

#iteachphysics I would answer yes. Research is often done to solve problems held by other people. The hard work is in researching solution.

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:20 AM EDT

#iteachphysics this is an interesting question. Is it ethical to solve a problem posed by others and put that forth as your own research?
In reply to @MrLeNadj, @usiypt, @iypt

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:21 AM EDT

I think 2 wks ago in #iteachphysics we talked about physics journals being accessible to HS classrooms. Has that been an issue for @iypt?

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:21 AM EDT

I think 2 wks ago in #iteachphysics we talked about physics journals being accessible to HS classrooms. Has that been an issue for @iypt?

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:24 AM EDT

That is, @APSphysics makes its journal titles freely available to US high schools. #iteachphysics

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:24 AM EDT

That is, @APSphysics makes its journal titles freely available to US high schools. #iteachphysics

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:24 AM EDT

@MrLeNadj #iteachphysics this is often one of my strategies for determining research projects. I go to conferences outside my area

In reply to @MrLeNadj

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:24 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Many IYPT Ss have access to journals via university subscriptions. APS also gives access to Phys Rev for US HSs

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:25 AM EDT

#iteachphysics I do this to listen to the problems that others are having and try to devise experiments using what I know that might help

In reply to @MrLeNadj

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:26 AM EDT

Would it be helpful if @ElsevierPhysics @tandfphysics @IOPPublishing et al did the same for all @iypt participating schools? #iteachphysics

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:26 AM EDT

Would it be helpful if @ElsevierPhysics @tandfphysics @IOPPublishing et al did the same for all @iypt participating schools? #iteachphysics

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:27 AM EDT

#iteachphysics

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:23 AM EDT

(cont.) Difficult to compare the IYPT with easier activities. Nevertheless, the IYPT is an attractive, inclusive learning experience
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:27 AM EDT

#iteachphysics

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:23 AM EDT

(cont.) Difficult to compare the IYPT with easier activities. Nevertheless, the IYPT is an attractive, inclusive learning experience
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:27 AM EDT

#iteachphysics

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:19 AM EDT

IYPT problems have been as source of ideas for lab tasks, thematic activities in schools, graduation projects, everyday physics teaching
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:27 AM EDT

#iteachphysics

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:19 AM EDT

IYPT problems have been as source of ideas for lab tasks, thematic activities in schools, graduation projects, everyday physics teaching
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

MrLeNadj Apr 29 @ 10:27 AM EDT

I wish I knew this. Are you sure that this is the case and for free for HS? #iteachphysics

In reply to @usiypt, @iteachphysics, @iypt

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:27 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q4: We found a set of @IYPT probs https://t.co/DLLb4w42Vr What does @USIYPT look for in student solutions?

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:27 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q4: We found a set of @IYPT probs https://t.co/ICoiGUZoRd What does @USIYPT look for in student solutions?

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:27 AM EDT

Yes, it would be very much helpful #iteachphysics

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @ElsevierPhysics, @tandfphysics, @IOPPublishing, @iypt

MrLeNadj Apr 29 @ 10:28 AM EDT

Great idea! #iteachphysics

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:26 AM EDT

Would it be helpful if @ElsevierPhysics @tandfphysics @IOPPublishing et al did the same for all @iypt participating schools? #iteachphysics

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:29 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Of course, the relevant references are scattered all across the journals and not much is available via @arxiv_org

In reply to @iteachphysics, @ElsevierPhysics, @tandfphysics, @IOPPublishing, @iypt, @arxiv_org

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:29 AM EDT

Sounds like an #iteachphysics letter writing campaign would be in order

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:27 AM EDT

Yes, it would be very much helpful #iteachphysics
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @ElsevierPhysics, @tandfphysics, @IOPPublishing, @iypt

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:29 AM EDT

Sounds like an #iteachphysics letter writing campaign would be in order

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:27 AM EDT

Yes, it would be very much helpful #iteachphysics
In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @ElsevierPhysics, @tandfphysics, @IOPPublishing, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:29 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q4-1 @IYPT publishes a list of 17 brand new, never repeated problems every year that offer cheap experiments.

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:30 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q4-2 At @IYPT Ss compete in Physics Fights, presenting their solutions and criticizing those of others.

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:30 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q4-3 In 12 minutes Ss need to describe their experiment and measurements, build a theory and explain the phenomenon.

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:30 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Yes, details can be found here: https://t.co/1iJBJM9dGr

In reply to @MrLeNadj, @iteachphysics, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:30 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q4-4 The jurors are looking for original thinking, clear presentation and most of all correct physics.

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:31 AM EDT

@CarinaArasaCid this might be something we should look into for Applied Surface Science. #iteachphysics

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @ElsevierPhysics, @tandfphysics, @IOPPublishing, @iypt, @CarinaArasaCid

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:32 AM EDT

How awesome would it be it to have @iypt students invited to give university seminars? #iteachphysics https://t.co/VGzxJ6oo5A

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:32 AM EDT

How awesome would it be it to have @iypt students invited to give university seminars? #iteachphysics https://t.co/EqZVFURMFa

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:34 AM EDT

Speaking of Applied Surface Science, I've been meaning to talk to you re surface rxns on nanodust from tires #iteachphysics

In reply to @nuclear94, @ElsevierPhysics, @tandfphysics, @IOPPublishing, @iypt, @CarinaArasaCid

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:35 AM EDT

Sure #iteachphysics I like talking carbon as much as the next person 😉

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @ElsevierPhysics, @tandfphysics, @IOPPublishing, @iypt, @CarinaArasaCid

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:35 AM EDT

Are #astronomy problems sometimes included in @iypt? #iteachphysics

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:35 AM EDT

Are #astronomy problems sometimes included in @iypt? #iteachphysics

MrLeNadj Apr 29 @ 10:35 AM EDT

Or do what @arundquist did one time by having some of his Ss present at an online @Global_Phys chat. #iteachphysics

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt, @arundquist, @Global_Phys

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:37 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q5: Is there a global online @IYPT community thru which participants (Ss or Ts) can social network & collaborate?

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:37 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q5: Is there a global online @IYPT community thru which participants (Ss or Ts) can social network & collaborate?

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:37 AM EDT

#iteachphysics There were some #astronomy problems included in early years, but lately the focus is on tabletop experiments with cheap eqpmt

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:38 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q5-1 @IYPTarchive, AK et al publish the IYPT Reference Kit annually with guidance for beginners https://t.co/KVeWKKYuy9

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt, @iyptarchive

MrLeNadj Apr 29 @ 10:39 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Colleagues, I have to excuse myself to prep 4 our local #ClimateMarch. TY 4 your great tweets & have a marvelous weekend!

EduGladiators Apr 29 @ 10:40 AM EDT

🙋🏻 Who's ready to talk Student Leadership? Guest @mathieu_w leads the convo! #iteachphysics #satchatwc #edcampLV #EdCampAOD #EdCampATL

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:40 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q5-2 Some teams, e.g. Novosibirsk in Russia publish minutes of their meetings https://t.co/4vazWLb25c

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:40 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q5-3 many national tournaments invite foreign teams to enrich the competition, e.g. Austria https://t.co/nMlPGjah7B

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:42 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q5-4 but ultimately @IYPT is a competition and Ss don't want to reveal their cards before the Physics Fights ;)

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt, @iypt

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:42 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q6: What kind of teacher professional development is necessary for teachers to lead and guide an @iypt @USIYPT team?

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:42 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q6: What kind of teacher professional development is necessary for teachers to lead and guide an @iypt @USIYPT team?

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:44 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q6-1 Coaching IYPT teams is very different from teaching normal classes by its open ended nature.

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:45 AM EDT

There are opportunities in #astronomy that might fit your requirements @PSRastronomer comes to mind. #iteachphysics

In reply to @iyptarchive, @iypt, @PSRastronomer

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:45 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q6-2 @IYPT prep meetings are often long in time by low-key and informal experiment tinkering.

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:45 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q6-3 There are no answers in the textbook (only maybe in research papers) and no ready kits for experimental setups.

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:45 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q6-4 The independent research work @IYPT is good material for college essays and teacher recommendations.

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt, @iypt

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:45 AM EDT

Most other observatories have educators' observing time, where students can actually do authentic research #iteachphysics

In reply to @iyptarchive, @iypt

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:48 AM EDT

#iteachphysics @Radio_Astronomy at @HartRAO has a very interesting project re MASERS, which I think will soon involve @GrnBnkTelescope

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:48 AM EDT

#iteachphysics @Radio_Astronomy at @HartRAO has a very interesting project re MASERS, which I think will soon involve @GrnBnkTelescope

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:49 AM EDT

#iteachphysics There are several South African HS students on the project @Radio_Astronomy @HartRAO

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:49 AM EDT

#iteachphysics There are several South African HS students on the project @Radio_Astronomy @HartRAO

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:50 AM EDT

#iteachphysics I would say almost every observatory is fully remotely driven these days.

In reply to @iyptarchive, @iypt

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:50 AM EDT

#iteachphysics the @CanLightSource has a beamline designed for research projects for a High School students in Canada 🇨🇦

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iyptarchive, @iypt, @CanLightSource

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:51 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Plus there are the @NASA space telescopes with all their data being fully open access. Have Python will analyze @KirkDBorne

In reply to @iyptarchive, @iypt, @NASA, @KirkDBorne

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:52 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q7: Have you undertaken any assessment as to the value of participating in @IYPT?

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:52 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q7: Have you undertaken any assessment as to the value of participating in @IYPT?

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:53 AM EDT

As does @DiamondLightSou I think #iteachphysics

In reply to @nuclear94, @iyptarchive, @iypt, @CanLightSource, @DiamondLightSou

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:53 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q7-1 @IYPT teaches real skills of slow and painstaking open-ended research with no easy answers.

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt, @iypt

iyptarchive Apr 29 @ 10:53 AM EDT

#iteachphysics We mean observatories that would grant such access & time for 1K+ students in 30+ countries, from Canada to Iran. Not easy.

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:53 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q7-2 Former @IYPT participants quickly start publishing peer-reviewed papers with their findings, many become scientists.

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:53 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q7-3 @IYPT emphasizes science communication and encourages international friendships and experience exchange.

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt, @iypt

usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:55 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q7-4 is publishing an article on coffee spilling (@IYPT 2015 problem) a value? https://t.co/FcNU5aainR

In reply to @iteachphysics, @iypt, @iypt

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:55 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Do you mean you want 1K independent observation runs, or some number, say 10, campaigns with data accessible to 1K students?

In reply to @iyptarchive, @iypt

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:55 AM EDT

Here's example project done with @biogeomicroblog. As far as I know, no US synchrotrons do similar https://t.co/FokCOkMOXY #iteachphysics

In reply to @BlackPhysicists, @iyptarchive, @iypt, @CanLightSource, @biogeomicroblog

CanLightSource May 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Our high school student poster prize winners examined the eye scales of snakes #SoTB

BlackPhysicists - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:56 AM EDT

Last Q: #iteachphysics Q8: How can online communities like us, orgs like @NSTA, @AAPTHQ and @SPSNational help @iypt?

iteachphysics - Moderator Apr 29 @ 10:56 AM EDT

Last Q: #iteachphysics Q8: How can online communities like us, orgs like @NSTA, @AAPTHQ and @SPSNational help @iypt?

nuclear94 Apr 29 @ 10:57 AM EDT

#iteachphysics at least none since the demise of the Synchrotron Radiation Center in Wisconsin. They had a beamline dedicated to education

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usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:57 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q8-1 @USIYPT is quickly developing and looking for more Ss, coaches, jurors, sponsors, publicity.

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usiypt Apr 29 @ 10:58 AM EDT

#iteachphysics Q8-2 We are happy to get mentions by @NSTA, @AAPTHQ, @APSphysics, @SPSNational et al: contact us if interested.

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