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Emily Smith

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My research interests lie broadly in physics education research. At Cornell, I worked on the redevelopment and evaluation of six introductory physics labs through an Active Learning Initiative grant from the College of Arts and Sciences. We are incorporating research-based strategies to assist students in achieving departmental learning objectives for introductory laboratory experiences and developing ways to evaluate students’ progress toward these learning objectives. Previously, I have been involved with the development of Customizable Computer Coaches for Physics Online (C3PO) at University of Minnesota--Twin Cities and with research into middle-division physics students’ understanding of mathematics in the Paradigms in Physics Program at Oregon State University.

I am currently an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Colorado School of Mines.