Monthly Archives: October 2014

The nation needs more strong secondary teachers in computer science, math and science, particularly in physics.  But we will not successfully address this severe shortage until we address the salary penalty that young people in these fields pay for choosing … Continue reading →

Download this power point presentation from last week’s FSU Induction Ceremony for the Future Physicists of Florida, turn on the slide show, sit back and watch. students

Engineering, computer science and physics majors consistently dominate rankings of salaries earned by recent college graduates (for example, see “The Economic Guide To Picking A College Major” posted on FiveThirtyEight.com on September 12 of this year). Recently, Rep. Derek Kilmer … Continue reading →

With the advent of MOOC’s and other technological means of beaming non-interactive lectures to students, does it make any sense to spend scarce public resources building new $5 million 500-seat lecture halls at state-supported universities?  Would any self-respecting state legislator … Continue reading →

Redefinedonline today posted about a study showing that virtual school courses – specifically those from Florida Virtual School – are as effective as classes in brick-and-mortar schools. I am not writing to dispute that finding. Instead, I’m writing to say that … Continue reading →

Over the weekend, I became aware of a recent effort in Congress to make a big push for AP courses in engineering and computer science.  This is a fine thing, but without the basics – math and physics – this … Continue reading →

According to the magazine Diverse:  Issues in Higher Education (as reported by School Zone), the University of Central Florida ranked 12th in the nation for awarding degrees to minority students.  In particular, Diverse ranked UCF 8th in the numbers of … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Bridge to Tomorrow:
Here is a list of percentages of 2013 high school graduates in Florida and the US earning scores of 3 or better on individual AP examinations from the 2014 AP Report to the Nation.…

A number of years ago, a young woman who was in the fall semester of her third year as an undergraduate physics major decided to change her plan from attending graduate school in physics and pursuing a career in scientific … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Future Physicists of Florida:
On Tuesday, June 3, Jorge Gonzalez was handed his high school diploma in the graduation ceremony for Miami Senior High School. Less than three weeks later – on Monday, June 23 – Jorge…