Many physics and science education departments and Centers in the United States and around the world have groups involved in research and development in physics education. Their work involves investigations of student learning in physics, development and evaluation of innovative instructional strategies and curricula in physics, and helping both prospective and practicing teachers at all educational levels (elementary through college) teach physics more effectively. Links to many of these groups can be found here.

At SDSU, professor Fred Goldberg directs a physics education group consisting of undergraduate and graduate students, project and research associates, computer and graphics design staff, and public school teachers. Much of the group's work is done at the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education, located just East of the main campus at 6475 Alvarado Road, Suite 128.

The Physics Education Group group is currently involved in developing innovative physics courses for middle school and high school students and for prospective and practicing teachers. All these courses incorporate computer technology in innovative ways to enhance learning. These projects are national in scope and are funded by the National Science Foundation.

Professor Goldberg's graduate students conduct physics education research within the contexts of these projects. Opportunities are available for undergraduates, masters or doctoral students.

For additional information, contact Professor Fred Goldberg at fgoldberg@sciences.sdsu.edu.