For Oliver Fraser, a lecturer at the University of Washington, teaching astronomy is nothing new. Fraser has his PhD in astronomy, and his main task is teaching undergrads, as well as bringing astronomy outside the university. But finding labs and activities suitable for his introductory undergraduate classes was a challenge. “I have an online class […]
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Oliver Fraser adapts Voyages for online classes
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Elizabeth Ramseyer brings hands-on astronomy to high school students
December 14, 2016 0
Elizabeth Ramseyer teaches physics and astronomy to juniors and seniors at Niles West High School in Skokie, Ill, where she has taught for 23 years. The student body is very diverse. “If you could imagine all the different walks of life that are in The United States,” Ramseyer said, “we have them at our school.We’re […]