A slightly more updated list of my papers might be found on my c.v. available on my bio page.
You can read the nitty gritty details in my proposal for NSF CAREER Fellowship (running 2005-2010).
Links to talks and workshops, student work and popular writings.
in review, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 and earlier
in review (contact me for copies):
L. Kost, S.J. Pollock, and N. Finkelstein, “Characterizing the gender gap in introductory physics,” Physical Review ST: Phys Educ. Research (in review, Jun 2008).
S. Pollock and N.D. Finkelstein,"Sustaining Educational Reforms in Introductory Physics" Phys. Rev. ST Physics Ed. Research 4, 010110 (2008) and on ArXiv
P. Kohl and N.D. Finkelstein, "Patterns of Multiple Representation Use by Experts and Novices during Physics Problem Solvings"Phys. Rev. ST Physics Ed. Research 4, 010111, 2008
E. Price and N.D. Finkelstein, "Preparing Graduate Students to be Educators" American Journal of Physics, 76(7), pp. 684-690 (2008). [contact me for a copy if you do not have access]
J. Froyd, A. Beach C. Henderson, and N. Finkelstein, " Improving Change Agents’ Efficacy in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education" Research in Social Problems and Public Policy, vol. 16, scheduled for publication in Fall 2008
N.D. Finkelstein and L. Mayhew, “Acting in Our Own Self-Interest: Blending University and Community” Proceedings of the 2008 Physics Education Research Conf, AIP Press. Melville NY, (to appear).
C. Turpen and N.D. Finkelstein, “Institutionalizing Change: Case Studies & Institutional Analysis of Pedagogical Reform in Intro Phys” Proceedings of the 2008 Physics Education Research Conf, AIP Press. Melville NY, (to appear).
N. Podolefsky and N.D. Finkelstein, “How Abstract is Abstract? Signs, Salience, and Meaning in Physics” Proceedings of the 2008 Physics Education Research Conf, AIP Press. Melville NY, (to appear).
C. Henderson, A. Beach and N.D Finkelstein, Facilitating Change in Undergraduate STEM: Preliminary Results from an Interdisciplinary Literature Review,” Proceedings of the 2008 Physics Education Research Conf, AIP Press. Melville NY, (to appear).
C. Baily and N.D. Finkelstein, “Student Understanding of Quantum Measurement and Uncertainty” Proceedings of the 2008 Physics Education Research Conf, AIP Press. Melville NY, (to appear).
L. Mayhew and N.D. Finkelstein, “New Media and Models for Engaging Under-Represented Students in Science” Proceedings of the 2008 Physics Education Research Conf, AIP Press. Melville NY, (to appear).
L. Kost, S. Pollock and N.D. Finkelstein, “The Persistence of the Gender Gap in Introductory Physics” Proceedings of the 2008 Physics Education Research Conf, AIP Press. Melville NY, (to appear).
N.S. Podolefsky and N.D. Finkelstein, "Analogical Scaffolding and Learning Abstract Ideas in Physics: empirical studies." Physical Review .3, 020104 (2007)
N.S. Podolefsky and N.D. Finkelstein, "Analogical scaffolding and the learning of abstract ideas in physics: An example from electromagnetic waves" PhysRev: ST Phys Ed. Rsrch. 3, 010109 (2007). abstract and link to pdf
P. Kohl, D. Rosengrant, and N.D. Finkelstien "Strongly and Weakly Directed Approaches to Teaching Multiple Representation Use in Physics," PhysRev: ST Phys Ed. Rsrch. 3, 010108 (2007). abstract and link to pdf
S. J. Pollock, N.D. Finkelstein and L. Kost "Reducing the Gender Gap in the Physics Classroom," PhysRev: ST Phys Ed. Rsrch. 3, 010107 (2007). abstract and link to pdf
P. Kohl and N.D. Finkelstein, "Expert and Novice Use of Multiple Representations During Physics Problem Solving," Proceedings of the 2007 Physics Education Research Conference. 951,(PERC),AIP Press. Melville NY, (2007)
C. Keller, N. Finkelstein, S. Pollock, C. Turpen, "Research-based Practices For Effective Clicker Use,"Proceedings of the 2007 Physics Education Research Conference 951, (PERC),AIP Press. Melville NY, (2007)
C. Turpen and N. Finkelstein, "Understanding Physics Faculty’s Use of Peer Instruction," Proceedings of the 2007 Physics Education Research Conference 951,(PERC),AIP Press. Melville NY, (2007)
L Kost, S. Pollock, and N. Finkelstein, "Investigating the Source of the Gender Gap in Introductory Physics," Proceedings of the 2007 Physics Education Research Conference 951, (PERC),AIP Press. Melville NY, (2007)
N. Podolefsky and N. Finkelstein, "Salience of Representations and Analogies in Physics," Proceedings of the 2007 Physics Education Research Conference 951,(PERC),
C. Keller, N Finkelstein, K. Perkins, and S. Pollock, " Studying the Use of Computer Simulations in Undergraduate Laboratory Environments" Proceedings of the 2006 Physics Education Research Conference, 883, AIP Press. Melville NY, (2007). link to AIP versions (if you do not have access, please email me for a copy)
P. Kohl, D. Rosengrant and N.D. Finkelstein, " Comparing Explicit and Implicit Teaching of Multiple Representation Use in Physics Problem Solving," Proceedings of the 2006 Physics Education Resrch Conference, 883,AIP Press. Melville NY, (2007). link to AIP versions (if you do not have access, please email me for a copy)
S. J. Pollock and N.D. Finkelstein, " Sustaining Change: Instructor Effects in Transformed Large Lecture Courses," Proceedings of the 2006 Physics Education Research Conference, 883,AIP Press. Melville NY, (2007). link to AIP versions (if you do not have access, please email me for a copy)
N.S. Podolefsky and N.D. Finkelstein, " Reframing Analogy: framing, blending, and representations as mechanisms of learning by analogy," Proceedings of the 2006 Physics Education Research Conference, 883,AIP Press. Melville NY, (2007). link to AIP versions (if you do not have access, please email me for a copy)
N.D. Finkelstein, W. Adams, C Keller, K Perkins, C Wieman and the PhET Team, "High-Tech Tools for Teaching Physics: the Physics Education Technology Project," Journal of Online Teaching and Learning, ( 2006). abstract or full piece.
N.S. Podolefsky and N.D. Finkelstein, “The Perceived Value of College Physics Textbooks: Students and Instructors May Not See Eye to Eye” The Physics Teacher (Sept 2006). abstract
V.Otero, N.D. Finkelstein, R. McCray, and S. Pollock, "Who is Responsible for Preparing Science Teachers?" Science. 313(5786), 445-446 (July 28, 2006). abstract and full piece and supporting material
N.S. Podolefsky and N.D. Finkelstein, “Use of analogy in learning physics: The role of representations” PhysRev: ST Phys Ed. Rsrch. 2, 020101 (2006) abstract and full piece
P. Kohl and N. Finkelstein, “The Effects of representation on students solving physics problems: a fine grained characterization” Physical Review: Spec Top. PER, 2, 010106 (2006).abstract and full piece
P.B. Kohl and N.D. Finkelstein, “The effect of instructional environment on physics students’ representational skills,” Physical Review, Special Topics: Physics Education Research, 2,1,010102 (2006).abstract and full piece
W.K. Adams, K.K. Perkins, M. Dubson, N.D. Finkelstein, and C.E. Wieman, “A new instrument for measuring student beliefs about physics and learning physics: the Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey” Physical Review, Special Topics: Physics Education Research. 2,1,010101 (2006).abstract and full piece
K.K. Perkins, W. Adams, N. D. Finkelstein, M. Dubson, R. LeMaster, S. Reid, and C.E. Wieman, “PhET: Interactive Simulations for Teaching and Learning Physics” Physics Teacher 44(1), 18 (2006) abstract or full piece
N. D. Finkelstein, C. Turpen, S. Pollock, M. Dubson, S. Iona, C. Keller, and V. Otero, “Evaluating a model of research-based practices for teacher preparation in a physics department: Colorado PhysTEC” Proceedings of the 2005 Physics Education Research Conference (PERC), AIP Press. Melville NY, 818, 3 (2006) full piece
C. Keller, N. D. Finkelstein, K.K. Perkins, and S.J. Pollock, “ Assessing The Effectiveness Of A Computer Simulation In Conjunction with Tutorials In Introductory Physics In Undergraduate Physics Recitations,” Proceedings of the 2005 Physics Education Research Conference, AIP Press. Melville NY, 818, 109 (2006) Abstract or full piece
P.B. Kohl and N.D. Finkelstein, “Representational Competence and Introductory Physics” Proceedings of the 2005 Physics Education Research Conference (PERC), AIP Press. Melville NY, 818, 93 (2006)
K.K. Perkins, M.M. Gratny, W.K. Adams, N.D. Finkelstein and C.E. Wieman, “Towards characterizing the relationship between students’ self-reported interest in and their surveyed beliefs about physics” Proceedings of the 2005 Physics Education Research Conference (PERC), AIP Press. Melville NY, 818, 137 (2006) full piece
"When learning about the real world is better done virtually: a study of substituting computer simulations for laboratory equipment," with K. Perkins, W. Adams, K. Keller, P. Kohl, R. LeMaster, N. Podolefsky, S. Reid Sept 2005, 010103PhysRev Special Topics: PER abstract or full paper
"Student representational competence, self-assessment, and problem solving in physics" with P. Kohl Sept 2005, 010104, PhysRev Special Topics: PER abstract or full paper
"Replicating and Understanding Successful Innovations: Implementing Tutorials in Introductory Physics" with S.J. Pollock Sept 2005, 010101 PhysRev Special Topics: PER abstract full paper
"Learning physics in context: a study of student learning about electricity and magnetism" (2005) in the International Journal of Science Education. abstract or full piece (in pdf)
"Representational Format, Student Choice, and Problem Solving in Physics," (2005) with Pat Kohl, PERC Proceedings 2004. abstract or full piece
"Can Computer Simulations Replace Real Equipment in Undergraduate Laboratories?" (2005) with K. K. Perkins, W. Adams, P. Kohl, and N. Podolefsky, PERC proceedings 2004. abstract or full piece in PDF
"The Design and Validation of the Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey" (2005) with W. K. Adams, K. K. Perkins, M. Dubson, and C. E. Wieman. PERC proceedings 2004. abstract or full piece
"Correlating Student Attitudes With Student Learning Using The Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey" (2005) with K. K. Perkins, W. K. Adams, S. J. Pollock, and C. E. Wieman. PERC proceedings 2004. abstract or full piece.
"Seeding Change: The Challenges of Transfer and Transformation of Educational Practice and Research in Physics (Part I)" (2005) with Edward Price. PERC Proceedings 2004. abstract or full piece
"Seeding Change: The Challenges of Transfer and Transformation of Educational Practice and Research in Physics (Part II)" (2005) with Edward Price. PERC Proceedings 2004. abstract or full piece
"Teaching and learning physics: A model for coordinating physics instruction, outreach, and research" (September 2004) in the Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning-abstract or full piece in PDF
"When the Classroom Isn’t in School: The Construction of Scientific Knowledge in an After-School Setting" with Margaret A. Gallego. in “Establishing Scientific Classroom Discourse Communities: Multiple Voices of Research on Teaching and Learning” Edited by Randy Yerrick and Wolff-Michael Roth, Lawrence Erlbaum 2004.
"Bridging Critical Points:discontinuities in high school and university physics education" PERC proceedings 2003. abstract or full text. (2004)
"Coordinating Physics and Education Instruction," in Journal of College Science Teaching, Sept 2003. abstract or full piece
"Educational (dis)continuities:coordinating physics instruction in pre-college and university" Paper presented at the Enrico Fermi Summer School on Research in Physics Education, Varenna, Italy July 2003. (unpublished) abstract or full text
2002:
"Who Cares About Postdocs Anyway? Evaluating the National Science Foundation's Postdoctoral Fellowships in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Education," with Julie Libarkin. LCHC technical report 2002. abstract or full document
2001:
"Context in the Context of Physics and Learning," PERC Proceedings 2001, PERC Publishing, Rochester, NY July 2001, pp 1-4. (full piece in PDF)
2000 and earlier:
"High Signal-to-Noise Detection of Rotational Raman-Scattering Through Refluorescent and Dispersive Atomic Filters,"with R.B. Miles, Z. Tang, S.Zaidi, and A. Yalin in Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, Nikolai Ivanovich Koroteev Special Memorial Issue, 31(8-9) Sept 13, 2000.
"A Dispersion Filter for Spectral and Spatial Resolution of Pure Rotational Raman Scattering," withA.P. Yalin, and R.B. Miles, in Optics Letters, 23 (20), Oct 15, 1998.
"Frequency-locked light scattering: real-time Doppler velocimetry with closed-loop feedback control," with J.H. Grinstead, and W.R. Lempert, in Applied Optics, 37 (9), 1617, March 20, 1998Applied Optics, 37 (9), 1617, March 20, 1998
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