Physics Education, Southern Ohio

Academic Director:

2010-06-09T22:47:00Z

Academic Director: (UC job number 210UC0629)
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The Department of Physics is seeking an Academic Director who will be
responsible for the administration and development of the graduate and
undergraduate degree programs, coordination of instructional support for
one or more service courses, and administrative and academic support for
the department Head and departmental operations.

The Academic Director will develop and coordinate instructional support
for our large calculus-based and algebra-based introductory courses,
where we are applying and seeking to expand applications of new
pedagogical methods. Tasks include specialized tutorial training of TAs,
preparation of materials, and tracking of learning outcomes. Duties of
the Academic Director also include academic and administrative support
of the graduate program: coordinating graduate admissions, advising and
mentoring of students, managing academic program tasks and activities.
In addition, It is expected that the Academic Director will interact
strongly with the Department Head and with the Directors of
Undergraduate and Graduate Studies in order to assure optimum
functionality and deliberate academic development of our degree programs
and of other departmental operations.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a Masters degree in a
physical science field. Experience with classroom instruction will be
preferred. Knowledge of programs such as Excel and SAP software as well
as experience in mentoring and advising students is desired but not
required; training will be provided if needed.

Chautauqua field courses

2010-05-29T18:15:00Z

Dear Colleague:

The following four Chautauqua field courses offered by the University ofDayton Center are definitely running in 2010 and deadlines are rapidlyapproaching.

These two back-to-back Chautauqua field courses in Alaska aredefinitelyrunning and have a June 3 deadline:

DAY-12 Ecology of South-Central Alaska, around Anchorage AK, offeredby Bjartmar Sveinbjornsson and Donald Spalinger, University of AlaskaAnchorage,June 16-18, 2010
--learn about factors influencing the tree line, --experiencemooseup close and personal, --learn about bear studies: techniquesand results, --experience a rain forest
[application fee $100, course fee $395, lodging $40 per night in aprivateroom]

DAY-8 Glaciers in Alaska, around Anchorage AK, offered by KristineJ. Crossen, University of Alaska Anchorage, June 20-22, 2010
--see detailed information on glacial retreat,--walk on a glacier andseeits characteristics, --view two dozen tidewater glaciers by boat inPrinceWilliam Sound
[application fee $100, course fee $495, lodging $40 per night in aprivateroom]

These two back-to-back Chautauqua field courses in Colorado and Utahare definitely running and have a June 25 deadline:

DAY-18 Ecology and Geology of the Colorado Front Range, aroundMount Evans CO, offered by P. Kelly Williams, University of Dayton, andDonald Sullivan, University of Denver, July 17-20, 2010
--explore the ecology of the Colorado Front Range, --examine organismsalong elevational gradients, --see various geological settings up to14,200ft on the nation's highest paved road, --sleep in a field station at10,700ft
[application fee $100, course fee $495, field station lodging and meals$185]

DAY-13 Geology and Ecology of the Colorado Western Slope, aroundGrand Junction CO and Moab UT, offered by Donald Sullivan, University ofDenver, and P. Kelly Williams, University of Dayton, July 22-26, 2010
--explore ecology along the Colorado River, --see Grand Mesa lava flowsand scenery, --hike in Arches National Park, --experience the geology ofCanyonlands National Park
[application fee $100, course fee $495, lodging $78 per night in asingle,or $39 per night in a double]

Detailed course descriptions on these and other courses (including datesand costs) can be found on our web site at:

http://campus.udayton.edu/~physics/gkm/chau

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We would be happy to hear from you and your colleagues!

George

George K. Miner, Ph. D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Physics, and
Director, Chautauqua Field Center
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2314
Phone: 937-229-2327
Email: miner@udayton.edu
Fax: 937-229-2185

Dayton 2010 Chautauqua Application

[Application may be emailed back to Dayton Center.  A $100 application fee for each course must be sent to complete application.  Make check to "Chautauqua" and mail to Dayton Center.  (Address at bottom of email from Center to you.)]

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Honda Workshop

2010-05-12T00:48:00Z

The 2010 Honda – Math Machines Workshop will be held August 2-6 in Lima, Ohio with a follow-up session in November. Participants will make-and-take a SAM vehicle which can be controlled precisely with either a TI graphing calculator or a Windows computer. Thanks to extra support from Honda and WeEXCEL, the cost of this year’s workshop is just $50--including the SAM vehicle, 2 other “math machines” and participant’s choice of a CBL2 or a Vernier SensorDAQ interface. Teams of math, science and technology teachers are especially encouraged. More information and application forms are available at www.mathmachines.net

Dr. Fred Thomas

Learning with Math Machines, Inc.

1014 Merrywood Drive

Englewood, OH 45322

Email: fred.thomas@mathmachines.net

Web: www.mathmachines.net

Voice phone: 937-832-0792

Fax: 614-455-0856

Chautauqua short courses

2010-05-01T12:03:00Z

Dear Colleague:

I would like to make note that this is the last opportunity to participate in two Chautauqua short courses that should be important to all college and university faculty. The courses are on Energy Sustainability, and on Climate Change. They will definitely be offered this year at the University of Dayton back-to-back in May 2010. To be included, we must hear from you by May 5. (Neither course will be offered next year):

DAY-19 Energy Sustainability: What Every Faculty Member Should Know, Dr. Robert J. Brecha, May 17-19, 2010 in Dayton OH

DAY-20 Climate Change: What Every Faculty Member Should Know, Dr. Robert J. Brecha, May 20-22, 2010 in Dayton OH

Currently there is much national discussion on energy and climate. Unfortunately much of the discussion is politically slanted. We feel that today's college students who are tomorrow's leaders should have a firm grasp of the real scientific and economic facts on these issues, and not just some catchy slogans. We believe that the best way to achieve this is through their college and university faculty making academic presentations in appropriate courses. The problems are multi-disciplinary and merit discussion in a wide variety of college courses.

The Course Director, Dr. Robert J. Brecha, holds the Mann Chair in the Natural Sciences at the University of Dayton. He has made a change in his professional activities from his original research in quantum optics to his ongoing work in energy sustainability and climate change. He regularly spends time at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany where he investigates coupled energy systems, climate and economic models. Due to his research plans, in 2011 these courses will not be offered.

Detailed course descriptions and an application form are attached. If you are interested, the application form should be emailed to me by May 5 to provide time for necessary planning. Each course has an application fee of $100 and a course fee of $195. Optional on site lodging is available at a total of $174 for three nights in a private room.

Also attached is a flyer listing all of our 2010 courses. Details can be found on our web site at:

campus.udayton.edu/~physics/gkm/chau
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We hope that you will consider these opportunities. They could provide a real advantage to your students, and eventually to our country. We hope to hear from you!

George

George K. Miner, Ph. D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Physics, and
Director, Chautauqua Field Center
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2314
Phone: 937-229-2327
Email: miner@udayton.edu
Fax: 937-229-2185

Seconday School Teaching

2010-04-07T22:28:00Z

Teachers of Mathematics, Chemistry and Spanish are needed for the next academic year.

The school is a highly academic, small secondary school in northern Kentucky.

The chemistry appointment is for one year only to allow for a military commitment.

Please contact:

Fred Reuter
Dean of Students
Covington Latin School
859-291-7044l

Chautauqua short courses

2009-11-19T00:15:00Z

Dear Colleague:

I would like to call your attention to two Chautauqua short courses of possible interest:

DAY-23 Introduction to LabVIEW, May 17-19, 2010 in Dayton OH. LabVIEW is a popular software product particularly well-suited for instrument control and data acquisition. LabVIEW’s visual-based programming environment has found a large and enthusiastic following in graduate schools, national labs, and industrial laboratories. This three day hands-on course provides a good introduction and overview to the software, and course director Dr. Peter Powers has much experience with it. Due to the hands-on nature of this course, there will be a strict limit on enrollment. See attached description which includes cost information.

DAY-14 The Birthplace and Early History of the Atomic Bomb, September 30 - October 2 in Albuquerque NM. Dr. Frank Szasz, author of the book The Day the Sun Rose Twice, leads this course on early atomic history. It includes discussions on the Manhatten Project and the scientists involved in it, the Los Alamos Laboratory activity, the culture of life in Los Alamos at the time, and the Trinity Site work. Presenters include scientists and historians, as well as a worker who participated in the original Manhatten Project. Tours include the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, the Bradbury Museum, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Trinity Site. [Added treat: the big hot air balloon fiesta takes place there at the same time.] See attached description which includes cost information.

Two other three day courses that could be useful to you are held at national radio telescope sites: DAY-5 held at the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia in early June, and DAY-6 held at the Very Large Array site in New Mexico in July. The GBT is the world's largest fully-steerable single dish telescope with a surface area of over two acres. The VLA is a system of 27 scopes that work in concert to simulate a dish up to 20 miles in diameter.

For details on these and other courses see our web site at:

http://campus.udayton.edu/~physics/gkm/chau

An application form is attached. If you have questions, please email me.

We would be happy to hear from you!

George

George K. Miner, Ph. D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Physics, and
Director, Chautauqua Field Center
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2314
Phone: 937-229-2327 (Email is quicker)
Email: miner@udayton.edu
Fax: 937-229-2185