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The George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy

MITCHELL INSTITUTE PHYSICS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (MIPEP)

Program Dates: June 9-22, 2024

The curriculum focuses on clarifying fundamental physics concepts through problem-solving, hands-on demonstrations, and laboratory experiences.

Important Announcement

At this point we plan the usual in-person format, including lectures, labs, field trips, group activities, and demonstrations. Some activities will be recorded for future use by the participants. The final format will be confirmed closer to the starting date, depending on the pandemic situation and Texas A&M policies.

Training

In-depth, standards-based training by award-winning Texas A&M professors – experts in introductory physics teaching, in collaboration with master teachers.

Real World Connection

Illustrate the connection between fundamental physics concepts, cutting edge research, and real-world applications

Evaluation

Evaluate physics skills of the teachers and impact of the program by using a variety of assessment instruments.

The MIPEP Program is free for teachers!

All Program events and instruction are free for teachers. Complimentary accommodations and a meal card will be provided.

Up to 30 high school physics teachers are selected from a pool of candidates with little to no physics background, e.g. with 0-4 physics classes in college

Participants receive 80 credit hours of Continuing Professional Education, including 34 credit hours of G/T curriculum and 6 credit hours of G/T annual update

Mitchell Institute Physics Enhancement Program (MIPEP)

How To Sign Up

1

Step 

Fill Out The Application Form

Please download and complete the form to declare your interest in this program.

Mitchell Institute Physics Enhancement Program (MIPEP)
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Step 

Send Us An Email

When you are finished with the form, please email it to the following people: amanda@physics.tamu.edu, mhead@lcisd.org

Our Goals

Knowledge

In-depth, standards-based training by award-winning Texas A&M professors – experts in introductory physics teaching, in collaboration with master teachers

Community

Create a physics learning online community of MIPEP alumni and professors, that teachers can rely on when they need ideas and answers

College Ready

Help to improve the number of college-ready students through better high school preparation

INTEREST

Help develop an interest in the sciences and technology for K-12 students

Our Team

MIPEP Director

Bhaskar Dutta

MIPEP Director
Organizer

Alexey Belyanin

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Organizer

Tatiana Erukhimova

Organizer
Organizer

Amanda Barreiro

Organizer
Master Teacher

Mary Jane Head

Master Teacher
Master Teacher

Kris Tesh

Master Teacher

Physics

Enhancement

Program

Mitchell Institute Physics Enhancement Program (MIPEP)

Program Assessment

We examined the impact of the MIPEP Summer Institute, including changes in participants’ confidence in teaching physics concepts. The mixed-methods study included pre-and post-perception surveys, post-session topic surveys, and participants’ final reflections.

Our Sponsor

High school teacher support from Col. Schade ’67 in memory of Michael E. Griffith, DVM ’78 is gratefully acknowledged.