Rate Professor Wendell Potter

Academic Profile

Academic Background:

• Ph.D., Physics, University of California, Berkeley

Research Interests: Physics education, curriculum development, and active learning strategies.

Appointments:

• Senior Professor, Department of Physics, UC Davis
• Vice Chair, Undergraduate Studies, Physics Department

Awards:

• Distinguished Teaching Award, UC Davis Academic Senate

Publications:

• Articles on physics pedagogy in American Journal of Physics

Additional Contributions: Developed Physics 7, an innovative introductory course with small-group discussions.