How to make Physics less intimidating?

Authors

Reinabelle Reyes National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

In this talk, we will explore the reasons behind why most Filipino learners find Physics intimidating. Then, we will consider some ways we—as researchers and educators—can make it less so. Finally, we will discuss why doing this will ultimately benefit the Physics community.

About the Speaker

Reinabelle Reyes, National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Reinabelle Reyes is an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Physics (NIP) in UP Diliman. She heads the NIP Data and Computation Research Group which focuses on data-driven astronomy and computational physics topics. As a science communicator, she is founder and co-moderator of PinoyScientists.com, host of "Science Says" on the Knowledge Channel, and co-host of Radyo Turo Guro Science on DZRJ AM.

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Issue

2020: Proceedings of the 38th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Conference

Article ID

SPP-2020-INV-3C-01

Section

Invited Presentations

Published

2020-10-19

How to Cite

[1]

R Reyes, How to make Physics less intimidating?, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 38, SPP-2020-INV-3C-01 (2020). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2020-INV-3C-01.