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Charles Henderson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Physics Department

Mallinson Institute for Science Education

Physics Education Research Editor, American Journal of Physics

During Spring 2010 I will be on sabbatical as Fulbright Scholar working with the Finnish Institute for Educational Research at the University of Jyväskylä.

Education:

University of Minnesota (2002), Ph.D. Physics Education Research Group
University of Minnesota (1994), M.S. Physics
Macalester College (1991), B.A. Math/Physics

Research:

I am interested in the teaching and learning of physics. Much of my current work is focused the development of theories and strategies for promoting change in the teaching of STEM subjects. This includes issues related to the diffusion and adoption of research-based instructional strategies. (See publications and projects for more information.)

For more information about Physics Education Research visit:

Service (selected activities):

Editor, Physics Education Research Section, American Journal of Physics (Nov 2008 to present)
Co-Editor, with K. Harper, Getting Started in Physics Education Research, a peer reviewed volume for Reviews in Physics Education Research
President, Michigan Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers (2008-2009), officer (2006-2009)
Co-Editor, Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, an annual peer reviewed volume published by the American Institute of Physics (2007-2009)
Chair, Committee on Research in Physics Education, American Association of Physics Teachers (Jan 2007-Jan 2009), member (Jan 2006-Jan 2007)
Member, Physics Education Research Leadership and Organizing Council, American Association of Physics Teachers (Jan 2007-Jan 2009)
Member, Physics Content Advisory Committee for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (2004-2005)
Senator, Physics Department representative to the WMU Faculty Senate (Fall 2003 to present)

Teaching Experience:

Western Michigan University (2002-present), Physics and Science Education
Macalester College (1996-1998, Summer 1999 & 2000, Spring 2001), Physics
International School of Minnesota (1994-1996), High School Physics & Chemistry
Anoka-Ramsey Community College (Spring, 1994), Physics
University of Minnesota, TA (1992-1994, 1998-1999, Fall 2000), Physics and Science Education

Contact Information:

Charles Henderson
Physics Department
Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5252
(269) 387-4951 (voice)
(269) 387-4939 (facsimile)
Charles.Henderson@wmich.edu