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Video article on 3D silver nanofabrication
The Journal of Visualized Experiments published a video article by the Mazur Group. The article details steps to fabricate silver nanostructures in 3D using a femtosecond laser. The video format provides experimental details that will aid researchers...
Mazur Group members win award at international conference on teaching and learning
"Using early warning signs to predict academic risk in interactive teaching environments," a paper by Mazur Group members, Julie Schell and Brian Lukoff and their colleague Cassandre Alvarado at UT-Austin was selected for a best paper award at the 2013...
New Quick Start Guide on Peer Instruction Available
Use this quick start guide to start using Peer Instruction in your class. Quick Start Guide to Flipping your Classroom with Peer Instruction
Outstanding Research Award
The Mazur Group received a 2013 Outstanding Research Award from Biophotonic Solutions for advances in direct laser writing. The award was presented to Kevin Vora during Photonics West in San Francisco. Biophotonic Solutions celebrates Outstanding...
Green Photonics Award
The Mazur group received the Green Photonics award at the Photonics West in San Francisco for "The photovoltaic potential of femtosecond-laser textured amorphous silicon." The award was presented to Meng-Ju Sher, Benjamin Franta, Kenneth Hammond, Lysander...
New publication on Peer Instruction and Learning Catalytics
Catalyzing Learner Engagement Using Cutting-Edge Classroom Response Systems in Higher Education
Korean PI Manual
Eric Mazur's book, Peer Instruction: A User's Manual, is now available in Korean. The Korean translation by Professor Jung Bog Kim, follows the Chinese and Spanish translation of the book. 동료교수법 사용자 매뉴얼
IT'S THERE!!!
After decades of work, a new groundbreaking, modern introductory physics textbook that builds up physics from conservation principles is out. You can request an instructor copy on the Pearson web site. Principles & Practice of Physics Plus Mastering...
Mazur wins Inaugural Minerva Prize
"On May 20, 2014, the Minerva Academy announced Dr. Eric Mazur as the first winner of the Minerva Prize for Advancements in Higher Education. In recognizing Dr. Mazur for his significant contributions to improving higher education, the Academy...