Project PHYSLab II is a three-week computer interfacing workshop for physics teachers working at the high school level. The 2000 workshop will operate only in Portland, Oregon. This workshop is funded by the National Science Foundation, The M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust, Tektronix Foundation, and The Catlin Gabel School.

Project PHYSLab II provides the following:

• A minimum of 50 ready-to-use computer interfacing physics experiments (more like 75-80)
• Hands-on experience with Macintosh and Windows computers
• Working knowledge of a wide variety of computer interfacing probes (light, motion, force, sound, acceleration, temperature, B-field, radiation and pressure)
• Instruction in CBL and graphing calculator use and programming
• Spreadsheets and other graphing software instruction for laboratory data analysis
• Opportunity to work with the Neel Beard low-cost digital timer and associated equipment
• Internet instruction and full access to the Internet while at the workshop
• Opportunity to investigate a variety of physics software
• High quality training with experienced instructors
• Stipend of $900
• Graduate credit is available
• Lodging, food, and travel allowance
• Quality time with other interesting physics teachers

Requirements:

• Have a teaching position for the 1999-2000 school year and be teaching at least one section of physics
• Be willing to give two workshops or presentations to other physics teachers at a local or national meeting
• Have an Internet account and be an active user
• Maintain contact through the Internet with instructors and other participants after completing workshop
• Raise $500 for a matching grant for the purchase of computer interfacing probes and associated lab equipment
• Complete the application process

Application deadline will be February 15, 2000.

To request an application or for more information, write:

Lowell G. Herr
Project PHYSLab Director
The Catlin Gabel School
8825 S. W. Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225

Internet address: lherr@physlab.catlin.edu
Web Home Page: http://physlab.catlin.edu