Center, Science, Mathematics, and Computer Education
X-DBER Conference: 1st (2021)
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Next Generation PhET Simulations: Simulations: New Opportunities for Education Research New Opportunities for Education Research in Science and Math
Abstract
Dr. Perkins is Director of the PhET Interactive Simulations Project and Director of CU’s Science Education Initiative. She is also an Associate Professor Attendant Rank in Physics, specializing in physics education research. Her work in science education research has focused on: pedagogically effective design and use of interactive simulations; sustainable course reform; students' beliefs about science; and institutional change. Before arriving at CU, she was trained as an experimental physicist and atmospheric scientist at Harvard University, and transitioned to physics education research in January 2003 as a post-doctoral researcher with Carl Wieman.